Author: Pete Sinnott
June 25, 2025
AI Isn’t a Cheat Code — It’s a Necessary Skill
by Robert Bruce, TCG Deputy CTO
In 2025, we’re past novelty. We’re entering a phase where using AI well is a professional skill that any developer must have to meet the expectations of clients and employers. Whether it’s GitHub Copilot or a few…
June 17, 2025
Does Being Rude to AI Make It More Useful? Why Sergey Brin Is Wrong
By Robert Buccigrossi, TCG CTO
Being Polite to LLMs is Not Anthropomorphism, it’s Probability
Just a few weeks ago, in a clip from a May 2025 event, Google co-founder Sergey Brin shared a surprising take on interacting with AI models. He claimed that models, not…
June 11, 2025
Modernizing Federal Data Infrastructure for AI Readiness
By Dia Adams, TCG Data Program Lead
Artificial intelligence is swiftly changing how federal agencies deliver on their missions, improve services, and increase operational efficiency, but as agencies set their sights on ambitious AI goals, a significant obstacle still remains. True…
June 5, 2025
Policy Shifts and Energy Costs: Lessons from the 2025 ForumGlobal US AI Summit
by Robert Buccigrossi, TCG CTO
On June 3, ForumGlobal held their 2025 US AI Summit with federal, state, and industry leaders. The Summit made it clear that tomorrow’s AI landscape is governed by two variables we don’t control: policy whiplash and…
May 1, 2025
ICYMI: Major Cloud Providers Unveil New AI Tools
In the first half of April 2025, the largest cloud service providers—Google, AWS, and Microsoft—announced significant updates that could shape how federal agencies plan and execute cloud and AI initiatives. Here’s what government IT leaders and program managers should know:…
March 25, 2025
How Agile and Low-Code Accelerate Delivery
In an era defined by rapid change, the ability to quickly adapt and innovate has become a critical competitive advantage. For Agile practitioners, understanding and harnessing the power of low-code isn’t optional—it’s essential for staying ahead in a world where speed and…
October 18, 2024
Navigating the Agile Shift: FedRAMP’s Pursuit of Speed and Security
By Tige Nishimoto, TCG Solutions Development Director
When you think of FedRAMP, certain words often arise: “cloud,” “security,” “standards,” “government.” Yet, sometimes, these are accompanied by terms like “cumbersome,” “heavy,” and “overwhelming.” The reputation for FedRAMP’s authorization process taking months,…
August 21, 2024
Supporting Citizen Development in Power Apps and Power Automate
By Tres Lewis, TCG Low-Code Lead
Federal agencies that have implemented or are considering low-code solutions may have heard the phrase “citizen development” and wondered how feasible it is. Citizen development occurs when non-IT staff are empowered to develop their…
July 24, 2024
AWS Summit Conference 2024: AI Takes Center Stage
By Robert Buccigrossi, TCG CTO
The AWS Summit Conference in Washington, DC, held in June 2024, marked the 13th iteration of this annual event. This year, the conference offered over 220 sessions, including breakouts, builder sessions, chalk talks, and workshops. Despite…
July 8, 2024
Insights from a Decade of CPARS Data at TCG
By Lisa Alferieff, TCG COO
Companies that contract with the Federal government know that positive Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings are gold and serve as a report card, of sorts, to help the government with future source selection. The government…