Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of the Remote Workplace: Perspectives from an Expert in Response to a Recent Center Report

Submitted by on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:40

 

Our Center recently released a new report, The Age of Remote Work:  How COVID-19 Transformed Organizations in Real Time, that addressed challenges and opportunities for remote work, given the continued acceleration of workplace change emerging during the pandemic.   We welcome continued dialogue based on the provocative questions that Steve raises for future research on this topic.

 

Advancing Mission Success Using Innovation and Technology

Submitted by on Thu, 02/17/2022 - 12:11

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) protects our nation’s borders from terrorism, human and drug smuggling, and illegal migration while simultaneously facilitating the flow of lawful travel and trade. Its mission is vitally important for the protection of the country and the national economy.

Emerging Technology Can Drive Effectiveness and Efficiency Across International Borders

Submitted by on Tue, 02/15/2022 - 11:02

As governments make their way through the COVID-19 pandemic to emerge stronger, nations are grappling with how to adjust to and plan for the new normal. This future state will fundamentally differ from business as usual before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emerging Technology for Response and Recovery: An International Dialogue

Submitted by on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 17:03

Critical challenges that agencies face include the increasing volume of incidents and emergencies, overly complex trade and immigration processes, and evolving threats to borders and customs. Governments can leverage data, AI, intelligent automation, and other emerging technologies to address these complex challenges—while also freeing up critical human resources for high value missions.

Sonny Bhagowalia

Submitted by on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 12:08

At the United States (U.S.) Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Mr. Sanjeev “Sonny” Bhagowalia currently holds the Senior Executive Service position of Assistant Commissioner (AC), Office of Information and Technology (OIT) and CBP Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Weekly Roundup: February 7-11, 2022

Submitted by on Fri, 02/11/2022 - 12:46

Federal Employees Teleworked More During COVID-19, But What Does the Future of Work Look Like? When COVID-19 struck, many offices and businesses allowed their employees to work from home or telework. But what do we know about the challenges telework has presented to federal agencies and staff, and what could the future of telework activities look like?

On Modernizing Financial Management Systems

Submitted by on Thu, 02/10/2022 - 13:24

Today, the nation faces a range of diverse threats and challenges. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues to play a leading role in battling the pandemic, securing the border, and implementing our immigration laws, strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity, building greater resilience and preparedness, and so much more. Now the third largest department in the U.S. federal government, DHS meets its mission with an annual budget of $49.8 billion and the dedication of more than 240,000 employees. One of its most important duties is to be good stewards of the taxpayer dollars.

Multi-Domain Command and Control: A Video Overview of the Approach

Submitted by on Tue, 02/08/2022 - 17:41

We recently released the report, "Delivering on the Vision of Multi-Domain Command and Control" by author Dr. David Bray of The Stimson Center.  Multi-Domain Command and Control (MDC2) is the strategy for integrating and coordinating command and control operations simultaneously across air, land, sea, space, cyber, and electromagnetic domains. Dr.

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