The freshly minted executive order on improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity is a critical step forward in protecting our nation against the increasing volume and dangers of cyber attacks. The order is unquestionably setting the right direction but its execution brings with it several challenges that will confront all agencies. One of the largest of those challenges is the handling of event data. Even at the simplest levels handling the ra...

In response to the growing threat of wildfires, on June 30th, 2021 the current administration assembled Governors from Western states, Cabinet officials, and various partners to discuss ways to protect communities across the country from wildfires and their devastating impacts strengthening fire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response efforts, including a need to enhance the utilization of data and technology to protect communities...

The Federal Mobility Group (FMG), established by the Federal CIO Council, was tasked with improving cybersecurity, governance, and accountability for federal mobile device usage and programs. Co-chaired by mobile leaders from DHS, GSA, and NIST, the FMG sponsors a Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) Mobility Metrics Working Group (FMMWG) that is focused on updating the FISMA mobility metrics for fiscal year 2022 and beyond....

As the country fights to emerge and recover from the global pandemic, clear opportunities exist to use data systems and analytics to develop better policy, identify strategies that work better, and promote trust in national systems and institutions. GovDataX 2021 conference, hosted by the Data Coalition, will focus on topics such as the role U.S. efforts play in leading data modernization, aligning data needs to improve the delivery of benefit...

As the country fights to emerge and recover from the global pandemic, clear opportunities exist to use data systems and analytics to develop better policy, identify strategies that work better, and promote trust in national systems and institutions. GovDataX 2021 conference, hosted by the Data Coalition, will focus on topics such as the role U.S. efforts play in leading data modernization, aligning data needs to improve the delivery of benefit...

This event will explore the current state of technology, use cases, and limitations of Federal Data, in the Federal Government space. Listen in as topic experts explore the importance of Federal Data Strategy. What does implementing a Federal Data Strategy mean for a Federal Agency? What are the best strategies to implement Federal Data Strategy within the federal Government? What are the benefits? Tune in to hear from these panelists on the c...

Implementing customer experience (CX) strategies and principles isn't just about making people happy. CX methodologies and strategies are a disciplined approach tht demonstrates a quantifiable impact on outcomes that matter - from achieving the mission to efficiencies through managing the budget, to improving employee engagement, strengthening equity in service delivery and strengthening trust in government. Government services change the live...

The importance of data isn’t new. What has changed is the ever-growing number of sources generating data – mobile devices, cloud-based software, IoT sensors, and more – and how organizations are using emerging technologies to rapidly unlock its value. Whether it is making a commitment to 5G, expanding IoT networks, incorporating employees’ personal devices, or myriad other technological advances, agencies are looking to...

The importance of data isn’t new. What has changed is the ever-growing number of sources generating data, and how emerging technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence are being used to unlock its value. Today data comes from everywhere – mobile devices, cloud-based software, IoT sensors, and more. According to an IDC InfoBrief released in May 2020, data created at the edge will grow 6x faster than that from other systems. J...

Agencies have come to accept the cloud and migration of data to the cloud as the new normal. The adoption of a hybrid multi cloud data strategy is crucial to manage data access layers and consume cloud resources consistently across agency infrastructures. This panel aims to bring you a collaborative information discussion focused on what may be the best way for agencies to implement public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid multi cloud strategies...