Greener Pastures: IT Insertion Points for Federal Environmental Remediation Initiatives
Defense Health Agency’s Recent Advancements Toward a More Interoperable Future
Modernizing the defense healthcare system has never been more front and center for Defense Health Agency (DHA), the Department of Defense's (DOD) primary arm that manages all things healthcare for military service members and their beneficiaries. With acts of war and terrorism arising from overseas and the possibility of having our troops involved in future conflicts, patient healthcare and service preparedness are top priorities for the agency. So, the DHA is looking to work across federal agencies and industry to strengthen its healthcare systems.
Modernizing State Unemployment Insurance Systems: IT Addressable Opportunities
Numerous reports by various organizations, including the Government Accountability Office, have consistently found insufficiencies in state unemployment insurance programs. These insufficiencies were laid bare during the COVID-19 pandemic when increased need for such services, combined with an increase in fraudulent activity targeting unemployment insurance programs, overtaxed states’ unemployment insurance systems.
2024 Higher Education Outlook: The Role of Technology in Institutional Resilience
The annual EDUCAUSE conference highlighted higher education technology trends, goals, challenges, and how to identify a way ahead for higher education institutions to be successful in today’s modern world.
K-12 Education: Security Challenges and Solutions for the Modern World
Over the last few months, there have been several recent cybersecurity initiatives at the federal level, aimed at bridging gaps in K-12 cybersecurity policy and strategy.
Why IT Solution Enterprise Agreements Are Essential for the Federal Government
TD SYNNEX Public Sector Receives a $342 Million U.S. Department of the Navy Enterprise Agreement
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Doing business with federal agencies has unique opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to procuring IT solutions.
On one hand, the U.S. federal government is the world’s largest buyer of IT products and services, so there’s a tremendous need. But acquiring those solutions can be arduous, and managing the intricacies of licensing and pricing can be an ongoing burden.
5 Tips for Procurement Process Optimization for the Public Sector
Government agencies strive to lower the cost of products and services to save taxpayers money. They also aim to shorten “procurement administrative lead time,” or PALT—the time from identification of need to delivery of value—to expedite their missions without delay.
The Debt Ceiling Agreement and What It Means for IT
The Market Insights team is closely monitoring the immediate and long-term effects of the debt ceiling agreement, and we'll keep you informed of any updates. Here are our initial observations:
Immediate Impact:
How State Governments Can Reduce Returned Mail in the Medicaid Unwinding Program
The good news is that we’ve officially moved into the next phase of the pandemic, where the White House expects the threat of serious illness to be considerably diminished. But the bad news? Nearly 18 million Americans stand to lose the Medicaid benefits granted to them during the public health crisis as eligibility determinations return to pre-pandemic guidelines.
The Growing Importance and Opportunities of Edge Computing in the Public Sector
Edge computing is transforming the public sector, providing increased efficiency, better decision-making, and improved services. The use of AI and machine learning is driving the adoption of edge computing in both federal and state/local government sectors. We will be examining what edge computing means for the public sector, explore recent developments and specific federal contracts, and discuss opportunities for information technology (IT) vendors and partners in this growing field.