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 […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Trump AI High Impact Use Cases; Commerce and Blockchain; and DARPA Quantum

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’s AI Policy Shifts Focus to ‘High Impact’ Use Cases The Trump White House is […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI and Private Sector Role; Public-Private Partnerships for NIST; and New Treasury 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. New Bill Would Codify an AI Resource Piloted Under Biden A new piece of artificial […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: NIST AI Guidance; Electronic Payments Emerging; and FedRAMP 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. Federal CIO Launches Effort to ‘Rationalize’ Government’s Web Footprint The Trump administration is planning […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: $100 Million Defense Funding; New National AI Strategy; and New DHS 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. Defense Topline in Reconciliation Bill Likely to Exceed $100 Billion The Defense Department is likely […]
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, […]
PODCAST: Addressing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Security Challenges for Government

In the following Makpar Fed Mission Success podcast interview, Makpar’s team of data security experts provide a deep-dive perspective on data security and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the government arena. With the rise of AI in the federal arena, there are many questions and concerns around security – especially when it comes to protecting data […]
Being Comfortable with Failure in Government AI Development

In the government arena, connecting new innovations, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, into agency workflows has become a key priority. However, many government CIOs don’t have an AI budget through the rest of FY2024 to bring these efforts to life. However, through the use of Technology Modernization Funds (TMF), and the development of AI maturity […]