From social security numbers to missile defense specifications to personal addresses, the government is mandated to not only preserve but also protect citizen data. And most agencies have invested in a whole host of cybersecurity products to do just that. But what happens when there is an actual security incident? How does your agency prioritize and resolve the most critical threats first? How do you make the security talent you have more effe...

Government innovation was abundant in 2018. From the way cities collected trash, to the way federal agencies modernized their networks, agencies invested in creative thinking to solve seemingly intractable problems. And while challenges related to the workforce, legacy tech and more remain, it’s important to reflect on those pockets of innovation and share success stories. Join Chris Dorobek and his panel of experts on Wednesday, Decembe...

The federal government is increasingly adopting best practices for earth observation and imagery workflows to improve service delivery and support the administration's goals and other federal initiatives such as: Optimizing infrastructure investment.Enhancing safety and security.Identifying change in natural and built environments. Creating more efficient land planning workflows. Agencies are now realizing measurable benefits from new sensor...

Government is innovating, collaborating and problem solving at a pace that hasn’t been seen before in the public sector. With the aid of exciting technology like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT (just to name a few), the role of public servants is not just to serve their mission, but also to be informed about emerging trends. As we come to the end of the year, govies of all levels and functions should be considering wha...

Government agencies are facing ever increasing challenges to modernize and engage with citizens and stakeholders through digital channels. But you can’t just flip a switch to become a digital government. Change like that takes new tools, new processes and a new way of thinking. Essentially, you need to transform the way you work. But with regulations, security concerns and diminishing resources that can be easier said than done. That...

Are you ready to make productive change in government? Work together with your peers and make an impact from within? Help retain excellent employees in the public sector? Then welcome to NextGen Nation — it’s what we are all about! NextGen is a movement. It’s about inspiring government innovation. It’s about providing training and leadership opportunities to people new in government. It’s about helping managers br...

By now you have heard a million times that networking is the key to getting ahead in your career. But only three percent of the population LOVES to network, so what are are the other 97 percent of us supposed to do?Join us on Thursday, April 5th, from 5:30-8:00 pm for an interactive, in-person GovUp to learn how everyone from introverts to extroverts can network effectively.Specifically, you will learn: Insider advice on how to find the right...

State and local governments are finding that snapshots of data become stale very quickly. In fact, in today’s fast-paced world, “current” is outdated almost as soon as it's created. So how can a government truly become “real-time smart” and make data-driven decisions the moment something occurs? The answer hinges on your understanding of real-time data.That’s why Real-Time GIS is so critical for smart commun...

One of the biggest challenges government agencies face today are slow manual methods and lack of technical expertise. This leaves agencies unable to keep pace with the myriad of workflows and processes required by today’s technological innovations, which leads to constant firefighting, fines, increased cost and loss of accountability. Yet, organizations must be nimble to protect against cyber attacks by quickly addressing risks. With suc...

More Americans die every year from drug overdoses than they do in car crashes – and most of those overdoses involved opioids. The escalating opioid epidemic is just one of many serious health threats that are impacting communities all over the country. Fortunately, geographic intelligence can help communities address severe health threats like the opioid epidemic but also things like health care fraud, trafficking, gun violence and crop...