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In today’s digital world, managing sustainability data is key! IBM Envizi helps federal agencies simplify data collection, boost efficiency, and gain actionable insights for a sustainable future. 🌍 Learn more - fourinc.com/envizi Sponsored by Four Inc. and IBM | #Sustainability #IBMSolutions

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The federal government’s shift to a hybrid and multi-cloud environment is in full swing — 91% of federal agencies say they have all, most, or some systems and solutions in the cloud, and over 45% of agencies say they store citizen and mission data in the cloud. But a common mistake organizations make when moving to the cloud, even up until now, is provisioning cloud resources in the same way they did on-premises by over-allocating resources to ensure availability and scalability. That usually leads to unnecessary costs since cloud infrastructure can scale dynamically based on demand. Read or watch the full interview to learn more - https://lnkd.in/eyQDetRs Sponsored by Vertosoft | #vertosoft #ibmplatinumpartner #turbonomic

One year after President Joe Biden signed a sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence, agencies are moving to operationalize their use cases and training employees to use AI effectively. We hear from experts at U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of the Treasury and NTT DATA North America: Dr. Mike Horton, Brian Peretti and Noel Hara. Watch the full discussion to hear insights on AI strategy, data management and the evolving roadmap for AI applications in government - https://lnkd.in/euraHrJA Sponsored by NTT DATA North America

In a world where nearly half the population will participate in national elections in 2024, the stakes for securing democratic processes have never been higher. Disinformation campaigns—especially those funded through cryptocurrency—pose significant threats from state actors such as Russia, China, and Iran. These disinformation campaigns are designed to destabilize democratic institutions, influence public sentiment, and erode trust in governance. Leaders at Chainalysis shed light on the pivotal role of crypto tracing in identifying and countering political threats. Read or watch the full interview to learn more! | https://lnkd.in/eeuc86Mv. Sponsored by Chainalysis

"What we’re realizing it’s probably more than COVID — there are true industrial base concerns," said Lt. Gen. Philip Garrant. Read more by Anastasia Obis https://lnkd.in/eb5eKhbf #defense #spaceprograms

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Management sees an opportunity to extend FEBs’ reach, more than doubling how many federal employees can access the program. By Drew Friedman https://lnkd.in/e65Gsaju #febs #opm

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is cutting its request for additional funding by almost half after officials told lawmakers last week that a shortfall in its health care budget wasn’t as severe as earlier estimates showed. Read this story by Jory Heckman. #VeteransAffairs

Why compliance, cybersecurity hinge on repeatable processes To address emerging threats, companies need to continuously monitor and update how they meet regulatory frameworks like the government’s CMMC and FedRAMP, Splunk’s Dan Burns explains. Check out the full discussion with Burns during Federal News Network’s Risk & Compliance Exchange! Sponsored by Splunk | #compliance #CMMC #FedRAMP #cybersecurity #cloud

Can you ‘see’ everything across your enterprise? You need to, ExtraHop’s Rob Mathieson says. Federal agencies and contractors are juggling a growing number of cybersecurity requirements. And many of the cyber mandates tie back to visibility, Mathieson says. “Visibility is not, ‘I get to see these logs,’ or ‘I get to see this transaction.’ Visibility is, ‘I see everything.’” Check out the full discussion with Mathieson during Federal News Network’s Risk & Compliance Exchange! Sponsored by ExtraHop | #compliance #CMMC #FedRAMP #cybersecurity #cloud