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Daniel Thomas
Research Analyst, Government Business Council
Daniel Thomas is a research analyst at Government Business Council, where he writes about defense and technology issues affecting the government. He holds a master's degree in linguistics from University of York and a bachelor's degree in English from Birmingham-Southern College.
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Racing Toward Efficiency: Government's Pursuit of the Next-Generation Data Center
March 29, 2018 While the MGT Act provides agencies new funding to follow through on critical IT priorities, the most recent FITARA scorecard suggests that status quo processes are incompatible with data center optimization goals. So: what can agency leaders do to get the most out of their IT infrastructure? Download this GBC...
Optimizing Insensitive Munitions for the Armed Forces
March 26, 2018 Insensitive munitions are chemically stable and impervious to fire, kinetic impact, electrical interference, and other unplanned stimuli. By focusing on IM, the military can ensure that its missiles operate as intended, protecting the U.S. from hostile forces while minimizing collateral damage to American soldiers, resources, and operational readiness. Download this...
Flash Poll: Automation in Government
February 1, 2018 Robotic process automation (RPA) is having a sweeping effect in the private sector, but its potential in government is just beginning to be seen. A new poll of federal employees reveals perceptions of RPA and what to expect going forward. Download this GBC Flash Poll to learn: How employees currently...
Route Fifty: 2018 Top Management Challenges for State & Local Government - Complete Findings
January 22, 2018 As reported exclusively by Route Fifty. To better understand the major management challenges facing state and local government agencies, Route Fifty and Government Business Council launched a nationwide survey in November 2017. The study covers topics in six major management areas, ranked and evaluated by 365 public sector respondents who...
Government Executive 2018 Presidential Poll: January 8, 2018
January 16, 2018 As reported exclusively by Government Executive. After one year in office, President Trump remains unpopular with the majority of the federal workforce, according to an independent Government Business Council / GovExec.com poll released on January 8, 2018. 38% of respondents approve of the way Donald Trump is handling his job...
Beyond the Foundation: Surveying Federal Employees on Cloud
December 22, 2017 Not all clouds are created equal. And even when such capabilities are in place, a number of obstacles prevent agencies from leveraging the full range of benefits. What’s holding them back? Download this GBC Insight Report to learn about: Why federal employees increasingly depend on cloud access to be successful...
Channeling the Cloud: Surveying Federal Cloud Transformation in 2017
December 11, 2017 Advancements in cloud computing have opened up new capabilities to store, delegate, and retrieve information on demand through a scalable, secure environment. However, a number of obstacles threaten to derail progress. Can leaders resolve security concerns, poor governance, and outdated IT? Download this GBC Insight Report to learn: What 550...
Poll Reveals Widespread Unease with Foreign-Based Antivirus Providers
November 13, 2017 Earlier this year, the US Intelligence Community (IC) released a bombshell report unveiling extensive Russian efforts to undermine public faith in the US democratic process. The influence campaign — a blend of covert cyber espionage, calculated exploitation of social media, and overt messaging by paid Russian ‘trolls’ — placed enormous...
Poll Signals IC's Faith in Open Source Intelligence Capabilities
November 12, 2017 Two years ago, an ISIS recruiter went online to attract new talent. Within 24 hours, the Air Force division monitoring the group’s social media activity had pinpointed the recruiter’s location and launched a successful missile strike from hundreds of miles away. While incidents like these are becoming more common, advocates...
Flash Poll Series: Managing With Less
October 4, 2017 To better understand the concerns federal stakeholders have when it comes to reshaping and reducing the government workforce for the future, Government Business Council deployed a flash poll to federal employees in August 2017. Download this Flash Poll Series to learn about: Respondent concerns over staffing cuts and its impact...
