How to Achieve Continuous Monitoring in Federal Government Agencies Continuous monitoring streamlines costly security operations to help senior federal officials gain greater visibility into their organization’s security health and precise information for continuous risk management. An effective implementation collects data from ongoing processes, correlates against multiple contextual factors, takes action automatically where appropriat...

The Federal IT Shared Services Strategy was released last year which details the steps agencies must take to begin chipping away at more than $46 billion in duplicate IT investments. The government has rolled out 7 shared services initiatives in the past 4 years, along with sequestration and budget cuts, shared services is now a strategy organizations must execute. It is no secret the government has trouble with efficiency, as we operate in si...

For years, the US aerospace industry pushed for relief from a burdensome and antiquated export control system. Now, that effort has finally paid off with substantial reforms to both the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which will directly impact manufacturers and exporters of aircraft and aircraft components. The time for talk is over, and the moment for action is now! Learn what...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will host a live First Thursday Seminar webcast on Rethinking Operations & Maintenance for High Performance Buildings on June 6, 2013. Experts Sarah Jensen of FEMP and Michelle Slovensky of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory will offer training about engagement programs for key stakeholders – including building owners, operators, and occupants ...

Perhaps they were mis-hired to begin with. Or, perhaps they were promoted well past their ability; perhaps they simply don't want to do what's required... You just don't know and you're spending a ton of your time analyzing the "why" and the "what. Perhaps you're thinking is "I'm spending my time for no return, when I could be spending it on someone else for recognizable value." Dr. Stephanie shares success strategies on working with the un-co...

In recent years, the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) has tasked Government agencies with consolidating Data Centers for reducing costs, improving efficiencies, promoting the use of Green IT, and creating an infrastructure that is fast, nimble and cost effective. Come hear from government and industry practitioners who are at the forefront of developing the next generation government data center. Attend this webinar and lea...

Jennifer Schaus hosts a series of government contracting webinars (complimentary). They are all recorded and available for download. Full calendar is available at: http://JenniferSchaus5.eventbrite.com RECORDING: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA6FTq1q2D4Bob Dinke and Rob Tilson join us for a discussion on Mergers & Acquisitions for Government Contractors.

In one of the most dramatic and complex changes to US export control regulations ever, the Obama Administration recently announced sweeping changes to the ITAR and EAR to implement the first big step in export control reform. The massive rules (view the rules) overhaul ITAR controls on military aircraft, engines, and related items and move a significant portion of items on the US Munitions List to the Commerce Control List in the EAR. The chan...

Join us for a series of one-hour training sessions to examine to the current policies, trends, executive orders and technology for establishing an interactive dialogue with constituencies and effective online collaboration. May 14: Mobile Security: Preventing Theft & Protecting Content Wherever It Goes With the increase in both mobile devices and security breaches, your agency must work harder to prevent data theft while integrating advanc...

Learn a step-by-step approach to placing a utility energy service contract (UESC) task order under a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Areawide Contract. Focus on developing skills related to the acquisition plan; preliminary audit and findings; feasibility study and project proposal; contract for construction; construction and installation; performance assurance and acceptance; post-construction and commissioning; and sample document...