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...

Implementing Deep Retrofits fosters competency in developing retrofit solutions that demonstrate integrated, holistic, and synergistic approaches to energy-efficient retrofits. The goal is to yield higher performance results than are achieved with standard, individual, and routine energy conservation measures. Develop skills in scoping opportunities and drafting a statement of work; building system synergies and areas of technology integration...

What to know and how to start... A soldier will receive medical attention from many military hospitals and clinics throughout his or her career. Meanwhile, family members back home may be treated for injuries or illnesses by their local physicians. With treatment received by many different healthcare providers over the course of several years, how will each family member’s health records be accurately maintained and protected? Will they...

Increase your competency in protecting agency core operations and critical mission functions by integrating energy security measures into upgrades, retrofits, and new construction projects. Focus areas include islanding; smart grids, micro-grids, and advanced controls; reliability-centered maintenance; emergency planning and fail-safe scenarios; and best practices and project examples. First Thursday Seminars air from 1:30 to 3:00 PM EST and c...

Learn how to use the FEMP Technology Deployment Matrix to identify and select clean energy technologies that have a high potential for immediate deployment into agency energy-use reduction programs; assess potential benefits; execute market-based deployment strategies; and develop performance metrics to validate effectiveness and justify project funding. Archived streaming video available after the event 24/7 on the DOE FEMP website.

Achieving Efficiency in IT Acquisitions Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 PM EST As federal agencies continue to look for cost-savings in their IT functions, many still face major hurdles in the acquisition and implementation of new technologies. Recent reports generated by the GAO and CIO.gov’s Techstat toolkit are providing federal managers the metrics they need to measure the effect and success of IT projects. Join Government Executive...