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As we approach the first birthday of the Digital Government Strategy, this study takes a look into the progress, challenges, and path forward for mobility in the Federal government. Underwritten by Good Technology, this Mobile Work Exchange report examines agencies’ status with regard to OMB’s milestones, and provides specific examples of Federal mobility in action.
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On April 30, Mobile Work Exchange, Cisco, and Citrix announced the results of Telework Week 2013. The study finds that Telework Week 2013 participants saved a total of 15.1 million miles of commuting, gained back 665,936 hours, spared 7,892 tons of pollutants, and collectively saved $5.6 million in commuting costs.
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This study showcases increased productivity with mobile device usage and examines the associated security risk. Underwritten by EMC, VMware, Cisco, and Carahsoft, the report reveals that 55 percent of Federal smartphone users use their personal smartphone for work purposes and, out of those, one in three does not protect their devices with passwords.
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On September 24, 2012, Mobile Work Exchange announced the results of a new study, “Fly Me to Your Room: Government Video Conferencing Collaboration Report,” which showcases opportunities for increased efficiencies and cooperation – as well as significant savings – by utilizing video conferencing. Underwritten by Blue Jeans Network, the report reveals that if half of all Federal workers used video conferencing, they could save three and a half hours a week in productivity savings, amounting to $8 billion annually.
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On May 2nd, Telework Exchange announced the results of Telework Week 2012, an effort that encouraged employees to telework during the week of March 5-9, 2012. Sponsored by Cisco, the post-Telework Week report, "Bank on Telework: The Telework Week 2012 Impact and Year-over-Year Benchmark," finds that Telework Week 2012 participants saved a total of 6,413,006 miles; 251,774 hours; 3,453 tons of pollutants; and collectively saved $5.6 million by not commuting.
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This study provides a snapshot of where Federal agencies stand on enabling remote workers, and delivers a forecast for mobile IT investments. Underwritten by Riverbed Technology and SwishData Corporation, the report reveals that 65 percent of Federal agencies cite above-average IT programs for enabling telework and mobility. Additionally, Federal IT executives expect mobile device use to increase by 20 percent by 2013.
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a workforce of approximately 120,000 employees and provides the nation with leadership in many areas including food, agriculture, natural resources, and rural development. The Department also has between 20,000 and 30,000 partners in the industry, in contracts, and with state governments and has a presence in nearly every state across the nation. USDA’s responsibilities range from supporting customer sites, to managing food processing sites on farms, to patrolling borders to manage animal transport and health. With such a diverse set of functions, USDA recognizes that mobility is the answer for the workforce of tomorrow and is leading the way in streamlining operations and managing a distributed workforce.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is vital to the American innovator. At the cutting edge of innovation, the agency grants patents and registers trademarks throughout American industries, keeping up with an overwhelming demand of applications. In FY 2010, the Patent Business Unit examined 522,407 applications and the Trademark Business Unit processed 367,027 applications. As the agency strives to protect new ideas and investments, it also looks to drive innovation in the way its employees work.
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Underwritten by Juniper Networks, the report, which includes overall government-wide telework progress, top challenges, and peer-to-peer recommendation, shows that Federal agencies are making positive strides in telework advancements.
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Underwritten by Cisco, the post-Telework Week report, "Filling the Tank with Telework: The 2011 National Telework Week Impact," finds that during this week, 39,694 employees teleworked and collectively saved $2.7 million in commuting costs, and gained back more than 148,000 hours by not commuting.
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This study reveals the impact of rising gas prices on American commuters
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A study on how telework can offer commuters significant savings, but barriers remain to teleworking
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A study on business continuity challenges and how telework can support associated planning
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A study on America’s fuel conservation opportunity
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A study on the impact of rising gas prices on Federal commuters and how telework helps reduce commuting costs
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A study on business continuity preparation and how telework can sustain Federal government operations during a pandemic
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A study on Federal management perceptions of telework and how to overcome management resistance
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A study on Federal telework coordinators, polling their roles in agency telework programs
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In this report, underwritten by TANDBERG, Telework Exchange explains the benefits of telework programs for state and local agencies, outlines critical telework technology, and examines robust state and local government telework programs.
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In September 2008, the U.S. General Services Administration and Telework Exchange released a whitepaper describing the multiple benefits telework provides to the Federal Government, other public sector organizations, the private sector, the individual employee, and the community.
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This study, underwritten by HP, surveys Federal CISOs and dispels myths of telework and security incompatibility
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This study, underwritten by TANDBERG, reveals that Feds are telework friendly, based on responses to the Telework Exchange Online Telework Eligibility Gizmo, a quiz-based calculator that helps employees determine telework eligibility
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This study, based on a survey responses from 87 percent of National Science Foundation’s (NSF) employees, reveals that telework is a win-win-win for managers, employees, and the environment
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The study reveals that telework is becoming a significant IT purchasing factor in the Federal government. Federal IT executives reported they consider telework requirements when making IT infrastructure decisions and predict telework spending to increase in the next two years
