Modernizing ICAM at Scale: What It Takes to Operate Identity for Tens of Millions of Taxpayers
Identity is not a feature. At IRS scale, it is national infrastructure. This post examines what it takes to operate secure, resilient Identity, Credential, and Access Management for more than 60 million users, where designing for peak demand, not average conditions, is essential. It explores the operational realities of running ICAM under constant pressure and […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: TMF Spending Package; OMB Cyber Policy Updates; and GSA Logo
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. Congress Tees Up Spending Package to Extend TMF Authorization Through September A new congressional spending […]
Infographic: How Makpar Helps the IRS Deliver on the One Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill introduces new policy demands, tighter timelines, and greater expectations for secure, accurate taxpayer services. Meeting these goals requires more than incremental updates. It calls for modern systems, stronger identity assurance, and a clear path to reduce manual burden. Makpar supports the IRS with capability led solutions that improve data quality, automate compliance, […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: DoD Zero Trust Guidance; SBA Modernization; and Agency Software Buying Bill
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. DoD Issues Zero Trust OT Guidance The Pentagon recently published new guidance explaining how organizations […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Shutdown Looming; IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks; and FedRAMP 20x
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. As Shutdown Looms, Federal Agencies Have No Public Plans for One How the Trump administration […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Eyes New IT Plans; Agentic AI at State; and AI Guardrails
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. After Timeout on Modernization, IRS Eyes New IT Plans to ‘Align’ with Trump Admin The […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: FY2026 Spending Bill; GSA Centralized Acquisition; and New AI Bill
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. House Advances FY2026 Spending Bill, Cuts IT Modernization Funds The House Appropriations Committee has approved […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: ChatGPT FedRAMP; New FAA Contract; and GSA Deputy to Depart
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. ChatGPT Gets One Step Closer to Widespread Government Use OpenAI has cleared another critical hurdle […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Seeks Public Feedback; New Design EO; and NIH CIO Departs
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. IRS Seeks Public Feedback on Tax Return Options After Dismantling Direct File The IRS is […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: USAi Launches; FAR Changes; and Robots in Space
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. GSA Introduces USAi.Gov to Streamline AI Adoption Across Government Last week, the GSA unveiled another […]