Government organizations are drowning under massive waves of data. It’s time to learn how data lakes can keep your agency afloat. In this course, we will explore everything related to data lakes, including what they can do, what role the cloud plays, and what insights you can gain from them. Learn how to successfully deploy data lakes for mission success by securing senior leadership buy-in, setting measurable outcomes, and determining i...

As government organizations modernize and innovate, the old adage stands true – time is money. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can help agencies be more efficient and speed time to mission. Throughout this course, we will explore how to leverage AI/ML to automate processes for better insights and efficiencies; gain visibility into networks to detect anomalies and prevent cyber threats; and integrate ML into systems...

Mastering the cloud is essential to digitally transform your agency. Throughout this course, we will explore the ins and outs of cloud computing – how to leverage it to advance digital transformation and how to secure your cloud infrastructure for mission critical workloads. We’ll also uncover best practices for migrating to the cloud, how to build an infrastructure that supports both remote and onsite work, and how to acquire clou...

To innovate faster, you need the right tools to unlock the ability to adapt and scale quickly. Most importantly, you need the right security levels to get there. Throughout this course, we’ll talk about the benefits and capabilities of DevOps, as well as how to appropriately integrate security into DevOps to fuel innovation. We’ll complete the course by featuring the baked-in security controls available on AWS and highlight the key...

The mission doesn’t stop when today’s cloud environment isn’t accessible in the field. So, how do you ensure critical government agencies and industries always have access to the technology and information they need? Throughout this course, we’ll explore how to bring cloud services to the edge and ensure it’s secure, compliant, and effective. With the AWS suite of edge technologies, you have the flexibility and ad...

We’re innovating fast. We’re working from anywhere. Together, we’re building the future – a people-centric, efficient, and resilient government. Join us at the virtual 2021 ServiceNow Federal Forum on March 9-10 to explore how Federal leaders are creating modern, automated, digital workflows. Together, we’re delivering exceptional employee and citizen experiences. The goal: empower agencies to scale services on de...

95% of enterprises use Active Directory to manage identities, making it both a great tool, and one of the most attractive targets for hackers. With remote work surging in 2020, new vulnerabilities in Federal IT environments are emerging. Add to that insider threat and mismanaged access controls, and you have a roadmap, directing bad actors to sensitive data. Perimeter security is no longer enough to protect government agencies’ highly dy...

A history dating back to 1789 and a presence in more than 160 countries – the Department of State is easily one of the most respected Federal agencies in the U.S. How does a 107,000-person workforce reliant on face-to-face business meetings in offices make the jump to telework at the pace COVID-19 has demanded? Tune in on Thursday, September 24 at 1:30 p.m. EDT for a complimentary webinar to hear Principal Deputy CIO Michael Mestrovich d...

Federal IT has earned the status of lifesaver in the COVID-19 pandemic for its ability to deliver vital services to citizens in times of crisis. MeriTalk is chronicling those successes – along with lessons for the future as agencies turn to the next generation of service improvements. In this edition of CIO Crossroads, we examine the Department of Energy five months into the fray. Tune in on Thursday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m. EDT for a c...

2020 marks the start of a new era in government IT. Even compared to a few months ago, the governments’ operational needs and security priorities have undergone a paradigm shift. Federal, State, and Local government IT leaders are quickly scaling work from home support to unprecedented levels, despite many organizations lacking needed infrastructure and security controls for a perimeterless work environment. Join government and industry...