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.

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...

Are you feeling the itch that it’s time to make a career change but you don’t know how to get started? Or maybe you have a difficult supervisor or colleague and you could use some advice on how to work with them? Sometimes, it helps to get some outside advice from an expert. Lucky for you, we have brought together a team of mentors to get your questions answered. Join NextGen and Presidential Management Alumni Association (PMAA) on...

It’s rare to find someone who truly enjoys public speaking. Even those who seemingly lead meetings with ease can struggle to feel confident and capable. For some, even everyday face-to-face interactions can be a major source of stress. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how to strengthen your public speaking skills and find your professional voice. Specifically, you’ll learn:...

The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS) is held annually by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in the Washington, DC metro area, providing training for contracting professionals in both government and industry. The two-day symposium consists of keynote addresses from contracting and acquisition leaders, nontraditional panel discussions, 35 breakout sessions, and many networking opportunities with 1,000+ attendees....

Back by popular demand, the Public Sector Innovation Summit will explore how technology-driven innovation is advancing government mission success. The most influential IT leaders from government and industry will convene to discuss best practices, opportunities and key trends in the government technology space, such as efficiently moving to the cloud, transforming IT to modernize government, innovating in a risk-averse culture and much more. J...

Don’t miss the leading government cybersecurity summit in the world…now entering its landmark 10th anniversary and now expanding in length. By popular request to allow for additional content and networking, the 10th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit will expand by a half day beginning the afternoon of September 4. The summit will now be held on September 4-5, 2019. You will network with and hear again from the “who...

FDR has consistently provided high-quality, unparalleled and timely training that will help you in your current job AND in the future. Now in our 34th year, you'll experience more networking opportunities, along with the essential training on critical issues you face in today's federal workplace. FDR 2019 offers 60+ workshops and sessions addressing EEO, HR/LR/ER, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Issues and more to provide you with author...