SDN is just coming into its own. While it eventually may have a significant impact on networking, for now Federal agencies need to maintain the extensive installed networks in use today. It is expected that Federal IT professionals will gradually transition to SDN, as it has the potential to reduce requirements for proprietary, hardware-dependent services and would allow agencies to take advantage of virtual capabilities that enable more simpl...

This EXECUTIVE BREAKFAST for Government and Industry will help in preparing for & Selecting from Among the Accredited Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs). The event will focus on: What Cloud Service Providers and Government Agencies Need to Know to Receive Third Party Accreditation in Accordance With FedRAMP Approximately 80 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) have applied for accreditation through FedRAMP, working with one or more of...

Building on the success of the inaugural Cloud Fair 2012 in Seattle, the Business & Technology Solutions Summit - Cloud & Big Data Conference & Expo has expanded to include big data, social, and mobile computing. The focus on Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud – collectively known as the SMAC technology stack – elevates this conference series as a premier event for the cloud computing and big data communities.The adven...

Gartner Research recently called the convergence of cloud and mobile a security “train wreck.” Disruptive technologies like cloud and mobile are moving government data and processes outside the agency’s perimeter and into the CIO’s control. Increasing public sector interest in public and hybrid cloud models, combined with a shift towards service-oriented procurement solutions are forcing organizations to re-think their...

Government agencies are being tremendously impacted by the challenges of managing and utilizing Big Data. Legions of IT pros are trying to make legacy technology go against its nature. Money is spent, deadlines are missed, pressure is mounting, and your department heads and other constituents don’t quite get it. So how do you really get started? Agenda 8:00am Registration, Breakfast & Networking 8:50am Welcome & Introductions 9:0...

The President’s digital government strategy: Build a 21st century platform to better serve the American people. This effort charges government with delivering better access to government using modern tools and technologies—affordably. Through IT reform, government is focused on innovating with less to increase technology’s impact on the mission, reduce waste and duplication, and improve the effectiveness of government service...

Building on the success of the inaugural Cloud Fair 2012 in Seattle, the Business & Technology Solutions Summit - Cloud & Big Data Conference & Expo has expanded to include big data, social, and mobile computing. The focus on Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud – collectively known as the SMAC technology stack – elevates this conference series as a premier event for the cloud computing and big data communities.The adven...

The Federal government plays a critical role in leveraging technology to cut costs and streamline government. Data center consolidation and optimization along with adoption of innovation technologies such as cloud computing will save taxpayers billions of dollars. FedInsider will bring to the table both industry and government stakeholders to discuss government plans for data center migration and innovation in this second term. Join FedInsider...

This is a challenging, stimulating, and opportunity-filled time to be a Federal IT professional. The push toward innovation and introduction of new, more flexible technologies is influencing how agencies create, collect, store, share, and manage information. Plan to attend this FCW Executive Briefing for a snapshot of where the government is making progress with massive data center consolidation and agency efforts to move suitable information...