The Federal government has complex information technology needs, impacted by policy, culture, budget and other non-technology factors. These add a unique set of challenges to the development of major IT projects. Media and government watchdogs focus on struggling projects, but significant improvements in citizen services and efficiency in government has resulted from innovative technology programs, managed well and on time. Project management,...

How is the government securing information in the face of cyber-attacks? OMB has mandated that agencies must implement continuous diagnostic monitoring by 2017 to assure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Federal information and systems. Hear from government leaders who will walk us through what agencies and industry stakeholders need to know about securing our nation’s technology. The White House - will discuss the memo;...

The state of the economy, sequestration, continuing resolution, and government cut-backs are themes that government buyers and their industry partners know well. How has the Federal government’s support organization, their industry partners, fared in these changing time? Join AFFIRM at our December 14th luncheon for a snapshot of the government sector from industry’s perspective. Government acquisition professionals, program manage...

Location and Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 The Hamilton Crowne Plaza Washington, DC1001 14th Street NW (14th & K)Washington, DC 20005Phone: 202-682-0111Metro: Metro Center (Red Line); McPherson Square (Blue and Orange Lines)(map and driving directions) Costs Government Attendees Government Subscribers - included in subscription; log in to register and reserve your seat Government Member Pre-Registered (before 11/13, 12pm) - $20 Govern...

On August 8, 2011, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Memorandum to the Heads of Federal Executive Departments and Agencies that clarifies the authorities and roles of Federal CIOs under the Chief Information Officer Act. This policy instruction highlighted the changing role of Agency Chief Information Officers, away from “just policymaking and infrastructure maintenance, to encompass true portfolio management for all IT....