Is remote work working for you? After almost two years, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift and evolve. That evolution continues to reframe from where, with what tools and how the government workforce continues to work. The current hybrid workforce is testing the limits of many agencies’ workforce strategies. Take something as simple as a broken laptop. How does that get resolved in a remote setting? Does the laptop get sent back to...

Public sector organizations face a unique challenge when it comes to the cloud: how can they successfully migrate their operations while maintaining the security standards that the Federal Government and other public entities require. To solve this problem, Amazon created the AWS GovCloud (US), accessible to US customers who meet strict security and compliance standards.Whether you’re currently on GovCloud or planning to migrate, Datadog...

Did you know the average number of days to fully recover after a ransomware attack was 287? The Homeland Security Department (DHS) launched a task force to create a better strategy to prevent and combat ransomware attacks. The reasons for this task force are clear. In 2020, there were nearly 2,400 US-based governments, health care facilities and schools that fell victim to ransomware. Join us online to learn from government and industry expert...

Governments are straddling two worlds: the remote and the in-office. The dueling needs of end users on both sides puts a strain on IT, security and production. What tools, resources and best practices can agencies use to support a hybrid workforce? Join us online with our government and industry experts to explore how a hybrid work environment is changing the way governments operate by forcing modernization to data sources, applications and de...

Now that most employees are working remotely, cybersecurity is paramount. This upcoming online event is designed to help you become a cyber expert, no matter your role in government. You’re welcome to join for the full training, or just pop in for whichever discussion interests you! Each segment will feature experts, relevant case studies and best practices that you can bring back to your agency. Here’s what you’ll learn: Ask...

Government agencies have been rocked by the mounting coronavirus pandemic, the unrest at the Capitol and the fight for racial justice, and are now preparing for a new administration. All of that change and uncertainty can often leave employees feeling anxious, fearful and unsettled. To strengthen the resilience of their workforce agencies need to effectively provide psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety covers three basic...

2021 will certainly be a transformative year for government. To help agencies plan and prioritize, GovLoop’s editorial team will share their five big predictions for government and best practices for addressing those trends. Join us for a 30-minute online chat to learn what’s on the horizon and ask your questions to the GovLoop editorial team. Specifically, you’ll learn: How the government’s workforce will continue to e...

Do you really know what it means when cloud is referenced and talked about? What options do you have for leveraging cloud technology, and why would you want to? Why are companies and government organizations getting hacked? What happens when you don’t consider the security implications of moving to the cloud? Join us online Thursday, Dec. 16 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn the answer to these questions and more. Plus, learn...

2020 has forced agencies to rethink how they deliver services, experiences and trust to citizens. The cloud has enabled that transformation by giving agencies the technology tools they need to consistently deliver the right message, to the right person, at the right time. And that goes a long way to improving citizen trust. Join us online Thursday, Nov. 19 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT learn from government and industry experts how to e...

The NextGen Summit is the embodiment of what NextGen represents: inspiring government innovation and providing training and leadership opportunities for public servants. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 5,000 federal, state and local govies to be positive change ambassadors. This year, the NextGen Summit will be hosted virtually on August 19-20, 2020. Why does it matter to me? The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enab...