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Put Your AI on a Data Diet

Improving Privacy and Security through Data Minimization by, Vishal Deshpande, Chief Data Analytics Officer One of the biggest challenges associated with AI algorithms is the idea that they require vast amounts of data. While data is essential for development, it presents several challenges, particularly in the areas of: Data privacy—Collecting massive amounts of data raises […]

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Is Your AI Algorithm Big Game Ready?

by, Venkat Kodumudi, Chief Technology Officer Fall is synonymous with football. The roar of the crowd, the crunch of cleats on the turf, the whistle of the referee—it’s a cacophony of athleticism and excitement. Ever-focused on the sidelines—the head coach, meticulously analyzing player strengths and weaknesses, evaluating opponent strategies, and making decisions on the fly. […]

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Will Gen AI REALLY make my job easier?

by Dr. Julie DeSot, Program Manager In the age of TikTok dance crazes and meme-able moments, marketers revel in viral sensations that sweep the globe. Over the decades, we've seen several marketing campaigns gain virality, from Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef,” to Nike’s “Just Do It,” and Staples’ “Easy” button. With all the hype around Generative […]

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Explaining Explainability: Feeding your hunger for responsible AI

Imagine a doctor who gives you a diagnosis but can't explain how they reached that conclusion. Doesn’t instill a lot of confidence, right? That's how some AI systems operate: their inner working are mysterious, and it’s hard to pinpoint why they make a specific prediction. In the federal government, that lack of transparency is problematic. […]

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How AI Works: the Belly and the Brain

The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can feel like a complex maze of technical jargon and specialized terms. Concepts like "deep learning" and "neural networks" get tossed around in conversation. “AI,” “ML,” “LLM,” “GenAI” – it’s a veritable acronym soup that can leave many federal professionals wondering, what does it all mean? Truth is, understanding […]

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Cloud Cost Control in the Era of Microservices Platforms

by Sreeram Kombam, Principal - Infrastructure Automation Six strategies for encouraging sound cloud cost management in federal contracts Government agencies are increasingly adopting cloud technologies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and service delivery. However, managing cloud costs remains a challenge. Unchecked expenses can quickly spiral out of control, impacting budgets and project viability. As agencies move […]

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Stop Keeping the Lights On, Start Launching Rockets: Innovation in IT O&M

by Dr. Julie DeSot, Program Manager In today's rapidly evolving mission and technological landscape, federal agencies face a constant challenge: balancing the need for reliable, secure IT operations with the desire to innovate and deliver next-generation services. Often, the burden of maintaining legacy systems can overshadow the potential of advanced features and emerging technologies. However, […]

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A Summertime Perpsective on Innovation in O&M

by Vasu Valluri, Principal Enterprise Architect Summer is here – beach vacations, fun in the sun, kids running amok. Now, federal IT systems aren’t the first things to pop into my mind when I’m thinking about summer vacation, but humor me with this analogy. Consider the life of a system: Modernization represents summertime. Creativity and […]

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Enhancing Customer Experience in the Federal Government with Large Language Models (LLMs)

by Venkat Kodumudi, Chief Technology Officer The trust of the public in the Federal Government has remained consistently low for the past few years. To address this issue, President Biden has recently issued an Executive Order #14058, issued 13th December 2021) directing specific agencies to improve the services they provide to the public. Federal employees […]

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The Importance of a Center of Excellence for Government Agencies

by Venkat Kodumudi, Chief Technology Officer In recent years, there has been an increased focus on the role of data and analytics in government. As the use of technology has become more ubiquitous, the need for agencies to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) has become more apparent. A CoE is a cross-functional team that […]

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What is the matter with Matter

by Jango Unwalla, Chief Knowledge Officer It is Wednesday 8 p.m. and I am just coming home from my Orange Theory workout. As soon as I open my garage door, a motion sensor in the garage triggers a series of routines. It unlocks the door from the garage into the house, switches on my stairway […]