GovLoop’s 4th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is helping you piece together the government tech puzzle. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. We know turning your data into meaningful information can lead to big changes, but how do you actually make sense of your big data? The Internet of Everything is here, but what does that really mean and how do you maxi...

Even though the official holiday season is over, there is still one more gift-giving day on the horizon - Valentine's Day. And we all know buying the perfect present doesn't come easy. You oftentimes have to fight crowds of shoppers, wait in long lines, and pay extra for gift wrapping. The cloud – four years ago it was the buzzword heard around government, now the cloud is in many ways the norm, but buying the cloud is still a bit trick...

Every day it seems like there's a new online dating site geared towards a very specific audience. A dating site for farmers? Yes, it exists. A matchmaking app for individuals over 50? Yup, it's real. The reason these niche online sites exist? Because data has shown there is an audience for them. The government is trying to get into the data game, too. They're using their vast data sets to make better and more informed decisions. On Wednesday,...

In reality, everyone practices project management.You may not have a PMP certificate. You may not know what PMBOK is. But as a leader in government, you are undoubtedly helping to deliver quality projects, on time, with limited resources, and making an impact. Join us for a free online training, where we will provide 20 great project management tips to help you do your job better. You’ll find answers to questions like: How do you manage...

Password management, user access and security are not what they used to be. The complexity of managing various platforms requiring different authentication, different regulatory regimes, and of course, budget and IT department constraints is high. And so are the risks associated with poor governance! Federal agencies need an effective and holistic identity and acceess management (IAM) strategy. But where do you start? Join us on Thursday, Febr...

Open source has become important for solving complicated issues across the board. But where do agencies begin? How can you take advantage of open source technologies?View this on-demand 1 hour online training to learn how open source software is propelling government forward. Specifically, we'll share: Case studies and examples of research-focused government organizations that are leveraging open source. Benefits of an open source strategy to...

We are in the midst of another technological era. The "Digital Age" holds many parallels to the industrial revolution with multiple breakthroughs in manufacturing, inventions and workforce changes. As we sit on the cusp of remarkable innovations, this new "Digital Age" will be powered by data. Open Data programs are being used to drive new economic opportunities, re-imagine service delivery and empower citizens to act on authoritative data whi...