MeriTalk partnered with DLT and Quest to explore five key trends for 2021. We examine developments in cloud adoption, data center optimization, IT modernization, the IT workforce, and data as a strategic asset. […]

MeriTalk, in partnership with AWS and DLT, surveyed 150 Federal IT managers to explore cloud compliance takeoff and turbulence. The infographic catalogs security priorities, identify data management needs, and offer recommendations to help agencies soar higher with cloud. […]

In light of the pandemic, government agencies adopted hybrid cloud environments at unprecedented speeds. But now, agencies must build a strategic foundation for long-term success. […]

The former administration’s FY 2021 budget invests over $1 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development (R&D) and commits to doubling the R&D budget by 2022. When will AI and Machine Learning (ML) be ready to tackle public-sector organization’s top mission-critical tasks? What critical problems are they looking to solve with the technology? How […]

MeriTalk, in partnership with DLT and Oracle, examined the steps agencies are taking to move to the cloud and the importance of a FedRAMP-compliant solution to meet the mission. […]

A catalyst for change, the transition to “maximized telework” forced agencies to rapidly modernize their approach to IT. But how is the need for modernization affecting cyber strategies, like the adoption of zero trust? […]

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to move and think beyond the traditional in-office perimeter to work from anywhere and collaborate in new ways. That’s why ACT-IAC, MeriTalk, and the Partnership for Public Service joined forces on Resilient: Government Pandemic Insights for a Safer America. […]

Federal IT infrastructures must evolve to keep up with the growth of data resulting from emerging technologies, including AI, 5G, and IoT. […]

MeriTalk’s latest installment of the CDM research program, “Defending HVAs: How Can CDM be the Security Hero?”, examines input from CDM’s biggest players across government and industry to understand a specific aspect of their defense – High Value Assets (HVAs). […]

Against the backdrop of the Federal government’s maximized telework environment, modern, adaptive networks are more important than ever. But despite countless calls to evolve, many agencies are facing this crisis while still relying on outdated network infrastructure, like legacy Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) technology. […]

MeriTalk, in partnership with Cloudera, surveyed 150 Federal IT decision makers familiar with their agency’s security to examine security and governance policies in the cloud. […]

MeriTalk, in partnership with Cloudera, surveyed 150 Federal IT decision makers familiar with their agency’s data management in the cloud to examine data-in-motion within agencies. See how automation can help democratize data and speed decision-making – all while ensuring security and compliance. […]

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s transition to “maximized telework,” 78% of DHS’ Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) stakeholders say the CDM program is more important than ever. […]

Additive Manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is an innovative technology increasingly being used by Federal agencies to reduce production time to design, save costs, and build parts faster and more effectively. […]

MeriTalk and GDIT surveyed 150 Federal cybersecurity managers to explore multi-cloud cybersecurity challenges and opportunities, current efforts and aspirations, and how they can future-proof multi-cloud cybersecurity. […]

Federal agencies have leaned hard on their cloud computing infrastructure in 2020. Has the Federal Cloud Smart Strategy helped? […]

As the Federal government has moved to maximized telework, agencies are reexamining their bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs to expand employees’ remote access. So, how are current security models keeping up? What steps are Feds taking to secure personal devices and what role does zero trust play? […]

With warfighters at the edge, and teams in the field, the office, and now at home, how is the DoD supporting an agile remote workforce while balancing access, collaboration, and security? […]

Federal cybersecurity is more critical than ever as agencies quickly adapt to a “maximized telework” environment. But, how effective are Feds’ current cybersecurity efforts? What is working well in agencies’ cybersecurity strategies, and what needs to change? […]

With remote work being touted as the “new normal”, agencies are empowering their employees to work beyond the conventional four walls – increasing virtual collaboration capabilities through video calls, instant messaging, and digital conferencing. MeriTalk, Cisco, and ThunderCat partnered to document the Federal government’s journey to secure web-based collaboration. We examined how agencies are utilizing […]

Federal mandates like Cloud Smart, MGT, and TIC 3.0 set agencies on a fast track to modernization.  But as IT infrastructures evolve, how are agencies turning their most coveted asset – data – into insight?  What steps are they taking to address mass data fragmentation?  How are data protection measures adapting to meet changing demands?  […]

How are agencies preparing for the next chapter of CDM? Building off MeriTalk’s 2019 “CDM Referendum” study, “CDM: The Next Chapter” explores how the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program is evolving to protect vital cloud and mobile environments — technologies that, today, underpin Federal telework at scale in the […]

While innovation has always been at the heart of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), the rapid and disruptive influx of artificial intelligence (AI) represents a true inflection point for the GEOINT tradecraft. AI presents unprecedented opportunity to transform the productivity, capacity, and capability of the GEOINT workforce. But how do we prepare for such a seismic shift? […]

Federal, State, and Local government IT leaders are quickly scaling work from home support to unprecedented levels, despite many organizations lacking needed infrastructure and security controls for a perimeterless work environment. […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Federal agencies is a complex network of people, processes, and services. It requires high-performance computing, best-in-class networking, and maximum storage capacity. And, with so much data to quickly aggregate, manage, and analyze across devices, agencies, and locations dispersed geographically around world, agencies will need to: Identify and build a robust AI […]

The Federal government views data as one of its most strategic assets, and new policies are guiding agencies as they mature data management strategies. […]

MeriTalk surveyed 300 Fed and SLED IT decision makers to explore how agencies are managing cloud risk in hybrid environments, rethinking acquisition options to accelerate adoption, and cultivating a culture of change. […]

As the Department of Defense continues to emphasize cloud adoption, milCloud^® 2.0 offers agencies a way to accelerate cloud migration while continuing to evolve service offerings and capabilities. […]

With Cloud Smart and TIC 3.0 adding to the momentum of MGT and FedRAMP, 2019 gave Federal IT leaders countless reasons to increase their support for government cloud migration. So, what’s next on the Federal government’s cloud campaign trail? […]

While 81 percent of Federal IT decisions makers say their agency already uses multiple cloud platforms, the majority also say managing a multi-cloud environment will be one of their agency’s top challenges over the next five years. What steps should agencies take to better prepare for their multi-cloud future? […]