The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to announce the return of their annual IT symposium: USACE IM/IT Symposium 2010. (This conference has previously been called the DIM/CIM Symposium and the RIO Symposium.) The USACE IM/IT Symposium will take place at The Benson Hotel the week of August 16-20, with exhibits open from Monday evening's reception through Wednesday afternoon. There have been some key personnel changes at USACE since th...

The Nation’s Critical Infrastructures face a myriad of physical and technical threats. These threats, whether natural, man-made, accidental or intentional, each carry a certain level of risk that could compromise national security, public safety, and the economy. The first step in securing Critical Infrastructures is the performance of a full spectrum Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA). An RVA is an assessment of an organization...

Federal Business Council, Inc. (FBC) and the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) – Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNC) will be partnering to co-host the 1st Annual Information Technology Expo at the newly formed Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), formerly Fort Lewis and McChord AFB.The purpose of this expo is to allow JBLM personnel the opportunity to evaluate the latest advancements in the IT field, as well as up...

Introduction to GSA Schedule Contracts: Understanding, Securing, & Managing a GSA Schedule Contract The GSA Schedule Contract is the most widely used government contract vehicle. In fiscal year 2009 government agencies purchased over $37.4 billion products and services through the GSA Schedules. Join us for this complimentary information session to learn more about what the GSA Schedule Contract is and what is involved in pursuing and hold...

FBC and the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Oklahoma City Chapter will be partnering once again to host this one-of-a-kind, two-day Information Technology Expo at Tinker AFB. This is the only IT Expo held at Tinker AFB each year. This annual expo allows exhibitors the opportunity to have access to information technology, communications, engineering, and contracting personnel at Tinker AFB which would otherwi...

The Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo is the most dynamic industry trade show in the Midwest showcasing the latest products and services for security and law enforcement professionals. Now in its 10th year, MSPCE brings together an exciting 2-day marketplace featuring state-of-the-art security and law enforcement products, systems and services. ATTEND IN 2010! Your registration includes access to exhibit hall featuring full spectru...

The 7th Annual Variable Message Format (VMF) Summit, hosted by the Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, will take place at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel, August 2 - 6, 2010. The conference welcomes industry to showcase their newest technology through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities. Exhibits will be held on August 3 - 4, 2010.The 2010 VMF Summit provides a unique opportunity for all members of the VMF community to come toget...

The Federal Business Council is pleased to announce that the Chief Information Office has offered to host our first expo with the ATF since 2006. Shortly after our last event, the ATF began to move into their new ATF Headquarters’ Building (aka The Fortress). This event will mark the first event of its kind in the new facility, and we welcome you to participate as an exhibitor.Exhibit Space includes:• One day access for 2 company re...

Acquiring open source intelligence (OSINT) requires more than just an ability to use the Internet. Special databases and off-line sources are among the many rich veins of intelligence which go unknown and untapped by law enforcement, business researchers, security personnel, terrorism, gang and financial researchers and intelligence analysts. This course provides a five step process developed over ten years and augmented by tips, hints, checkl...

Topics: Introduction to Camera Basics - Frame rates, shutter angles, scene files; Introducing the HD DSLR Revolution; Understanding and selecting HD formats; Utilizing Color Space and Color Depth; Large Format Sensors, Lenses, and Image Quality; and more!