The Fed Mission Success Round Up: 10 AI Priorities Under Trump; ChatGPT for Government Debuts; and a New Federal CIO

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. Presidential AI Advisers Sign Off On 10 Priority Recommendations for Trump An artificial intelligence advisory […]
ATARC Public Sector Summit: Rise of AI and Automation, Power of Partnerships, and the IRS Taxpayer 360 Initiative

In late December, ATARC held its Public Sector Summit 2024, which showcased a wide range of pressing issues and opportunities related to technology in the public sector. The event addressed crucial topics including Generative AI, automation, collaboration, cybersecurity, and organizational modernization, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these present for government agencies. Members of […]
ATARC Public Sector Summit: Rise of AI and Automation, Power of Partnerships, and the IRS Taxpayer 360 Initiative

In late December, ATARC held its Public Sector Summit 2024, which showcased a wide range of pressing issues and opportunities related to technology in the public sector. The event addressed crucial topics including Generative AI, automation, collaboration, cybersecurity, and organizational modernization, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these present for government agencies. Members of […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Trump Rescinds Biden AI Executive Order; Telework Ending; and Former Salesforce VP Acting GSA Administrator

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. Trump Rescinds Biden AI Order Last week, President Donald Trump clawed back Joe Biden’s executive […]
Video: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Leadership

In this very special episode of the Fed Mission Success Video Podcast series, Seema Khan, CEO of Makpar, and Kaamil Khan, the new President of Makpar, discuss Makpar’s legacy and future as the company passes the baton to the next generation of leadership. Earlier this month, Makpar announced that Kaamil Khan has been promoted to […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: String of Last-Minute Biden Executive Orders; OPEN Government Data Act Guidance; and the New OPM CIO

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. Biden Signs Executive Order Inspired by Lessons from Recent Cyberattacks President Joe Biden Biden approved […]
Welcoming the Next Generation of Leadership at Makpar

When my husband Mushtaq Khan and I founded Makpar in 2009, we had a vision of creating a company that helps federal agencies enhance mission success, while also being a highly employee-centric organization. Over the past 16 years, I truly believe we have brought this vision to life. As a result, we have gained a […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: R&D Funding and AI Advances at Risk; New Cyber Executive Order; and OPM CIO Retiring

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. White House Official Says R&D Funding and AI Advances Are ‘At Risk’ As President-elect Donald […]
PODCAST: Breaking Down Makpar’s Cyber Penetration Testing Approach

In the following Fed Mission Success podcast interview, Chris Haller, Senior Penetration Tester at Makpar, breaks down Makpar’s cyber penetration testing capabilities for federal agencies. Makpar recently published a comprehensive case study about how they helped a large federal agency to develop a cybersecurity strategy for meeting regulatory requirements, preventing data breaches, and proactively identifying […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Agencies to Close for Carter Day of Mourning; IRS Deploy AI for Fight Fraud; and Fed 100 Deadline Extended

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. Biden to Close Federal Agencies Jan. 9 for Carter Day of Mourning President Biden issued […]