Driving Smarter Government IT Decisions: Highlights from the Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit
With the federal government laser-focused on modernization, cost control, and operational efficiency, agencies are under increasing pressure to make smart, outcome-driven technology investments. The Apptio 2025 Public Sector Summit provided IT and finance leaders with strategies that empower them to connect every tech dollar to mission and business value. At this dynamic, one-day event, leaders […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Direct File Scrutinized; What America Thinks About AI; and NSA Cyber Chief to Retire
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. Republicans Want Treasury to Study Free Tax Filing Options — Again A provision tucked inside […]
From AI to Agile: 5 Big Takeaways From ACT-IAC’s 2025 Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference
As technology continues to transform how government operates and serves the public, leaders from across industry and federal agencies came together earlier this May at the 2025 ACT-IAC Emerging Technology & Innovation Conference in Cambridge, MD. This year’s event served not just as a showcase for the latest tools, such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, and […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Acquisition Regulation Changes; Treasury’s New CIO; and AI Boom at IRS
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 Administration Releases First Wave of Acquisition Regulation Changes The Trump administration is moving quick […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Advancing AI Under Trump’s Federal Tech Strategy
The Trump administration is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the federal government’s broad adoption of AI capabilities. From regulatory reform to infrastructure investments, federal AI efforts will see significant momentum under three key pillars: public-private collaboration, large-scale funding, and policy deregulation. This Makpar infographic highlights the core actions that shaped the trajectory of AI in federal agencies. […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: White House AI R&D Plan; New Unified Procurement Strategy; and New Acting CIO and HUD
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 Seeks Input to Revise National AI Research and Development Plan The Office of […]
Makpar Named #52 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic List
Makpar is proud to announce that we have been named #52 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 Regionals list for the Mid-Atlantic, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in Washington D.C., Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list celebrates businesses that are driving innovation, creating jobs, and making a significant impact […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: OpenAI at Labor Department; DoD Secure Software Assurance; and GAO AI Report
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. OpenAI Tech is Now Available at the Labor Department Labor Department employees can now access […]
How GSA’s New CODY Bot Is Streamlining Federal Procurement
In the latest step toward modernizing federal operations, the General Services Administration (GSA) has introduced a new AI-powered tool called CODY, aimed at automating and enhancing the government procurement process. The launch of CODY marks a meaningful shift in how agencies approach acquisitions by bringing automation, risk detection, and compliance checks into a traditionally manual process. CODY, […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Big FAR Changes; GSA Procurement Automation; and NOAA and AI
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 Orders Major Changes to Rules Covering $1T In Federal Spending Last week, President Trump […]