Operations

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…

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Modern Marketing Today and explains the benefits of implementing “huddles” which increases concentration among team members while embracing the power of video and setting…

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…

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…

5G wireless telecommunications have been rolled out in cities across the United States this year, but while the technology is proving transformative for citizens, its greatest impact will perhaps be…

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…

The first responders who run toward danger – fires, explosions, natural disasters – depend on their training, wits and experience, along with technology that can deliver life-saving communications, situational awareness…

From natural disasters, such as wildfires and hurricanes, to security incidents like bomb threats, organizations need an emergency preparedness plan in place to protect its most valuable assets – its…

There are seismic changes across the federal IT landscape, with new technologies, such as AI and machine learning, dominating the conversation. But day-to-day IT operations often focus on keeping the…

“No downtime” is the usual mantra for network professionals, whose users demand 100% availability. But, at the Veterans Affairs (VA), there’s another requirement driving the team that manages the agency’s…