Join AFFIRM, in collaboration with TechAmerica Foundation, for an informative discussion of seismic shifts taking place in the Federal market at AFFIRM’s December 18th monthly luncheon. You’ll hear from thought-leaders from DOE, VA, USDA, and GSA as they share their perspectives on budget priorities within their agencies and the mission imperatives that are driving them. We’ll also discuss highlights from the TechAmerica fede...

As the Administration develops the U.S. Open Government National Action Plan 2.0 to further harness new technologies, policy continues to drive innovation and change. Open data, mobile computing, identity management, Cloud First and more have brought to government leaders new tools to improve mission performance. AFFIRM’s November educational forum will draw upon both government policy leaders and practitioners to talk about how to seaml...

Cyber innovation is a topic of critical importance to our government and our nation. All of us from industry to state and local government to U.S. Federal play a role. Join us as we gather to ensure our nation’s cyber strength. This event is open for registration and will deliver this program as scheduled. Government holds a trusted role as the shepherd of our national security. Threats to cyberspace pose some of the most serious challen...

The state of the economy, sequestration, continuing resolution, and government cut-backs are themes that government buyers and their industry partners know well. How has the Federal government’s support organization, their industry partners, fared in these changing time? Join AFFIRM at our December 14th luncheon for a snapshot of the government sector from industry’s perspective. Government acquisition professionals, program manage...

Location and Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 The Hamilton Crowne Plaza Washington, DC1001 14th Street NW (14th & K)Washington, DC 20005Phone: 202-682-0111Metro: Metro Center (Red Line); McPherson Square (Blue and Orange Lines)(map and driving directions) Costs Government Attendees Government Subscribers - included in subscription; log in to register and reserve your seat Government Member Pre-Registered (before 11/13, 12pm) - $20 Govern...

On August 8, 2011, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Memorandum to the Heads of Federal Executive Departments and Agencies that clarifies the authorities and roles of Federal CIOs under the Chief Information Officer Act. This policy instruction highlighted the changing role of Agency Chief Information Officers, away from “just policymaking and infrastructure maintenance, to encompass true portfolio management for all IT....