Localizing the Paris Agreement A Guide for Local Government Action in Support of the U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution

November 13, 2017

In December 2015, after years of negotiations, 197 countries made a commitment to work together to address climate change. The Paris Climate Agreement came into force on November 4, 2016, and is seen as a turning point for global climate policy and the ability for international cooperation to safeguard the planet. Despite this unprecedented international unity to tackle a global threat, in June 2017, the White House announced that the United States would withdraw from the accord.

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Midlothian Economic Development

Located just 26 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth, Midlothian is one of the fastest growing communities in North Texas. While the city boasts a rich history in cement, steel and manufacturing, the last few years have seen unprecedented growth that has led to additional business expansion, a new business park, retail development and continuous homebuilding activity.

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Qlik’s Data Integration Platform for Federal Agencies

whitePaper | March 15, 2023

How Federal Agencies leverage data for decision making is changing. Historical transaction reporting and static batch data analyses are giving way to predictive data science, streaming analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI). Agencies are embracing these new paradigms for more informed, real-time decisions to impact business, operations, and agency performance.

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Shift Left API Security Testing for Government Agencies

whitePaper | September 7, 2022

Application programming interfaces, or APIs, enable government agencies to seamlessly share data across federal, state, and local levels. They are quite frankly the glue that allows agencies to deliver services to mission partners, civilians, and even disabled veterans. Similar to how retailers create personalized experiences by integrating location, inventory, and payment data, government agencies also create contextual experiences for constituents and personnel by leveraging APIs. The impact of APIs can be seen across all major sectors of government, including traffic and transportation management, utilities, healthcare, social services, agriculture, as well as law enforcement. With the seamless connection between datasets and agencies, government personnel are able to innovate faster and drive speed to mission. How exactly? APIs reduce the workload and redundant operations performed by developers by allowing them to access data stored elsewhere. This enables them to quickly execute on tasks and take on more important projects of greater impact.

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Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century Organization Design Principles and Recommendations

whitePaper | January 21, 2020

When America’s Founders wrote the Constitution, they laid out a clear vision for the United States Government: to establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty. Moreover, they established Executive Branch organizations and structures to deliver on the Federal mission in ways appropriate to America’s needs at the time. Over successive generations, our Federal Government has evolved by expanding in scope and complexity to try to meet Americans’ needs. However, the organizational structures that underpin the Executive Branch have not always kept pace.

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IT Modernization

whitePaper | January 28, 2022

Goals and processes for improving existing technology infrastructure and avoiding the risks associated with outdated systems: a roadmap for IT Modernization within the Federal Government

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SECURING THE SOFTWARE SUPPLY CHAIN

whitePaper | August 15, 2022

Cyberattacks are conducted via cyberspace and target an enterprise’s use of cyberspace for the purpose of disrupting, disabling, destroying, or maliciously controlling a computing environment or infrastructure; or destroying the integrity of the data or stealing controlled information.1 Recent cyberattacks such as those executed against SolarWinds and its customers, and exploits that take advantage of vulnerabilities such as Log4j, highlight weaknesses within software supply chains, an issue which spans both commercial and open source software and impacts both private and Government enterprises. Accordingly, there is an increased need for software supply chain security awareness and cognizance regarding the potential for software supply chains to be weaponized by nation state adversaries using similar tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

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HOW DATA STEWARDSHIP WINS RACES!

whitePaper | July 4, 2022

Keeping a racecar running at peak performance for 24 hours straight is no easy feat. Every aspect of design, engineering, strategy, and performance is pushed to the limit. The process of finishing a race involves hundreds of team members working together round th

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Midlothian Economic Development

Located just 26 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth, Midlothian is one of the fastest growing communities in North Texas. While the city boasts a rich history in cement, steel and manufacturing, the last few years have seen unprecedented growth that has led to additional business expansion, a new business park, retail development and continuous homebuilding activity.

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