The cybersecurity waters are swimming with threats, and agencies do not have the personnel, utilities, or time to properly handle their massive amounts of data. However, with the ability to allow agencies to sift and sort through the very data they are sinking in, big data may be agencies’ lifeline. […]
From social media and Web 2.0 to hyperscale environments and a mobile workforce, data is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, the digital universe doubles in size every two years – and by 2020, it’s projected to reach 44 zettabytes. Are agencies ready for the data deluge? And more importantly, how can they store, manage, and protect their growing data resources? […]
There’s no question Federal agencies are reaping benefits from the cloud – improved speed and agility, reduced complexity, and cost savings. But, as Federal mandates propel cloud forward, some welcome the boost, while others have cold feet. What’s causing Feds to warm up to the cloud? And what steps are they taking to realize its benefits? […]
FedRAMP faces a wide array of serious challenges – fault lines in its foundation. But it’s mandatory for Federal agency cloud deployments and needs to succeed if the government is to ever capitalize on the promise of cloud. What can Feds do to improve and embrace the FedRAMP process? […]
The Federal IT community recognizes improving Fed IT means overhauling how agencies procure and distribute IT services. With growing data and shrinking budgets, Feds are turning to cloud, “as-a-Service,” and OpEx vs. CapEx dollars. How can agencies best tackle cloud procurement? […]
MeriTalk asked Federal information technology/data center professionals to predict the future of the data center. The study found that Uncle Sam could save $10 billion through data center modernization. Can we make it work? […]
Since 2006, Federal cyber security breaches have exposed 87 million private records. Download the “Cyber Security Triple Threat” infographic to learn how to conquer the cyber security triple threat. […]
Millennials have grown up with technology at their fingertips and smartphones in their pockets. How do America’s most tech-savvy voters feel about tech policy? […]
Healthcare leaders are bringing data, applications, and analytics together — to fast track time to actionable insights for operational, financial, and clinical improvements. View our infographic to learn how health IT leaders are making a splash with predictive analytics – now and in the future. […]
How will law enforcement manage video storage when all 800,000 sworn police officers in America and their vehicles become real-time video endpoints? […]
While FedRAMP is pivotal to Uncle Sam’s cloud conversion, its current path to compliance is complex and difficult to navigate. Find out how to get FedRAMP back on track […]
In today’s work-anywhere world, Federal agencies need new communications capabilities to accommodate expanding telework policies and multiplying worksites. […]
How can your agency implement DevOps for optimal agility? And – what’s holding Feds back? […]
Majority of Federal IT managers say the need to modernize legacy apps is urgent. How can they speed up the process? […]
Federal agencies are facing an explosion of endpoints in both volume and variety. However, as endpoints increase, so do cyber vulnerabilities. […]
Now that the first OMB deadline for FITARA has passed, where do Feds see their agency’s FITARA future? Is the crystal ball glowing bright or going dim? […]
In the past year, nearly half of Federal agencies were targets o […]
Federal, state, and local healthcare agencies are struggling to balance enrollment benefits with a multitude of challenges. How much are these challenges costing America? […]
The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) promises to improve Federal IT efficiency – in fact, 84 percent of Feds are optimistic about its impact. […]
Department of Defense (DoD) agencies are already experiencing the clear advantages of cloud, but their approaches to moving to the cloud are split. […]
Agencies say cloud concerns go far beyond budget and security – how do we mitigate these management challenges? […]
With cyber threats now a national emergency, government agencies must amp up security measures to best protect their data. What are agencies doing to manage cyber risk? […]
How can we empower Feds to access sensitive networks and also access the public Internet without requiring two systems that take up valuable desktop real estate? […]
Agency’s are struggling to combat fraud and improper payments. What are Feds doing to fight this growing problem? What best practices and next steps? […]
Video surveillance data is growing – fast. How can agencies derive maximum actionable intelligence from video surveillance data? […]
How can Feds manage data in a multi-cloud, multi-vendor environment? What can be done to reduce fear and retain control of agency data? […]
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) promises to be a lean, mean, cost-cutting machine, but what do Feds that are on the road to SDN say – is it all clear skies ahead? Can SDN live up to the hype? […]
As agencies virtualize, they need to protect the heart of their network – the data center – from various threats. Can security teams keep up? […]
Examine Federal perceptions of current cloud challenges, focusing specifically on the barriers to adoption – migration, data portability, integration, and future agility. […]
More than 70 percent of IT budgets are spent on life support for legacy systems. What’s the path forward for modernization? […]
Keeping up with – or preferably ahead of – advances in technology is absolutely necessary for those involved in government IT. MeriTalk features not only the latest research affecting federal technology, but also more in-depth studies that examine how those developments are likely to impact the government IT realm.
MeriTalk federal IT research covers a variety of subjects, including how to make the best use of Big Data, the safest use of cloud computing, and other cybersecurity topics that affect all government agencies.