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Margaret Brown

Margaret is a Government Technology Insider contributor who writes on various topics, including cyber security, healthcare, hyperconverged networks, solar and many others. She has a background in B2B telecom communications, specifically targeting healthcare, construction, financial and public sector markets, and worked as a media liaison at the Olympic Summer Games in 1996 and the Olympic Winter Games in 1994.

Defense
From UAVs to 5G: Emerging Technologies Creating a Sea Change for Government Agencies

by Margaret Brown January 28, 2020

If the 2020s are anything like the 2010s, they promise to produce an accelerated pace of technological innovation that will transform the aerospace and defense industry. At a recent media…
Defense
Mapping to Robust Protection Against WMDs Requires Better Data Sharing, Updating Legacy Systems, and Common Data Architecture

by Margaret Brown January 13, 2020

The ability for government agencies to prevent and protect against weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is hindered by many factors. From the impact of legacy systems to a lack of…
Cybersecurity Digital Transformation
VA and CMS Today: The Focus is on Innovation, Improving Patient Experience, and Protecting Data

by Margaret Brown December 27, 2019

Combined, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services serve close to 100 million Americans. Given the size of their patient bases, it is imperative…
Operations
Compressed FY19 Procurement Cycle Presents Challenges and Opportunities for Federal Agencies

by Margaret Brown March 12, 2019

The record 35-day partial government shutdown had many long-lasting effects on the federal government. While 75 percent of the U.S. government including the Departments of Defense, Energy, Labor, and Veterans…
Digital Transformation
Visions of Ways to Bolster Cybersecurity and PII Dancing in Our Heads

by Margaret Brown December 27, 2018

As we settle in for a cozy winter’s break this holiday season, Government Technology Insider editors are sipping hot cocoa and enjoying visions of effective cybersecurity and data protection dancing…
Digital Transformation
Data Center as a Service Helps Government Agencies Overcome the Challenges of IT Modernization

by Margaret Brown November 29, 2018

Public sector agencies at the federal, state, and local level are under pressure to carry out large scale IT modernization programs to continue to meet the mission and deliver services to citizens and other constituencies.
Security
Is a Secure Network the Foundation of a Robust Cybersecurity Posture?

by Margaret Brown November 27, 2018

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is entering Phase 3 of its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program as they work toward “fortifying the cybersecurity of government networks and systems.”…
Digital Transformation
Giving Thanks for Government Technology Advice from Industry Experts

by Margaret Brown November 21, 2018

As we celebrate the week of Thanksgiving, Government Technology Insider is taking a moment to look back at – and be thankful for – the advice of industry experts from…
Security
CDM Designed to Help Federal Agencies Understand Risk Posture and Become Digitally Resilient

by Margaret Brown October 24, 2018

The goal of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program is for all civilian agencies included in the program under the Chief Financial Officers’ (CFO) Act to feed data to…
CIO Perspective
GSA and State Department Showcase IT Innovations Designed to Deliver Mission Success

by Margaret Brown September 11, 2018

The breadth of the IT challenges facing federal agencies was on display during a CIO panel at GovernmentCIO Media’s CXO Tech Forum on July 17. For David Shive, CIO of…

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