Large Hadron Collider (LHC)

The Large Hadron Collider is a particle accelerator that is used by physicists to study the smallest known particles – the fundamental building blocks of all things in the universe. The LHC is the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. It is located in a 27-kilometer (17-mile) tunnel beneath the France-Switzerland border near Geneva, … Read more

FedRAMP 3PAO (third-party assessment organization)

FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services used by the U.S. federal government. The program is designed to reduce the risk and cost of moving to the cloud. A key element of the FedRAMP program is the use of third-party … Read more

Paperwork Reduction Act

The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) is a law that requires Federal agencies to get OMB approval for information collection requests, such as surveys, and to display a valid OMB control number. The PRA also requires Federal agencies to report to Congress on their efforts to reduce paperwork burden. What is the purpose of … Read more

National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)

The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) is an Indian intelligence agency which was established in 2004. The agency is responsible for gathering intelligence from various sources, including the Internet, and providing analysis and assessment to the Indian government. The NTRO is also responsible for developing and managing India’s technical intelligence capabilities. What is the salary … Read more

Citizen relationship management (CRM)

Citizen relationship management (CRM) is a government IT strategy and associated set of practices for managing interactions with citizens, including constituents, customers, partners, and other members of the public. The goals of CRM are to improve citizen satisfaction and engagement, increase efficiency and effectiveness in government operations, and improve government transparency and accountability. CRM involves … Read more

Survey research

Survey research is a quantitative research methodology that is used to collect data from a large group of people. It is often used by government agencies to collect data about the opinions and beliefs of the general public. Survey research can be used to collect data about any topic, but it is often used to … Read more

Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR)

A Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR) is a central database that stores and manages identity information for individuals and organizations. CIDR is used to authenticate and authorize individuals and organizations for access to government services and information. CIDR also supports the issuance of electronic identity cards and the management of identity information. How can I … Read more

GSA IT Schedule 70

The General Services Administration (GSA) IT Schedule 70 is a government-wide acquisition contract (GWAC) that provides federal, state, and local government organizations with access to thousands of pre-vetted, IT service providers. The Schedule 70 contract vehicle allows government organizations to procure a wide range of IT services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, enterprise resource planning (ERP), … Read more

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is a government agency that is responsible for issuing unique identification numbers (UIDs) to Indian citizens. The agency was established in 2009 with the goal of providing every Indian citizen with a unique identity number that could be used for various purposes, such as accessing government services or … Read more