Peter Jacobs

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…

Public 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…

Civilian 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…

Online 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…

FedRAMP, 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…

The 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…

For 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…

The 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…

During 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…

In 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…