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 […]
Build Trust in Federal AI Projects with Confidence
As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in federal operations, the need for transparency, safety, and responsible deployment has never been more urgent. Agencies must demonstrate not only that AI solutions work, but also that they are fair, explainable, and aligned with federal guidelines. At Makpar, we help government teams build confidence in every AI […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GSA Adds GenAI to MAS; ChatGPT for $1; and FAA Procurement Surge
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 Adds Brand-Name GenAI Services to MAS, Says Door Open for More Last week, the […]
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Key Steps to Modernizing Legacy Systems
Modernizing legacy systems is one of the most complex challenges in government IT. It is not just about replacing outdated code. It is about transforming how agencies deliver services, manage risk, and respond to public needs in a digital environment. At Makpar, we take a capability led and mission focused approach to modernization. We help […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: GenAI Use Escalating; White House Digital Health Initiative; and NIH 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. Generative AI Use Is ‘Escalating Rapidly’ In Federal Agencies, GAO Finds Federal agencies are increasingly […]
What Federal IT Teams Can Do When Budgets Shrink
Federal IT teams are no strangers to doing more with less. But in today’s climate, where digital expectations are rising and budgets are tightening, IT leaders face the growing challenge of maintaining mission-critical operations while staying on a path toward modernization. Whether responding to fiscal pressures, evolving mandates, or internal resource shifts, agencies must take […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Trump’s AI Action Plan; NIST AI Back to Basics; and U.S. Infrastructure Exposed
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 AI Plan and Orders Aim to Deregulate, Police Bias and Compete Globally Last week, […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Stopping Government Fraud Before It Starts
Fraud and improper payments remain a persistent challenge across the federal government, costing taxpayers hundreds of billions each year. However, the landscape is shifting. With agencies like the U.S. Department of the Treasury leading the charge in data-driven prevention, there’s a growing emphasis on using smarter tools, agile workflows, and AI to identify and stop […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI Moratorium; IRS and Seizing Digital Assets; and FAR Overhaul
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. AI Moratorium Could Return Despite Removal from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Senators passed an amendment removing […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Why the Shift Left Approach Matters for Federal IT Security
In federal software development, surprises late in the process can be costly not just in time and money, but also in missed mission outcomes. That’s why more agencies are embracing a “Shift Left” approach which is integrating security, testing, and compliance at the start of the development lifecycle instead of treating them as last-mile tasks. […]