The multi-trillion-dollar government marketplace is rarely impacted by economic uncertainty or market trends

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 31, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Even as a potential recession dampens the enthusiasm for commercial spending plans, the public sector continues to advance large, complex projects of record-breaking magnitude. This is partially because public officials have many funding options, and they are faced...

Billions will be spent on weather-related disasters this year and hurricane season is only days away

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 26, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

It is that time of year again – hurricane season! Unfortunately, natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more destructive. Within the last couple of decades, the U.S. has faced a dramatic rise in the number of weather-related disasters and the cost of damages...

The demand for new technology is historic and that trend will only escalate in the months to come

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 24, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Late last year, a survey of 38 state IT directors found that over half were focused on modernizing old legacy technology systems. The officials also reported having difficulty finding and retaining employees with the expertise required to carry out legacy...

Funding and support are structured to attract private-sector involvement on university campuses

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 19, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is spearheading a federal initiative to make STEM curriculum (science, technology, engineering and math) a fundamental priority in America’s education system. Federal officials will increase funding to support the implementation...

Funding support may be increased soon for projects located on historic sites throughout the U.S.

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 17, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Sites listed on the National Park Service’s Register of Historic Places are getting lots of attention, and there is an abundance of funding available for upgrades to facilities located on them. Funding and support are available because these sites and the benefits...

Many technology-related safety enhancements are planned with new federal funding

by Mary Scott Nabers | May 12, 2023 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, News, Opportunities

The new federal budget – the one proposed for 2024 – requests $74 billion to upgrade government technology. This reflects a 13% increase over the amount of federal money allocated for technology in 2023. The allocation is long overdue. In fact, it is...