Traditional networks and data centers were never designed to handle today’s growth in bandwidth-intensive applications and are now being stretched beyond their limits. Enter Software Defined Networking (SDN), which is designed to address issues such as speed, scalability, and resistance. Please join us on the morning of March 17, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for an ATARC Federal Executive Briefing on Software Defined Networking...

Getting and keeping volunteers depends on understanding their motivations. Your need is not their reason for serving. We will explore the basic reasons for getting involved in anything, and look at tapping those motivations to get people involved and keep them happy—especially when you’re not working face to face.

Federal Managers -- Developing and Engaging the Workforce All federal supervisors, managers and executives are encouraged to attend this outstanding day of management training. Working in partnership with the USDA Virtual University, the Federal Managers Association brings federal managers a top-notch and practical program. Engaging presenters who really know the federal government will provide attendees with real-world examples and immediatel...

SMi's 3rd annual conference on Gas to Liquids Americas will provide a platform of discourse for the industry to consolidate the current state of Gas to Liquids within the wider midstream agenda. Returning to Houston in March 9 - 10, Gas to Liquids Americas 2016 will help you understand the commercial, economic and financial considerations associated with GTL technology and projects. What will you gain? Attendees will benefit from key insights...

It’s no secret that the information security profession is lacking female minds. In fact, the 2015 (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Studies study shows that women represent only 10% of the industry. Awareness is certainly improving, as evidenced by a recent increase in women-focused professional events. Yet, as the (ISC)2 studies have shown, the proportion of women to men has been stubbornly stagnant. The number of women in i...

For the past 40 years, the Federal Business Council has produced thousands of symposiums, expositions, training forums, and conferences, both on-site and off, for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. 2016 stands to improve upon our schedule, with over 100 events planned. Join us on February 3, 2016 for the GSA, FAA, HUD, Dept. of Energy at L'Enfant Plaza Technology Day. FBC is excited to announce the GSA, F...

Make plans to join us for the NAGC Headquarters Open House/Happy Hour on Jan. 28, 5:00-7:30 pm. Members and non-members are welcome. This is your chance to meet the NAGC Board and staff and learn more about our organization. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Bring your business card for a chance to win prizes! Free parking is available, and NAGC will provide shuttle transportation from the East Falls Church Metro Station upo...

If you are a small business looking to expand your reach in the federal market, communicating effectively with your Government customer or a large prime is absolutely critical to developing your relationships. All too often, we make poor impressions, we don’t demonstrate our value well, and we don’t come prepared to ask the right questions when participating in these discussions. This must attend event will provide you the tools, b...

Jennifer Schaus has almost 20 years of government contracting experience, and will host this Lunch and Learn on the complexities and strategies in federal government contracting. The presentation will provide a high level overview about federal contracting requirements as well as contract vehicles and other marketing tools. Ms. Schaus runs a consulting firm in downtown Washington D.C. and works with both product and service clients, domestic a...

According to IDC, outdated federal IT networks are incapable of fully exploiting the extensive advantages of the mobility, cloud, social networking, and big data analytics technologies collectively. This modern infrastructure will allow agencies to develop flexible networks that can easily and cost-effectively adapt to the changing needs of federal employees, citizens, and warfighters. Agencies are holding back because of concerns that moderni...