
The IRS relies heavily on IT systems to collect trillions in taxes and issue refunds, making modernization a critical mission priority. In FY2024, the agency reported most modernization projects were…
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The Intelligence Community (IC) provides the United States and its allies and partners with an unmatched decision advantage over adversaries. As an information-driven enterprise, infrastructure underpins success. The IC relies…
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The Department’s Fulcrum initiative embodies a bold IT advancement strategy, designed to harness the power of technology for transformative change. By prioritizing user experience, scalability, and cybersecurity, Fulcrum paves the…
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The DOJ IT Strategic Plan for FY 2025–2027 outlines five core goals: enhancing service delivery, elevating cybersecurity, expanding innovation, advancing the workforce, and increasing financial transparency. The plan emphasizes the…
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified 16 mission-critical IT acquisitions across federal agencies that are essential for national security, public health, and the economy. These projects, totaling $51.7 billion,…
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Segregation of duties (SoD), also called separation of duties, is a fundamental aspect to sustainable internal controls and risk management, particularly within federal government and military environments. The purpose of…
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Threats to IT infrastructure and individuals are becoming more sophisticated and harder to identify, especially on mobile devices. Research shows major advanced persistent threat (APT) and nation state actors are…
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The conservative “techlash” highlights tensions between Big Tech’s influence and conservative ideals of limited government. While aiming to address concerns like censorship and market dominance, some proposals risk economic and…
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Given America’s poor productivity growth, a deep hollowing out of its advanced technology manufacturing sectors, and anemic application of innovation across all sectors of the economy, the United States is…
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China’s strategic push for technological supremacy is reshaping global innovation and security landscapes. With a three-pronged approach, Beijing is fortifying its existing strengths, addressing technological gaps, and aiming to lead…
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The Trade Imbalance Index report sheds light on the nations where the U.S. faces the most significant trade distortions. With a focus on China, India, and the European Union, the…
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The era of Globalization 1.0, marked by idealistic free trade and fading borders, is giving way to a more grounded strategy that recognizes geopolitical realities and national interests. This new…
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The Inflation Reduction Act introduced a pricing policy that gives small-molecule drugs only 9 years of market exclusivity—four fewer than their large-molecule counterparts. While aiming to reduce costs, this distinction…
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Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) offer a promising path forward for nuclear energy—providing clean, reliable, and potentially more affordable power through factory-built, scalable designs. This report outlines how SMRs could serve…
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Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are rapidly redefining health care—from personalized surgical planning and chronic pain relief to mental health treatment and medical education. This report outlines how immersive…
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