Mobile interactions with the government are on the rise, and for good reason. Users can easily apply for benefits, pay fees, and renew permits and licenses with a few taps…
Peter Jacobs

Peter Jacobs
Peter Jacobs is the host of the Government Technology Insider Podcast and a writer for several publications, including Future Healthcare Today and Financial Technology Today. He is a veteran of the IT and public sector fields having worked in senior marketing and communications roles over the last twenty years. Peter holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Is a Global Concern, Making Common Criteria Crucial to Evaluating Technology
by Peter Jacobs March 3, 2020Public sector agencies in the U.S. operate in a global environment, making the issue of cybersecurity global as well. “We live in a world in which the threat landscape has…
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OperationsUncategorized
Overcoming Civilian Hiring Challenges through Data-Driven Solutions
by Peter Jacobs February 5, 2020Civilian agencies are facing a workforce shortfall. Thanks to low unemployment and some other factors it’s become harder to find, hire, and retain the best candidates for critical positions. But…
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Uncategorized
How to Make Citizen Engagement Work for State and Local Governments
by Peter Jacobs January 30, 2020Online shopping hit a new high this holiday season, which has some unexpected implications for state and local governments. Governments are under pressure to create a more retail-like user experience…
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Digital Transformation
USDA Turns to the Cloud to Drive Innovation and Deliver on the Mission
by Peter Jacobs January 23, 2020FedRAMP, as Congressman Gerry Connolly said at Carahsoft’s Federal Cloud Marketplace Forum, was “created with good intentions” — designed, he explained, as a means to help speed the adoption of…
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Digital Transformation
Why a Huddle Room Will Make Your Next Conference Call Productive
by Peter Jacobs January 9, 2020The typical conference room is set up for long meetings with large groups. Yet, the standard, scheduled, hour-long meeting isn’t necessarily the best way to get things done, which should…
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Operations
New Communications Tech and Fresh Strategies Keep Federal First Responders Connected
by Peter Jacobs December 18, 2019For first responders facing a crisis, reliable communications is a lifeline that gives them situational awareness and a vital link to their teams and support resources. But equipment damage and…
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Defense
At TechNet Indo-Pacific, All Eyes on China and North Korea
by Peter Jacobs December 16, 2019The DoD defines the Indo-Pacific region as encompassing 36 countries and 50 percent of the world’s population, which means the theater’s importance to global security is unmatched, and growing. The…
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Operations
Terrestrial, Satellite and Mesh Networks: When, How and Why Each Works Best for Public Safety
by Peter Jacobs December 13, 2019During a natural disaster or man-made emergency communications are absolutely critical to first responders and relief organizations as well as local residents who are impacted by the event. While terrestrial…
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Operations
At OCR2019, First Responders Test Innovative Tech in Realistic Scenarios
by Peter Jacobs October 25, 2019In Part 1 of this two-episode Government Technology Insider Podcast discussion, we looked at Operation Convergent Response 2019 (OCR2019) and how the event is designed to give responders true-to-life experience…