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The Shahed Playbook: How Iranian and Russian Drone Production Will Disrupt Modern Warfare

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No weapon is more emblematic of the new chapter of drone warfare than the Shahed, an Iran-designed one-way attack (OWA) drone that fundamentally operates as a cheap, easy-to-assemble cruise missile.…

Boots on the Ground: Open-Source Research in Action for Federal Agencies

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Open-source research improves government services, but is it an exaggeration to say open-data also helps federal agencies save lives? We don’t think so. Just look at the COVID-19 pandemic. In…

Iraq Is Not an Iranian Vassal State

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An opinion piece by Aaron Magid

Information Continuity in the Federal Government

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When federal agency leadership and staff change, institutional knowledge gets lost and missions are put at risk. Knowledge management helps preserve the agency’s information continuity and set up future staff for success.

Curating Your Data for Better Outcomes

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Data curation and management – when done right – can be a powerful tool that leads to better outcomes. Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction.

What Is Open Source Research?

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Here at Tesla, there are 4 pillars to our open source research process, all working together to help our clients be better informed and make better decisions. Take a look.

Marie Kondo-ing Our Geospatial Data

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The Marie Kondo craze extends beyond your closets and attic: Learn from our GIS team, who is decluttering geospatial data to build a better product!

Using Knowledge Management to Present Your Data With Impact

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Data is often unorganized and overwhelming. It could be difficult to recognize significant connections and trends and even harder to grasp a clear picture of what your data is trying to tell you.

This is why data visualization often becomes a key part of your knowledge management program.

Data Management is a Team Sport

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Tesla In the News: A conversation with David Grosso, senior geospatial analyst at Tesla Government

Building a Corporate Culture of Excellence Through a Better Commuting Experience

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At Tesla, we help clients act with confidence because they have the right information to make the right decision at the right time. But this wouldn’t be possible without our team, so we make a point to hire only the best and the brightest from a variety of backgrounds. To attract and retain our talented team, we look for ways to show how much their work means to us.

One way is by offering innovative teleworking and commuting options.

New Year’s Resolutions to Kick-Start Knowledge Management and Information Curation

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If you’ve been to the gym lately, you know a lot of people are all-in on their New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and improve their health. If you’re not one of them, we promise not to judge you.

Distilling Your Data to What’s Important

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In our previous post, we looked at how knowledge management can solve your information overload. More isn’t always better. Deep down, you know it’s true. But it’s easy to forget, especially when it comes to collecting data.