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May 15, 2023
Best Practices for Implementing PPBE Tools and Platforms
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes in the Federal government are markedly different from the corporate performance management processes (CPM), which are standard in the private sector. Agencies’ varied organizational structures, reporting obligations, and legal requirements create unique challenges…
May 9, 2023
Trends from the 2023 RSA Security Conference
By Dr. Robert Buccigrossi, TCG CTO
The RSA 2023 Conference was a gala affair of security companies demonstrating their cutting-edge services. I saw four key trends to which Federal agencies should pay attention, if they aren’t already.
XDR: eXtended Detection and Response —…
April 27, 2023
Kanban Best Practices to Elevate Client Services
As Agile practitioners know, one of the more popular lean-workflow management methods is Kanban. Kanban helps visualize work, maximize efficiency, and improve continuously. Work is represented on Kanban boards, allowing users to optimize work delivery across multiple teams and handle…
February 27, 2023
Zero Trust, NIST Recommendations, and Cloud Freedom
by Robert Buccigrossi
Recently (1/25/2023), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Security Agency released an advisory that warned of a “widespread cyber campaign involving the malicious use of legitimate remote monitoring and management (RMM) software.” Targeting RMM software…
February 8, 2023
Sharpen the Agile Saw: 3 Simple Ways to Get Started
If projects are going as planned – steady, consistent sprint burndowns with quality, predictable deliverables – is it really necessary to sharpen the Agile saw? Yes. All blades dull eventually, and if you wait too long to care for essential…
January 5, 2023
Sustainability Reporting is Important for GovCons: How a B Corp Cert Can Help
Certified Benefit Corporations (B Corps) will be given a boost when competing on the upcoming OASIS+ Government Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), based on the latest draft issued by the General Services Administration (GSA). While the accreditation is only worth one out…
November 8, 2022
Rapid Prototyping in the Federal Sector: Finding the Right Solutions Faster
Natural disasters. Swings in financial markets. New cybersecurity threats. The world moves quickly but technological change in the Federal sector often does not.
Federal agencies need development methods that allow them to pivot quickly, explore new ideas with less investment,…
November 1, 2022
Infinitely Scalable: FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System
The FCC Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) enables the public to submit comments on FCC proceedings. It is an important tool for the FCC’s rulemaking process, allowing the public to have a voice in developing the rules that affect the nation’s…
September 1, 2022
Four Keys to Successful O&M for a Growing Shared Service
As shared services grow and increase their customer base, the complexity of operations and maintenance (O&M) grows with it. A larger and more diverse user base comes with higher expectations and the likely need for 24/7/365 availability. Minor changes can have…
May 31, 2022
A Key Component to the Success of the Small Agency/IT Contractor Relationship: Cultural Understanding and Agility
Small agencies and bureaus manage billions of dollars and have missions integral to Federal government operations and services for the citizens of the United States. While Cabinet-level Departments often have tens of thousands of employees, the vital work done by…