When it comes to cybersecurity, state and local have an opportunity to build on significant work already done by the federal government. This includes standards and processes for defining an overarching cyber framework and establishing a baseline for cloud security, as well as a contract for buying continuous diagnostics and mitigation solutions. Register now for this free virtual event, where federal cybersecurity experts will provide state a...

You're invited to a screening premier of Spectre, the last James Bond film. A brief presentation prior to the movie will show you how the Quantum approach to storage is different. Shaken, not stirred. Friday, Nov 6 8-11am You must register* to attend. www.quantum.com/jamesbondfed * Only qualified IT professionals will be registered to attend.

Go Ahead. Gain Insight, Ideas and an Action Plan VMware vForum is a free one-day event that offers a unique setting for IT professionals to engage with experts and learn about the latest technologies, tips, and trends in the field. Join us on October 22, 2015 in Washington, DC! It doesn’t matter whether you are at the start of your journey or already have an advanced deployment plan—join us as we help you navigate your IT journey a...

High-Speed File Transfer: Deliver Your Data Faster Does your organization struggle with sending large files over challenging networks? Are you looking for a solution where users can quickly transfer an unlimited number of files of any size over long distances with complete security and uncompromised reliability? Aspera software - already in use and accredited for SIPRNET and JWICS, and is FIPS 140-2 compliant - has been thoroughly vetted by th...

Tickets Now Available! Join us on October 14th for the 28th Annual GCN Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Be there as we recognize the outstanding achievement of federal and state & local teams, who are working at a time when demands for high performance, security and a clear return on investment have never been greater. Your attendance at the 2015 GCN Awards Gala would not only show your support for these achievements, but al...

Overview: “Big Data” is the current trending technology in government and industry. But “Big Data” should be focused in meeting mission needs in government – not an end in itself as data can be expensive to collect and to verify. Data analytics is the discipline of examining raw data to draw conclusions about that information. When focused on specific areas such as Medicare/Medicaid, Immigration, Student Loans or...

Interview with CIO of CalPERS, the nations largest public sector pension fund in the U.S. with over $300 billion in assets. Discussion topics will include: Strategic plan New IT initiatives Security CIO governance at CalPERS Open data & transparency MyCalPERS – Lessons learned Doing business with CalPERS

Vanguard Security & Compliance™ is the most advanced cybersecurity educational summit dedicated to System z®. Vanguard Security & Compliance West will feature highly regarded security and compliance experts from around the world. Experts from CA, IBM, Vanguard, and private industry will present the most current information and instruction about cybersecurity threats, protection, configuration and compliance in a proven format...

Gain the knowledge you need to deliver business value and competitive advantage with data Join us at TDWI San Diego for end-to-end coverage of the most important and complex topics, skills, and disciplines that are essential to succeed in today’s data-driven world of business. Unlike any other conference experience, TDWI San Diego gives you the depth and breadth of knowledge and hands-on experience needed to deliver a cohesive data strat...

Objectives—OASIS, in collaboration with The World Bank, will bring together public and private sector security professionals from around the world to evaluate, debate, and collaborate on cyber security best practices and tools. Driving intra-government coordination is an overarching theme. Fostering interest and collaboration among countries in support of safe guarding critical assets from financial services to large public events will b...