OrangeSlices AI: Modernizing Taxpayer Services Starts with Trust
Key Takeaways Taxpayers increasingly expect government services to offer the same convenience and accessibility they experience in other parts of their lives. For the IRS, years of investment in online services have changed how millions of taxpayers access information and complete routine transactions. The next opportunity is to make those digital capabilities part of a […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI Has Not Displaced Fed Workers; GSA AI Procurement Rule; and DoD Suspends CMMC Phase 2
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. Fed Chair Says AI ‘Hasn’t Displaced Workers’ So Far, Has Boosted Productivity Federal Reserve Chairman […]
Three Quick Takes on Federal IT, AI, and Cybersecurity
Government technology is often discussed through the lens of platforms, policies, and procurement. What gets less attention are the people working behind the scenes to help agencies modernize systems, strengthen security, and deliver better outcomes for citizens. In a recent series of short LinkedIn videos, Makpar President Kaamil Khan shares a few candid thoughts on what federal […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Trump Ant-Fraud EO; GSA and NIST AI Evaluation; and FAA Cyber Effort
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 Anti-Fraud Order Eyes Stronger Data-Sharing on Federal Programs The White House is launching a […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: 2026 Federal IT Predictions; DOT Digital Transformation; and New 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. 2026 Predictions: Federal Missions Will Rise or Fall on Readiness, Not Innovation As agencies enter […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: Pentagon’s Data Network; AI Guidance for Courts; and Fed100 Nominations Open
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. Pentagon to Launch ‘Mission Network-as-a-Service’ Program According to the Pentagon’s chief information officer, the Defense […]
Infographic: What Federal IT Teams Can Do When Budgets Shrink
Federal IT leaders know the challenge well: expectations keep rising while budgets grow tighter. Agencies are tasked with modernizing critical systems, improving citizen services, and defending against cyber threats, all while working with fewer resources. The good news is that shrinking budgets do not have to stall progress. By taking a strategic approach, agencies can […]
The Fed Mission Success Round Up: ChatGPT FedRAMP; New FAA Contract; and GSA Deputy to Depart
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. ChatGPT Gets One Step Closer to Widespread Government Use OpenAI has cleared another critical hurdle […]
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 […]
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. […]