Why They Happen, How to Avoid Them, and What to Do if They Happen to You May 9, 2017 1:00-2:30 PM EDT Consent agreements are a feared, but recurring feature of the export control and enforcement landscape. The recent announcement of the ZTE consent agreement signals that the Trump Administration has not stepped away from this enforcement option and, in fact, is willing to apply it to new issue areas and regulatory regimes in order to further A...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Update webinar, Utility Green Tariff Programs, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET on May 4, 2017. This First Thursday Update presents a new option for agencies to purchase renewable energy through their utility: green tariffs. Green tariffs allow large utility customers in traditionally regulated states to procure renewable power from their util...

The explosion of connectivity and multiplying data sets have opened millions of entry and exit points for data – consequently identifying a breach is about as easy as looking for a needle in a haystack. Hence, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence now stand shoulder to shoulder with our cyber defenders on the thin digital line. So, how are agencies leveraging big data analytics to harden systems without sacrificing performance,...

Properly documenting an employee’s poor performance or questionable behavior so that you can hold employees accountable presents a win/win for your agency. And if the documentation is done correctly you will see an increase in productivity, stay out of litigation and maintain high morale among all employees. You’ll get comprehensive training on the process of creating and maintaining complete, appropriate documentation so you can h...

Government agencies face complex choices when moving to the cloud, but the benefits are compelling. Budgetary pressures are driving the need to lower operations and maintenance costs and cybersecurity concerns are escalating the need for modernization. This webinar will explore the techniques government can use to optimize their IT operations, consolidate data centers, improve governance and compliance, and chose the right approach for their a...

The government technology refresh efforts continue with a goal to improve, retire, or replace existing information technology systems to enhance cybersecurity and improve efficiency and effectiveness. The CIO Council’s State of Federal IT notes that the rapid transformation of how Americans interact with business, news, entertainment and other services has radically changed citizen expectations of how they interact with government. This...

As many agencies race to buildout their application backlog with their new microservices architectures, many are grappling with the decision of whether to integrate those services with their legacy systems. Whether or not to reuse a legacy system(s), at the expense of duplicating integration logic across services or rewriting the legacy system is a common dilemma. Join us for this complimentary webinar to explore how agencies can leverage a mi...

Digital transformation of government services may not seem easy, but it can be. In this webinar, we'll explore how local governments can modernize across a number of key areas to be more efficient, transparent, and, ultimately, provide better service to your citizens. Learn how to easily automate and implement solutions for: Citizen engagement Government transparency Inefficiency tracking Internet of Things (IoT) Workflow automation Employee g...

U.S. sanctions policy was front and center in 2016 like no other presidential election campaign in living memory. The contest featured accusations of inappropriate ties with Russia, recriminations over the “worst deal ever” in Iran, questions over the Obama Administration’s opening to Cuba, and more. As the dust begins to settle, and the presidency of Donald Trump takes shape, exporters are wondering what this all means for t...

Federal use of mobile technologies continues to mature. Since the advent of the mobile government movement, agencies have developed more effective security policies, clarified their choices of eligible mobile devices, and built a number of mobile applications for agency use and for deployment to the public. This webinar will explore the management and policy issues surrounding mobile devices and how to deliver government’s mission more e...