Mr. Roboto: Your Newest Coworker
Could your next cubemate be a robot? Elon Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX founder, is building our future coworkers and forming a world filled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) that could “beat us in just about everything,” including our jobs. As Musk attempts to create a real-life iRobot, many advantages and a possible partnership arise with this future. How can the Government and Homeland Security prepare and welcome new technological advancements?
Arc Aspicio Wins Award as an Innovative Government Contractor
Washington, DC, October 23, 2017 — Arc Aspicio was named an Innovative GovCon Awardee by 2017 RecognizeDC. This Award recognizes the top government consulting companies that demonstrate consistent innovation in the industry and celebrates the winners at the GovCon Summit.
Data + Strategy: Using Data to Inform Agency Strategy
Understanding the types of data available, gaining access to the right data, and making sense of data are daunting tasks for most organizations as they develop a strategy to meet mission demands and enterprise-wide goals. Data is especially challenging for the Government, yet provides the opportunity for insight for leaders as they strategically move their agencies forward.
Arc Aspicio Releases New Website Aligned with Strategy
Washington, DC, August 29, 2017 — Arc Aspicio redesigned and launched their website last week. The website embraces a modern and interactive style and makes it easy to find thought leadership and company capabilities.
Workplace Morale is Going to the Dogs… Literally!
There are few greater feelings than a dog’s unconditional love. And some are finding that a dog’s love can help combat stress at work. Secretary Zinke of the Interior Department announced his intent for "Doggy Days" where he encouraged employees to bring their canine companions to work on designated days. More than 80 dogs arrived for first event and the overjoyed employees immediately scheduled the next.
Accelerating FITARA Compliance: Five Steps That Leaders Can Take Today
Implementing change is not always easy, but it is always necessary. Federal agencies have been working to transform how they acquire and manage Federal information technology (IT). The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) in December 2014 has increased visibility into this transformation.Although FITARA enhances the authority and accountability of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in reviewing and approving major IT investment projects, CIOs continue to look for new ways to implement best practices at their agencies.
Combating the Rise of Transnational Criminal Organizations
Crime, corruption, and violence – particularly involving drug, human, and weapons trafficking – continue to increase at an alarming rate in the U.S. Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) are a critical part of this trend and pose a serious and growing threat to homeland security – at our borders and beyond.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is at the tip of the spear to combat TCOs. With the context that the first goal in their Vision and Strategy 2020 Strategic Plan is Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime, CBP is focusing on disrupting TCOs responsible for the cross-border trafficking of illegal drugs, humans, and guns.