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The New Modernization Mindset: Focus on Innovation

GovLoop

Its no wonder, then, that government agencies are eager to acquire, develop and use new tech as soon as possible. To change that, many agency modernization initiatives are putting a new emphasis on innovation. Technological change happens faster today than in the past, and innovations can bring about great things.

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Don’t Wait to Modernize: A Q&A on Preparing for The MGT Reform Act

Government Technology Insider

Q: Are there any particular areas government agencies should focus on this year? Especially in the current geopolitical climate, government agencies are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers, with 40 percent increase in attacks overall and more than 50 percent increase in ransomware alone. Ready to learn more?

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DHS Brings New Discipline to Cyber Planning

GovLoop

Indeed, the department plans to give the model an increasingly larger role in IT and budget planning, according to DHS’s Information Technology Strategic Plan (FY 2024-2028). “To To support risk-based decision-making, DHS is aligning future IT budget requests with the DHS UCMM framework,” the plan states. “We

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Transforming How New York Protects and Serves its Community

Google Public Sector

The Path Forward Successful implementation of gen AI in New York's public sector necessitates careful consideration of several factors: Strategic Planning: Integrating gen AI effectively requires thorough planning, investment in the right infrastructure, and addressing data governance concerns.

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Boosting Agility for State and Local Government Finance & Budget Offices

Government Technology Insider

Digital transformation and modernization activities were fast-tracked across the public sector to allow government agencies to operate at full capacity under unusual circumstances. This increased visibility enables informed decision making, organization-wide strategic planning, and collaboration both within and between agencies.

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Thinking of Becoming a Grant Writer? Read This First.

Peak Proposals

The most successful grant writers we’ve met are people who have held positions as senior project staff at large nonprofits, foundations, or government agencies before moving to grant writing as a second career. Finally, if you enjoy writing and editing, you will have plenty of opportunities to do that!

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A Cloud-Driven Business Model

GovLoop

Instead, it allows agencies to better serve customers, adapt to policy changes, and update systems and security. In the case of a government agency, the value lies in your mission,” noted Samant. You need a strategic plan in place. Plus, they pay only for the digital services they need. “In