Uncertainty may grow regarding how the election cycle will impact modernization initiatives. Starting now mitigates potential delays and losing any sunk costs if projects are completed before it’s too late. National elections bring unexpected changes in direction and almost always include an inevitable period of reflection and reassessment. These circumstances may add months of unavoidable [...]
BRMi developed a DevSecOps framework using the GitLab platform to jumpstart your system development efforts. Our team identified tools and processes that accelerate adoption to support our clients in digital transformation initiatives. The first of these tools is a DevSecOps platform that enables development teams to develop code in an agile and secure manner. Developers [...]
Has your intelligent automaton (IA) project produced the same flawed results as before, only faster? That is likely because the project automated a damaged process or uses bad data. Damaged processes include one or more tasks that are executed inconsistently or inefficiently. Bad data comes from inconsistent data capture processes, duplication across multiple platforms, and [...]
At BRMi, we believe in the power of leadership—different from management. Both disciplines are important in creating a successful team and organization, but we don’t confuse the two skillsets. Management is about planning; whereas, leadership is about inspiring. BRMi values leadership at all levels of the organization because it empowers staff members to be creative [...]
SILVER SPRING, MD – JANUARY 7, 2020 – BRMi, a Silver Spring, MD-based IT services firm, today announced the acquisition of DMS, Inc., a Frederick, MD-based government contractor with expertise in the public health market. Under terms of the agreement, DMS, Inc. becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of BRMi. The acquisition gives BRMi critical qualifications and [...]
CIOs in many agencies encounter significant challenges trying to move their agencies toward modernization. Successful CIOs are spending more of their time these days coaching and assisting the ones who haven’t been so fortunate. This one-for-all culture has a positive impact on how our government provides services. Change is, after all, not a simple or [...]
As we conclude another performance-assessment cycle, we reflect on our values as a company and on the contributions of our people. One particular aspect we highlight is innovation & creativity. In industry, we hear a lot about “big innovations,” but more commonly, it is the sum of smaller, everyday innovations that often make the biggest [...]
Agile frameworks vary dramatically even though they share a common set of principles. Organizations tend to initially adopt a framework based on their organizational culture and readiness and evolve it based on their experience in its application. Finding the right Agile framework to get started can be a challenge and may slow adoption as organizations [...]
Implementing change in government programs requires significant effort and commitment from leaders and managers. Here’s why: government bureaucracy functions (in a good way) as a persistent purveyor of service delivery stability that is the combination of official policy and historical implementation experience. A common example of the latter is the requirement for multiple explanatory paragraphs [...]
On November 15, 2019, BRMi team members gathered for Foodie Friday. It’s always nice to step away from our jobs and enjoy a few laughs over really good pizza. Headed by Michelle Draper, BRMi’s Social Committee organizes fun outings such as Foodie Friday so we can get together outside of work to socialize. It’s just [...]