Now more than ever, data critical to taking care of citizens must be retrieved from multiple sources both within and outside of a given agency. Agency leaders need to put citizens at the center of their efforts, and that will require new approaches to integrating and sharing data. As things stand, it’s difficult for state…
When it comes to the Internet of Things, users want it all: A platform that can support every step of their IoT development lifecycle. And, it seems a platform like that offers the biggest benefits. According to a commissioned Forrester Consulting study on the Total Economic Impact™ of Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform, buyers seeking an IoT platform had…
IBM® Z platforms are known for security, and for good reason. Most mainframes contain decades’ worth of valuable information including financial data, personal files and proprietary business material. When you look to maximize the value of Adabas & Natural applications on IBM Z, security can be just as important as performance and reliability. IBM has been a pioneer…
The last two decades were marked by a sweeping wave of digitization that has transformed almost every sector, some more rapidly than others but eventually touching every domain. Smartphone usage, increasing internet access, and advanced digital tools and technologies have collectively shaped the way we shop, work, travel, eat, socialize, and even live. It’s safe…
Effective application rationalization and portfolio management have become key to government IT modernization, but many organizations need a roadmap for where to start. The federal application rationalization playbook does just that, outlining a six-step process for application rationalization in which your organization must: Identify your business needs and establishing governance Inventory your applications Assess business…
Just what is FedRAMP exactly? Given the cutting-edge digital era we live in, it’s extremely easy and convenient to access the information we need and execute a whole plethora of transactions online at the click of a button. A prime example of advanced technology is Cloud computing and services. The proliferation of Cloud services has…
Since 2014, the Veterans Administration has been undergoing rapid IT modernization efforts designed to make broad reforms to its business lines. These changes are designed to improve customer experiences, largely by leveraging new technology which will improve the quality of services and make them easier to use. The agency’s key modernization priorities include improving customer…
Government agencies need more visibility into their application environment to understand and reduce their business risks and improve enterprise performance. However, it’s often difficult for agencies to execute an effective application rationalization program for a variety of reasons, whether it’s because of manual application inventory management processes, competing business priorities or resistance to change within…
What are APIs exactly? In simple terms, an Application Programming Interface (API) is a software intermediary that allows applications to talk to each other. But it’s not just limited to applications; basically, it allows various types of digital systems such as, servers, cloud applications, and back ends of software to collaborate with each other and…
With the Interoperability and Patient Access final rule in place, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has established a deadline for state Medicaid agencies (SMAs) to make patient health data freely available. As of July 1st, SMAs will need to make their data available to beneficiaries via APIs tailored to the task. By establishing…