News


Making IT happen

Adapting to Mandates, Enhancing Cloud Transparency: Insights from the Apptio Summit

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Apptio, an IBM Company Summit, where public and private sector leaders came together to explore how Technology Business Management (TBM) and FinOps can help organizations align IT strategy with mission outcomes. A major theme of the event was the increasing urgency for agencies to adapt to mandates like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE aims to drive greater accountability and efficiency in government spending, requiring agencies to demonstrate clear value from their technology investments. Apptio’s TBM and FinOps-based approach stood out as a key enabler for gaining visibility into cloud spending, identifying automation opportunities, and proactively preparing for audits.

Beyond the Beltway 2025: What’s Next for State & Local Gov Tech?

The future of state and local government technology is being rewritten in real time. At Beyond the Beltway 2025, one thing became crystal clear: decision-making power is shifting, and technology must keep up. The key question guiding these changes is, "What is the best investment for the next five years?"

Four Inc. and Seclore Partner to Bring Data-Centric Security to the Public Sector.

Herndon, VA, 1/13/2025 – Four Inc. has been named a public sector aggregator for Seclore, the leading data-centric security solution provider. Through this agreement, Seclore's solutions will be accessible to the public sector via Four Inc.'s NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWPV), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Information Technology Enterprise Solutions - Software 2 (ITES-SW2), OMNIA Partners, and its network of channel partners as part of Four Inc.'s boutique aggregation program. This partnership leverages Four Inc.'s expertise in delivering innovative public sector solutions with Seclore’s proficiency in enabling organizations to know, protect, and control their digital assets seamlessly across and beyond enterprise boundaries.

The AI Ingredient: Why Success Lies in the Recipe, Not the Raw Material

In today’s tech world, it’s nearly impossible to attend a product briefing without hearing about AI. From sales pitches to conference talks, AI is often portrayed as the secret ingredient powering groundbreaking innovations. Yet, as someone without a computer science background, I often find myself questioning: if AI is the foundational element in so many solutions, does that mean all these innovations are essentially the same? Or is there an overlooked, critical distinction?

Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest industry news, events and promotions