Imagine Nation ELC: Enhancing EX, Secure by Design CX, and the Safe Use of AI
In late October, the ACT-IAC hosted Imagine Nation ELC, which brought together the government technology community to discuss key IT challenges facing the government, and the path forward for developing innovative solutions. With a focus on evolving IT, igniting workforces, emerging technology, cybersecurity and agile design, the event featured keynote addresses from the top government […]
Case Study: Makpar Advances Cyber Posture for a Federal Agency
Makpar’s comprehensive penetration testing and code security efforts allow their customer to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities. In the face of ever-increasing cyber threats, today’s federal agencies need to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious threat actors. Thanks to comprehensive penetration testing and code security efforts, one large federal agency […]
CERCA Fall 2024 Conference: Unveiling the Fraud Supply Chain, First-Party Fraud, IRS Task Force Against Scams, and Innovation Through the IRA
As a key forum and liaison between the IRS and industry, the Council for Electronic Revenue Communication Advancement (CERCA) plays a key role in enhancing electronic filing and advanced electronic tax administration. The Makpar team recently attended CERCA Fall 2024 Conference in Arlington, VA, which underscored the evolving landscape of fraud and the proactive measures […]
Advancing AI DevOps with Security in Mind for Government
With advances in AI accelerating the IT development process for government, we are at a critical tipping point where new considerations are needed around building in security from the beginning. It has become common knowledge that AI-driven tools can automate many of the routine tasks that were previously manual, which can reduce the likelihood of […]
World Mental Health Day: Makpar Volunteer Day 2024 Supports the Unhoused
Today is officially World Mental Health Day 2024. Hosted by the World Health Organization, this special day aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. World Mental Health Day is very important for Makpar, as we continually prioritize the mental wellbeing of our […]
The Future of Health IT: How AI and Machine Learning Are Transforming Patient Care
Just as in many industries these days, the healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by advancements in Health IT, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). According to recent studies, the AI in healthcare market is projected to grow substantially, reflecting how these technologies are revolutionizing patient care, improving outcomes, reducing costs, […]
VIDEO: How to Foster Creativity in Government Marketing
Often overlooked in the government marketing arena, creativity can be a pivotal force that fuels business growth and innovation development. This is especially important when it comes to inspiring internal teams to embrace creativity and risks. Fareeha Kahn, Director of Marketing and Communications at Makpar, recently participated in a “Women in Technology’s (WIT) Accelerate(her) presents” […]
PODCAST: Why Building Your Professional Legacy in Federal IT Matters
In our latest episode of the Fed Mission Success podcast series, Allen Pinkelton, Contract Program Manager, Unified Communication at Makpar, discusses why building your professional legacy matters in federal IT. With a storied career that began at the IRS in 1983, Allen Pinkelton has a deep legacy and understanding about how to prosper in the […]
How SharePoint Enhances Government Collaboration
In today’s digital age, collaboration and efficiency are essential components for the effective functioning of any government agency. Makpar recently helped a government customer migrate to a M365 cloud-hosted environment. A key part of this effort was helping the agency to leverage SharePoint in ways that enhanced collaboration for more than 102,000 users. The goal […]
Achieving Compliance and Access Control in a Government Cloud Migration
Providing government workforces with the right digital tools can help agencies to reduce technical debt, deliver cost-savings, and enhance overall digital modernization efforts. One of the key ways to achieve this is by migrating to a M365 cloud-hosted environment. This can also reduce Operations and Maintenance (O&M) costs, as well as provide opportunities for future […]