The NextGen Summit is the embodiment of what NextGen represents: inspiring government innovation and providing training and leadership opportunities for public servants. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 5,000 federal, state and local govies to be positive change ambassadors. This year, the NextGen Summit will be hosted virtually on August 19-20, 2020. Why does it matter to me? The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enab...

According to Gartner, moving applications to the cloud is a top priority (and one of the most often mentioned game-changing technologies) for government CIOs today. But obstacles – like lack of experience in cloud migration, security concerns, and policy hurdles – continue to impede agencies’ progress. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified this issue considerably as agencies rely on their information technology infrastructure t...

One of the biggest threats to maintaining Continuity of Operations is a DDoS attack. Tom will discuss: (1) the evolution of modern DDoS attacks; (2) technical vulnerabilities of on-premise devices such as VPN gateways, firewalls and application servers to DDoS attacks; and (3) demonstrate the technical features of Arbor Edge Defense that enable it to be the first and last line of an automated perimeter defense

The flexibility and ease of deployment of SD-WAN has accelerated its deployment as new network edges emerge for large enterprise and government entities as MPLS continues to be prevalent within the Federal ecosystem. Tory will discuss: (1) Remote site monitoring solutions for MPLS; (2) Utilizing vSTREAM Family of Virtual Appliances for maintaining visibility in SD-WAN environments; (3) Deployment options for vSTREAM within uCPE of SD-WAN or Pu...

Cloud migration is a complex endeavor for even the most experienced of IT professionals. Patrick will discuss: (1) The AWS “Well Architected Framework” whitepaper; (2) How Smart Data and NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Solutions can help improve operational efficiency, lower costs, improve performance, and build Security into any Cloud environment; and (3) technical best practices for monitoring cloud migrations and cloud implementations.

The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure continues to evolve its mission critical application status as organizations of all types realize the importance of enhanced user mobility and remote access. Paul will discuss: (1) Common challenges of access; poor user experience; and application issues; (2) How to use network visibility to understand and manage your VDI environment; and (3) Best Practices for Instrumentation.

We have all faced challenges from unforeseen changes this year. More than ever our people and their experience are the priority of all organisations, and how we deploy our talent is what makes our businesses resilient and reliable. Every year the ANZ HR community gathers at HR Connect to share their stories and inspire each other. This year join us on 1 & 2 July in a digital forum. Hear from thought leaders and our amazing customers and pa...

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. The old, monolithic approach to work, where most employees are engaged in large agency-wide initiatives, is no longer effective. Now that many are working remotely, how do you continue to manage agency productivity and get it all done? Join this panel of government thought-leaders for a dynamic discussion on the role remote work productivity and colla...

It is more important than ever to protect the availability of networks, security and application infrastructures to maintain continuity of operations. As government employees and contractors are continually accessing job essential applications from remote locations, new vectors of attack are emerging. One of the biggest threats to maintaining continuity and continuity of operations is a DDoS attack. Join Tom Bienkowski, Director, Product Marke...

Being a government meeting professional comes with a myriad of communication responsibilities. To move any effort along, it is essential for everyone to communicate as clearly as possible – especially with decision-makers. Failure to properly communicate in any setting may frequently end in a failed result. This is where being an effective communicator becomes an essential asset.During this presentation, award-winning branding and commun...