American Federation of Government Employees

Announcing Appian Case Management for Public Sector

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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LONDON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announces Appian Case Management for Public Sector, a case management as a service (CMaaS) offering to accelerate and simplify government casework. The solution allows government agencies to rapidly create case management applications that combine dynamic workflow, artificial intelligence (AI), robust case reporting, and compliance with public sector security requirements.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announces Appian Case Management for Public Sector , a case management as a service (CMaaS) offering to accelerate and simplify government casework.
  • Built on the AI-powered Appian Platform, Appian Case Management for Public Sector offers a foundation for creating a consistent, upgradeable, modular base for any case management application use case or process .
  • Appian Case Management for Public Sector marries the full capability of rapid low-code and industry-leading case management with Deloitte's government subject matter expertise.
  • "Appian Case Management for Public Sector allows government agencies to automate and optimise service delivery while providing an exceptional citizen experience," said Jason Adolf, Industry Vice President, Public Sector, Appian.

Announcing Appian Case Management for Public Sector

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Case management, COTS, Government, Architecture, American Federation of Government Employees, Artificial intelligence, Public sector, Cabinetry, IRAP, Workflow, CMAA, Public, APPN, Civil engineering, Health care

MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announces Appian Case Management for Public Sector, a case management as a service (CMaaS) offering to accelerate and simplify government casework. The solution allows government agencies to rapidly create case management applications that combine dynamic workflow, artificial intelligence (AI), robust case reporting, and compliance with public sector security requirements.

Key Points: 
  • MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) announces Appian Case Management for Public Sector , a case management as a service (CMaaS) offering to accelerate and simplify government casework.
  • Built on the AI-powered Appian Platform, Appian Case Management for Public Sector offers a foundation for creating a consistent, upgradeable, modular base for any case management application use case or process .
  • Appian Case Management for Public Sector marries the full capability of rapid low-code and industry-leading case management with Deloitte's government subject matter expertise.
  • "Appian Case Management for Public Sector allows government agencies to automate and optimize service delivery while providing an exceptional citizen experience," said Jason Adolf, Industry Vice President, Public Sector, Appian.

Serenity shield champions blockchain's Role in Telecom at G20 Pre-Event

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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The event, which precedes the G20 summit in India, was a significant platform for exploring blockchain's transformative potential across various industries.

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  • The event, which precedes the G20 summit in India, was a significant platform for exploring blockchain's transformative potential across various industries.
  • Venket Naga, CEO of Serenity Shield, was a keynote speaker, emphasizing the potential role of Web 3 and blockchain in enhancing data security in telecommunications.
  • His speech underscored Serenity Shield's dedication to blockchain technology and data security solutions, empowering organizations to harness blockchain's potential while ensuring data integrity and privacy.
  • Serenity Shield's presence at the conference alongside India's infrastructure giants underscores blockchain's legitimacy for integration within India's IT and Telecoms infrastructure.

Hypori Achieves DOD IL4 and IL5 Provisional Authorization for Hypori Halo SaaS on AWS GovCloud (US)

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802674532/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802674532/en/
    Hypori Halo achieves IL4/5 Provisional Authorization allowing DOD Mission Owners and Partners to access CUI environments and NIPRNet from employees' personal mobile devices.
  • The Hypori IL5 SaaS environment available on AWS GovCloud (US) includes IL4 services enabling DIB companies and contractors to swiftly meet CMMC 2.0 qualifications for securing CUI and accessing GCC-High from personal mobile devices.
  • "Hypori is proud to achieve our Provisional Authorization to support our DOD and DIB customers," said Jared Shepard, Hypori President and CEO.
  • Click Hypori to see Hypori Halo in action , request a demo, or contact sales.

Transportation Security Administration Implements New Compensation Plan

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, previously referred to as pay equity for all TSA employees. This plan honors the commitment by Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Alejandro N. Mayorkas to invest in TSA's workforce through a modernized pay structure comparable with their colleagues on the federal government's General Schedule (GS) pay scale, regular step increases and a clear progression for pay mobility and growth. Since the inception of TSA, the workforce that secures the nation's transportations systems has been paid at a lower rate than the rest of the federal government.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has officially implemented its new Transportation Security Compensation Plan, previously referred to as pay equity for all TSA employees.
  • TSA's new compensation plan covers all TSA non-executive employees from Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), vetting and intelligence analysts, inspectors, cybersecurity experts, Federal Air Marshals and canine handlers to management and administrative professionals.
  • 96% of the new compensation plan funding went to individuals who serve on the TSA frontlines, which includes TSOs, canine handlers, Transportation Security Inspectors and Federal Air Marshals.
  • On July 2, 2023, TSA officially transitioned to TSA's Transportation Security Compensation Plan.

Statement from co-authors of The Independent Budget (DAV, PVA, and VFW) on the release of today's Veterans Health Care Policy Institute report, "Disadvantaging the VA"

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Like The Independent Budget, which has provided comprehensive, independent estimates of the true resource needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for nearly four decades, the VHPI report provides additional corroborating evidence of the quality and value that veterans who choose VA receive.

Key Points: 
  • Like The Independent Budget, which has provided comprehensive, independent estimates of the true resource needs of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for nearly four decades, the VHPI report provides additional corroborating evidence of the quality and value that veterans who choose VA receive.
  • Last month, our organizations released The Independent Budget Veterans Agenda for the 118th Congress: Budget for FY 2024-2025 and Critical Issues , which called for significant new investments in infrastructure, staffing, and technology to support VA health care and benefits programs.
  • Today's VHPI's report makes clear that without those investments, this irreplaceable system of care for the men and women who served could be endangered.
  • We look forward to working with VHPI, AFGE, and all organizations and individuals interested in strengthening and sustaining the VA health care system for America's ill and injured veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors."

Human Rights Seminar, a contribution of the UTE for debate in society

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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This happened in the framework of the International Seminar on International Protection of Human Rights organized by UTE University, through its Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • This happened in the framework of the International Seminar on International Protection of Human Rights organized by UTE University, through its Faculty of Law and Social Sciences.
  • He also said that "the world of human rights law is fascinating, as it impacts with the legal heart towards all branches of law.
  • There can be no civilist who does not understand Human Rights, much less a criminal lawyer, a taxpayer or an administrative worker."
  • The Observatory on Mechanisms for Compliance with Resolutions of Human Rights Bodies, promoted by the International Institute for Social Responsibility and Human Rights (IIRESODH), was also inaugurated.

Nok Nok and UberEther Partner to Deliver Phishing-Resistant MFA Fedramp-Certified IAM Solutions to Protect the US Federal Government and its Suppliers

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nok Nok, a leader in FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) authentication solutions and a founder of the FIDO Alliance, today announced it is partnering with UberEther, a leading provider of identity and access management solutions to the federal government. Together they will extend FedRAMP certification of UberEther's IAM Advantage platform with innovative cybersecurity capabilities requested by some of the world's highest-profile agencies and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • "Nok Nok is very honored to partner with UberEther to deliver trusted IAM solutions to the largest government agencies with built-in next-level MFA that meets the highest levels of security," said Nok Nok CEO Phillip Dunkelberger.
  • "At UberEther, we're extremely excited to be working with Nok Nok on this opportunity to bring phishing-resistant credentials to the federal government," said Matt Topper, President and CEO, UberEther.
  • Our established and dependable UberEther team delivers identity solutions for some of the most trusted government agencies and supplier networks.
  • The Nok Nok S3 Authentication Suite integrates into existing security environments to deliver proven, FIDO-enabled passwordless customer authentication.

Research Urges Public Organizations to Take Digital Security Action for Constituents

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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A new report for the public sector from intelligent identity security firm Sontiq, a TransUnion company, highlights how public sector organizations can empower the public to reduce the identity and fraud risks they face after record levels of data comprise in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • A new report for the public sector from intelligent identity security firm Sontiq, a TransUnion company, highlights how public sector organizations can empower the public to reduce the identity and fraud risks they face after record levels of data comprise in 2021.
  • The 2022 Digital Safety and Security Report for the Public Sector points to cybercriminals growing use of synthetic identity fraud schemes to file fraudulent applications for lending programs or collect illicit unemployment benefits.
  • Whether dealing with beneficiaries, program participants, students, constituents or their own employees, public sector organizations are uniquely positioned to reach and help protect them.
  • Walter Hoffman, vice president of public sector solutions at Sontiq, said theres an opportunity for the public sector to help Americans safeguard their identity, credit and digital wellbeing.

ANALYSIS: MAJORITY OF TOP BIDEN OFFICIALS HAVE ZERO BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A survey (https://committeetounleashprosperity.com) of the employment history of 68 top officials in the Biden Administration – starting with the president himself – shows most of the nation's senior executive branch policymakers have zero experience in the private sector. This analysis by The Committee to Unleash Prosperity explains why the Biden policies on the economy have been such a failure. Almost none of the key policymakers know anything about business, commerce or finance.

Key Points: 
  • This analysis by The Committee to Unleash Prosperity explains why the Biden policies on the economy have been such a failure.
  • They found:
    The median years of business experience is zero.
  • 62% of the Biden appointees dealing with economic policy, regulation, commerce, energy, and finance have no practical experience working in the private sector.
  • The vast majority of the Biden economic/commerce team consists of professional politicians, lawyers, community organizers, academics, lobbyists, and government employees.