The era of big data is here. And with it, agencies have the opportunity to make faster, better decisions to improve mission performance. But there’s a problem. The volume of data is overwhelming and traditional databases and methodologies aren’t up to the task to manage, analyze and share more disparate data sets quickly and securely while accelerating agencies’ mission. The good news, however, is that every agency and organi...

St. Louis - known for the Arch, barbeque, blues music, the St. Louis Cardinals, and much, much more - will wow Communications School attendees from June 13-15! The “Gateway to the Best in Government Communications” school program will wow you with the variety of training topics, including social media, communications strategic planning, and plain language. The Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invalu...

As the cybersecurity challenge has morphed into a multi-front battle -- from the insider in the next cubicle to a distant but malevolent foreign power -- chief information security officers, network operations and security operations center staffs have steadily acquired a variety of tools to counter the threats. This video webinar will explore how agencies can add intelligent automation to the arsenal of techniques they’re using in the f...

Acquisition is a Team Sport The acquisition process has several phases: research, proposals, pricing negotiations, accounting, legal, and ultimately, the integration of two, or more, entities. No one single person can be an expert in all of these segments, so teammates engage when needed and slip out when they've successfully completed their piece. While there is never really a large group of active people working on all of the tasks together...

Transition between Directive 2001/20/EC and Regulation EU No 536/2014 Until the Clinical Trials Regulation EU No will become applicable, all clinical trials performed in the European Union are required to be conducted in accordance with the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC. Why should you Attend: Because the current Directive will be significantly altered and replaced by a Regulation which is legally binding on all Member States Areas Cove...

This course will teach how to conduct a software validation program that will satisfy FDA requirements and produce a safe product. Why should you Attend: Testing software to prove that it works and has no bugs is not sufficient to obtain FDA approval. There are additional requirements,analyses and tests that FDA feels are necessary to prevent user injuries. Areas Covered in the Session: Software validation more than testing Requirements tracea...

Sophistication of adversaries and complexity of modern theaters of war, including Cyber, are giving rise to new challenges across the Department of Defense. Without shifting the way IT infrastructures are designed and built, the gap between the military’s operational requirements and the ability of IT operations to deliver will continue to widen. From advanced urban environments to austere corners of the planet, the availability of techn...

Improving Security and Innovation for the Mobile Ecosystem DSI’s Mobile Security for Defense and Government Summit is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military and civilian organizations, industry and academia can come together for actionable discussions and debate. About the Summit & Why You Should Attend Both the DoD and Federal agencies are in...

When it comes to modernization, it is not enough to update or replace legacy systems and the underlying infrastructure. Rather than merely playing catch-up, agencies should be positioning themselves to meet future unanticipated requirements, with the ability to pivot quickly and effortlessly. Automation is key. Whether tightening security operations, optimizing the data center, or implementing DevOps, agencies need to reduce the complexity of...

Successful autoclave Performance Qualification starts with a fundamental understanding of steam sterilization microbiology. Why should you Attend: Sterilization process parameters will be laid out as a basis for conducting autoclave performance qualification studies. Whether qualifying a new autoclave installation orcontinuing maintenance of existing equipment, there are specific expectations for steam sterilization that must be met. Areas Cov...