Join GDIT and our partners at this half-day virtual event where we will focus on bringing together different perspectives to drive innovation, build inclusion and grow our networks in diverse and unique ways. Our third annual Women + Tech, the signature event of GDIT’s ForWard Employee Resource Group, is designed to give women the actionable tools, knowledge and networking skills needed to grow their careers. It is through bringing our w...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled and is now online due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 10/15/2020; Virtual TIC…Tock. The clock struck midnight for the outdated Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative. The new TIC 3.0 policy will eliminate barriers to the cloud, enable emerging technologies like SD-WAN, release the stranglehold on network access points, all while ensuring even greater F...

The COVID-19 pandemic has focused a bright spotlight on Federal IT. Leaders are turning on a dime so agencies can deliver vital services, protections, and trillions of dollars in financial assistance. As operations start to normalize, MeriTalk is chronicling the efforts of Federal IT leaders who are meeting the pandemic challenge head-on. How can agencies future proof government tech for what lies ahead? This edition of CIO Crossroads turns to...

With many organizations operating at near maximum telework, the demand for cloud-based remote access continues to impact Federal agency IT networks and cybersecurity strategies. Benefits of migrating to the cloud are clear – scalability, reliability, and accessibility, but without the right controls in place, agencies can be exposed to risk with numerous, spread out devices and endpoints. Join us on Thursday, July 30 from 1:30 – 2:...

Now more than ever, it is critical that defense workers can quickly and easily collect and use data to maximize efficiencies, improve mission readiness, and protect the people they serve. A modern data and integration platform makes this possible while alleviating the perceived barriers associated with modernization. Join Snowflake and Qlik (formerly Attunity) on Thursday, April 23 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., for a free demonstration of how y...

Digital government has moved from vision to mandate, and agencies must align mission needs with meeting modernization laws and guidance – Cloud Smart, the Federal Data Strategy, MGT, DCOI, TIC 3.0. How can IT visionaries, providers, and program teams chart a smart path forward as they strive to meet both objectives, while empowering program owners to succeed? Join Unisys and MeriTalk on January 23 for a half-day event featuring forward-t...

With the year quickly coming to a close, it’s time to look back on the past, look ahead to the future, and reflect on how far Fed IT modernization has come. Cyber Smoke is a unique networking tradition and must-attend event where you can take advantage of the opportunity to mingle with other cyber professionals from across government and industry. This month, we’re focused on progress of the MGT Act and how MGT affects FITARA and b...

Top cyber experts struggle to pinpoint the coordinates for successful risk management. DHS’ CDM program is helping agencies locate which direction cybercriminals and attackers are headed. This includes increased focus on securing beyond the perimeter, safeguarding mobile devices, and protecting sensitive data in the cloud. CDM offers a navigation system for government’s security future, but which route is the fastest, the most dire...

FITARA Scorecard 8.0 is anticipated later this spring. FITARA is a fixture in Federal IT and remains an important measure of how agencies are prioritizing modernization. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and MeriTalk for a complimentary award ceremony and networking reception on September 10 at 5 p.m. to honor Federal IT excellence, based on the FITARA Scorecard 8.0 grades.

By 2025, the world’s data will have grown to 163 zettabytes. In the digital age, data is no longer locked away – it’s distributed, dynamic, and diverse. Data is on your phone, in the cloud, in transit, and well, everywhere. Knowing how to leverage public, private, and hybrid clouds to make the most of your data is paramount to your agency’s innovation strategy. In today’s data fabric, speed is the new scale. Join...