Government Matters

While originally created to provide a ledger for cryptocurrency, blockchain has evolved to become more. Ishan Kaul, Federal Advisory managing director at KPMG, discusses the potential uses of blockchain in government, and how it should be implemented.

Robert Bigman, founder of 2BSecure and former chief information security officer at the CIA, sits down with Francis Rose to discuss the message Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan sent to contractors: secure your data or lose our business.

Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, discusses the Department of Defense’s cloud computing plan, which has some industry members concerned about competition in the market.

While originally created to provide a ledger for cryptocurrency, blockchain has evolved to become more. Ishan Kaul, Federal Advisory managing director at KPMG, discusses the potential uses of blockchain in government, and how it should be implemented.

Robert Bigman, founder of 2BSecure and former chief information security officer at the CIA, sits down with Francis Rose to discuss the message Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan sent to contractors: secure your data or lose our business.

Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, discusses the Department of Defense’s cloud computing plan, which has some industry members concerned about competition in the market.

Scott Blackburn, executive in charge at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses why even though plans are in motion to replace the aging VISTA platform, the health record-keeping software may be used at hospitals for another 10 years.

The Pentagon has been aiming to get contracts from companies that aren’t traditionally considered defense contractors, and there are some roadblocks in the way for both sides. David Drabkin and Mike Madsen from the Section 809 Panel sit down to discuss their organization’s new report detailing the current issues.

Federal Beat panelists Nicole Ogrysko of Federal News Radio, Adam Mazmanian of FCW and Leo Shane III of the Military Times discuss an internal investigation at the Department of Veterans Affairs, which found that Secretary David Shulkin had misused government resources during a trip to Europe.

Scott Blackburn, executive in charge at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses why even though plans are in motion to replace the aging VISTA platform, the health record-keeping software may be used at hospitals for another 10 years.

The Pentagon has been aiming to get contracts from companies that aren’t traditionally considered defense contractors, and there are some roadblocks in the way for both sides. David Drabkin and Mike Madsen from the Section 809 Panel sit down to discuss their organization’s new report detailing the current issues.

Federal Beat panelists Nicole Ogrysko of Federal News Radio, Adam Mazmanian of FCW and Leo Shane III of the Military Times discuss an internal investigation at the Department of Veterans Affairs, which found that Secretary David Shulkin had misused government resources during a trip to Europe.

Scott Blackburn, executive in charge at the Department of Veterans Affairs, discusses why even though plans are in motion to replace the aging VISTA platform, the health record-keeping software may be used at hospitals for another 10 years.

The Pentagon has been aiming to get contracts from companies that aren’t traditionally considered defense contractors, and there are some roadblocks in the way for both sides. David Drabkin and Mike Madsen from the Section 809 Panel sit down to discuss their organization’s new report detailing the current issues.

Federal Beat panelists Nicole Ogrysko of Federal News Radio, Adam Mazmanian of FCW and Leo Shane III of the Military Times discuss an internal investigation at the Department of Veterans Affairs, which found that Secretary David Shulkin had misused government resources during a trip to Europe.

David Powner, director of IT issues at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, discusses a new report that states several agencies have not been following standard OMB protocols, and that CIOs need to be more involved in IT acquisition decisions in order to prevent wasteful spending.

Scott Buchholz, federal chief technology officer at Deloitte, talks with Francis Rose about APIs and automation, which according to Deloitte’s “Government Tech Trends” report, are two of the most significant trends for the future of federal enterprise.

Dan Tangherlini, former administrator of the General Services Administration and CFO of Emerson Collective, talks about the commonalities in the White House’s FY 2019 cross-agency priority goals and individual agency goals.

David Powner, director of IT issues at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, discusses a new report that states several agencies have not been following standard OMB protocols, and that CIOs need to be more involved in IT acquisition decisions in order to prevent wasteful spending.

Scott Buchholz, federal chief technology officer at Deloitte, talks with Francis Rose about APIs and automation, which according to Deloitte’s “Government Tech Trends” report, are two of the most significant trends for the future of federal enterprise.

Dan Tangherlini, former administrator of the General Services Administration and CFO of Emerson Collective, talks about the commonalities in the White House’s FY 2019 cross-agency priority goals and individual agency goals.

Talking to industry at the West 2018 conference

At the West 2018 Sea Service conference, co-sponsored by AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute, many different contractors showed off their latest technology. We spoke with some of those who made the pilgrimage to San Diego to present their products and interact with customers, including representatives from Booz Allen Hamilton, Ocean Aero,  CSRA, Samsung Federal,  Extreme Networks, Lookout, Huntington Ingalls Industries  and Deloitte Consulting.

Admiral Scott Swift, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, spoke with Government Matter’s Francis Rose during last week’s West 2018 Sea Service conference in San Diego,  Swift discussed improving the armada’s overall readiness and changing the fleet’s “checklist" culture.

Captain John Watkins, Commanding Officer of the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center, talked about the early successes, future goals and “ninjas” of the Navy’s information warfare tactical training program.

Colonel Greg Griffin, Chief of the JRSS Program Management Office at DISA, sat down with Francis Rose to discuss the program’s mission to modernize and secure networks at the Department of Defense, and their plans for the year ahead.

Talking to industry at the West 2018 conference

At the West 2018 Sea Service conference, co-sponsored by AFCEA International and U.S. Naval Institute, many different contractors showed off their latest technology. We spoke with some of those who made the pilgrimage to San Diego to present their products and interact with customers, including representatives from Booz Allen Hamilton, Ocean Aero,  CSRA, Samsung Federal,  Extreme Networks, Lookout, Huntington Ingalls Industries  and Deloitte Consulting.

Admiral Scott Swift, Commander of the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet, spoke with Government Matter’s Francis Rose during last week’s West 2018 Sea Service conference in San Diego,  Swift discussed improving the armada’s overall readiness and changing the fleet’s “checklist" culture.

Captain John Watkins, Commanding Officer of the Naval Information Warfighting Development Center, talked about the early successes, future goals and “ninjas” of the Navy’s information warfare tactical training program.

Colonel Greg Griffin, Chief of the JRSS Program Management Office at DISA, sat down with Francis Rose to discuss the program’s mission to modernize and secure networks at the Department of Defense, and their plans for the year ahead.

Robert Westbrooks, inspector general at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, sits down to discuss the mission of the IG’s office at PBGC, and his top priorities for 2018.

Nick Wakeman, editor at Washington Technology, discusses the acquisition of the federal IT firm CSRA by General Dynamics, and what this could mean for the M&A marketplace.

Federal workplace expert Mika Cross goes over the Office of Personnel Management’s new strategy to streamline workforce management and improve employee recruitment and retainment.