Where government employees should work has become quite the controversial issue. And there are a lot of reasons in the DC metro area why employees are being called back to their offices, including to help support the local economy. The White House has asked agencies to revisit their telework policies to try and bring more employees back into the office, at least part-time, to help enhance collaboration. But many government employee unions are...

The technology revolution that has reshaped consumer markets has now arrived at the state level. Case in point: the State of Ohio, where state, local and educational organizations are moving quickly to integrate innovative technologies that can drive better decision-making while lowering the cost of ownership for IT systems. Incorporating new technologies also creates opportunities to reimagine the future workforce, for both the public and pr...

The spread of 5G – fifth-generation mobile communications – across all levels of government is being accelerated by its usefulness in high-speed data transmissions and flexibility in customizing network applications. And the range of applications by government agencies made possible by 5G may only be limited by one’s imagination. Some of the innovations supported by this wireless standard were born out of necessity – at...

508 compliance has been the minimum accessibility standard for generations. But with recent Executive Orders on disability and customer experience, agencies are now focused on achieving a broader and more effective definition of accessibility. This can include revamping websites to be more readable all the way down to making proper color choices for constituent resources. Agencies are looking for new ways and strategies to increase accessibili...

In today’s hybrid world, employees need digital solutions more than ever to prepare for the future of government work. They need a platform to help them identify skills gaps and develop ways to close them, and one that helps employees comply with new training requirements. The digital solution has to be accessible, easy to use, and most importantly FedRAMP-secured. Join us online Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn from go...

Do you think of innovation as a lightbulb turning on, that “aha” moment that changes everything? That can happen, but often innovation is a lot less dramatic: It’s the small tweaks, tech improvements, and process changes that are truly transformative. Join us online Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how they define and put innovation into practice.

The Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices course provides the fundamental knowledge and insight on Big Data that you need to know to be a successful Data Professional. Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices provides a comprehensive overview of big data concepts, terminology, and systems combined with the effective best practices that successful data professionals are using to gain substantial benefit from one of the most important ass...

It’s often said that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. The same is true when it comes to digital transformation. To transform your operations, you need real-time insights into mission-critical operations, including financial, human resources and spend management. That is why enterprise resource planning is an engine of transformation. Join us online Thursday, July 27 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to hear from go...

For better or worse, government processes are still largely manual and paper-based. Yet, in the private sector, we’re used to online services, contactless payment and a seamless experience. So why is there such a disconnect? Why is government lagging so far behind when it comes to digital transformation? And are those barriers truly permanent? Join us online Wednesday, July 26 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT as we discuss how government employee...

To drive innovation you need to move to the cloud. But what cloud? When it comes to the cloud, one size does not fit all. To support your IT infrastructure and innovation efforts, you likely need to take a multi-cloud approach, leveraging different platforms for varying capabilities — and this can be a management headache. Join us online Wednesday, July 19 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT, to hear from government and industry experts...