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![Cloud orchestration takes automation one necessary step further [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cloud-lightning.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Cloud orchestration takes automation one necessary step further [Commentary]
Some agencies have taken steps toward automation – a positive sign. But automation really represents the start of the cloud journey. It should be accompanied by cloud orchestration – the arranging of various automated tasks into coordinated, seamless and highly efficient workflow processes.
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![How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-819621662.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
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![What agencies can learn from the USDS report [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/US_Digital_Service_Logo.png.png?w=300)
What agencies can learn from the USDS report [Commentary]
In its annual report to Congress, the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) outlined steps seven federal agencies are taking to digitize government services. These efforts should be commended as they seek to make government more efficient and more responsive.
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![Contract protests up; contract awards down. What to do? [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/contract-writing.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Contract protests up; contract awards down. What to do? [Commentary]
The increase in pre-award costs derived from protests for all parties concerned requires a step back to analyze what is driving this not-so-encouraging trend, and what, if anything, should be done about it.
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![The annual spending spree [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/misfires-4.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
The annual spending spree [Commentary]
Agency priorities are compressed into fewer and fewer months and weeks and “the end of the year fiscal rush” becomes even more “rushed.”
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![Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/spiderweb.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]
Efficient oversight will lead to better morale and more importantly, a better homeland security posture and capability.
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![Contract management’s new certainty of uncertainty [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635803423075602611-contractjpg.jpg?w=1000)
Contract management’s new certainty of uncertainty [Commentary]
As anyone involved in contracting with the federal government is already well aware, this is the age of complete uncertainty.
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![Why DoD is concerned about the program manager talent gap [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/635543204940320263-slide16jpg.jpg?w=367)
Why DoD is concerned about the program manager talent gap [Commentary]
The most recent findings reveal that the demand for project and program management professionals is high not only in the United States but in all of the 11 countries PMI analyzed.
![5 ways contractors can jump on 2017 opportunities before year-end [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GettyImages-478504010.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
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![Why it’s time to ‘liberate’ IT from vendor lock-in [Commentary]](https://staging.sightlinemg.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/pizza-806087_1920.jpg.jpg?w=1024)
Why it’s time to ‘liberate’ IT from vendor lock-in [Commentary]
Everyone likes pizza, right?
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Cloud orchestration takes automation one necessary step further [Commentary]
Some agencies have taken steps toward automation – a positive sign. But automation really represents the start of the cloud journey. It should be accompanied by cloud orchestration – the arranging of various automated tasks into coordinated, seamless and highly efficient workflow processes.
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How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
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What agencies can learn from the USDS report [Commentary]
In its annual report to Congress, the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) outlined steps seven federal agencies are taking to digitize government services. These efforts should be commended as they seek to make government more efficient and more responsive.
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Contract protests up; contract awards down. What to do? [Commentary]
The increase in pre-award costs derived from protests for all parties concerned requires a step back to analyze what is driving this not-so-encouraging trend, and what, if anything, should be done about it.
-
The annual spending spree [Commentary]
Agency priorities are compressed into fewer and fewer months and weeks and “the end of the year fiscal rush” becomes even more “rushed.”
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Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]
Efficient oversight will lead to better morale and more importantly, a better homeland security posture and capability.
-
Contract management’s new certainty of uncertainty [Commentary]
As anyone involved in contracting with the federal government is already well aware, this is the age of complete uncertainty.
-
Why DoD is concerned about the program manager talent gap [Commentary]
The most recent findings reveal that the demand for project and program management professionals is high not only in the United States but in all of the 11 countries PMI analyzed.
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Why it’s time to ‘liberate’ IT from vendor lock-in [Commentary]
Everyone likes pizza, right?
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Cloud orchestration takes automation one necessary step further [Commentary]
Some agencies have taken steps toward automation – a positive sign. But automation really represents the start of the cloud journey. It should be accompanied by cloud orchestration – the arranging of various automated tasks into coordinated, seamless and highly efficient workflow processes.
-
How Secretary Tillerson could reshape the State Department [Commentary]
If Secretary of State Rex Tillerson wishes to reshape his department into one that is more effective, focused and a true partner for the Pentagon, he must accomplish three tasks.
-
What agencies can learn from the USDS report [Commentary]
In its annual report to Congress, the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) outlined steps seven federal agencies are taking to digitize government services. These efforts should be commended as they seek to make government more efficient and more responsive.
-
Contract protests up; contract awards down. What to do? [Commentary]
The increase in pre-award costs derived from protests for all parties concerned requires a step back to analyze what is driving this not-so-encouraging trend, and what, if anything, should be done about it.
-
The annual spending spree [Commentary]
Agency priorities are compressed into fewer and fewer months and weeks and “the end of the year fiscal rush” becomes even more “rushed.”
-
Time to streamline Congressional oversight of DHS [Commentary]
Efficient oversight will lead to better morale and more importantly, a better homeland security posture and capability.
-
Contract management’s new certainty of uncertainty [Commentary]
As anyone involved in contracting with the federal government is already well aware, this is the age of complete uncertainty.
-
Why DoD is concerned about the program manager talent gap [Commentary]
The most recent findings reveal that the demand for project and program management professionals is high not only in the United States but in all of the 11 countries PMI analyzed.
