Negotiating IT contracts emerged as a leading technology leadership priority, according to recent Gartner CIO research. To maximize business value, leaders of sourcing, procurement and vendor management must support growth while cutting costs, adapting to changing requirements and minimizing risks. This raises the question: How can IT leaders better prepare to optimize negotiation priorities during a time of rising inflationary pressures? Join...

Next generation conversational assistants – built by you Copilot Studio in a Day (CSIAD) is a beginner-level training designed for everyone to learn how to respond rapidly to your customers and employees at scale, using next generational conversational assistants. No matter if you are a business expert or IT developer, you will learn to develop copilots quickly, in a single day using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Copilot Studio in a Day (CSI...

How would you rate your current capability statement? You have one, right? It is the leading marketing tool used in the government contracting arena. Join us for a lively and information packed session that will define what must be included and what to avoid. Attendees will draft their own content using strategies to make your capability statement stand out from the crowd. Who should attend? Small, minority, women, and veteran business owners...

Join us at Microsoft Discovery Day: Modernize Your Security Operations Center to see how you can get protection and visibility across your hybrid, multicloud, and multiplatform business with Microsoft Sentinel, a modern security information and event management (SIEM) solution that simplifies and scales your security operations as your infrastructure grows. Who should attend: Chief information and security officersSecurity and operations direc...

Cyber attackers are shifting focus from cloud security to targeting devices and firmware. How can you ensure your endpoints remain secure? The next iteration of modern devices addresses this challenge by building security measures into the physical devices themselves, maximizing protection against the latest threats. Join Government Technology and HP for a live webinar on July 23, 2024, at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET. We’ll explore the latest tren...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Office of the Chief Acquisition Executive (OCAE) is excited to host its July industry engagement event on Tuesday July 23, 2024, 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET. Join us as CISA experts engage in a moderated panel discussion on Data Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Post-Quantum Cryptography. The FY2024 CISA Future Forward Series ignites innovative capabilities th...

Join Women in AFCEA for our popular virtual Happy Hour! Switch off from work, grab a drink, and join your fellow women professionals for a positive chat about life in the IT/Cyber/Global Security industry. We'll be chatting how to get certifications, set up small women owned businesses, and reviewing the 8a changes.

With the average data breach surpassing $4.45 million in 2023, local governments and state agencies must prioritize the development and implementation of effective incident response procedures. Implementing comprehensive incident response plans before a threat is detected can feel daunting given the time and financial investments required, but the investment will pay off tenfold when municipalities find themselves under a real attack. Join Gov...

Infrastructure and operations (I&O) leaders today are at the core of creating foundations for enterprise generative AI (GenAI). To maximize the return on GenAI investments, I&O leaders need to devise AI supercomputing strategies and drive optimal orchestration of AI training and inferencing, be it for the cloud, data center or edge. While interest in GenAI largely centers on business outcomes, the absence of an infrastructure strategy...

Despite all the hype, generative AI (GenAI) faces the same challenge as other innovative technology initiatives: They can be tough to justify to the board. How do you build your best case to get true board buy-in for implementing and scaling innovative technologies, such as GenAI? How do you scale innovative technology projects so the entire enterprise can reap the benefits? Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar as Gartner experts...