The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Generative AI and the Federal Government; State Department Modernization; and USDA CIO Talks Modernization, CX Priorities
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
What Will The Federal Government Do With Generative AI?
Federal employees are going to see AI tools show up in cloud-based productivity suites sooner rather than later, but it's not clear yet how the trending tech will impact public-facing digital services, according to this recent NextGov article.
Enhanced Cybersecurity a Top Reason for Agencies Embracing Emerging Tech, Study Says
Almost two-thirds of federal agencies are looking to use emerging technologies to modernize their operations, with enhanced cybersecurity capabilities being one of the leading reasons for the current and future adoption of these next-generation tools, according to a new GDIT study.
Federal Agencies Set Small Business Contracting Record Even as Opportunities Decrease
The total number of federal contracting dollars geared for small businesses hit an all-time high in fiscal 2022, but the actual number of contracts set aside for those companies continued a nearly decade-long decline, according to White House officials.
USDA CIO Talks Modernization, CX Priorities
The Agriculture Department has made strides to modernize tech systems and improve service delivery, but there’s more work to do, according to Chief Information Officer Gary Washington.
White House Announces New Program to Designate Cyber-Secure IoT Devices
The Biden administration recently announced its Cyber Trust Mark labeling program to ensure commercial smart home devices have sufficient cybersecurity tech in place.
State Department Wants IT Support for Modernizing its Consular Systems
The State Department is planning to modernize the customer experience for some of its Bureau of Consular Affairs operations and is conducting market research to help inform a potential contract.