Modernizing federal information technology (IT) systems requires competency, scalability, complexity, and security. Agencies across government currently operate legacy systems that need to keep serving constituents – even as upgrades are underway. The Decennial Census is one example agencies can look to for guidance. It leveraged a technical integrator approach while migrating to the cloud. This hour-long program will bring together thou...

ATARC's Federal Reskilling Virtual Summit on August 25, 2020, will focus on the re-training of the Federal IT workforce on the newest technology innovations. Hear how the needed skill sets have changed and how team leaders are helping to educate their employees on how to use new technology developments effectively. This event will focus on identifying current major qualification needs in the emerging technology areas of cloud computing, artifi...

According to Gartner, moving applications to the cloud is a top priority (and one of the most often mentioned game-changing technologies) for government CIOs today. But obstacles – like lack of experience in cloud migration, security concerns, and policy hurdles – continue to impede agencies’ progress. The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified this issue considerably as agencies rely on their information technology infrastructure t...

One of the biggest threats to maintaining Continuity of Operations is a DDoS attack. Tom will discuss: (1) the evolution of modern DDoS attacks; (2) technical vulnerabilities of on-premise devices such as VPN gateways, firewalls and application servers to DDoS attacks; and (3) demonstrate the technical features of Arbor Edge Defense that enable it to be the first and last line of an automated perimeter defense

The flexibility and ease of deployment of SD-WAN has accelerated its deployment as new network edges emerge for large enterprise and government entities as MPLS continues to be prevalent within the Federal ecosystem. Tory will discuss: (1) Remote site monitoring solutions for MPLS; (2) Utilizing vSTREAM Family of Virtual Appliances for maintaining visibility in SD-WAN environments; (3) Deployment options for vSTREAM within uCPE of SD-WAN or Pu...

Across Army Material Command, organizations are turning to Tableau to improve data-driven, decision-making and readiness. On Tuesday, July 28th, we want to shine a light on some of those examples and help create bridges between communities where data, rather than intuition, drives decision-making and improves readiness. Register for this live session to hear how Army Material Command is using Tableau's visual analytics to make data available a...

Cloud migration is a complex endeavor for even the most experienced of IT professionals. Patrick will discuss: (1) The AWS “Well Architected Framework” whitepaper; (2) How Smart Data and NETSCOUT Threat Intelligence Solutions can help improve operational efficiency, lower costs, improve performance, and build Security into any Cloud environment; and (3) technical best practices for monitoring cloud migrations and cloud implementations.

The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure continues to evolve its mission critical application status as organizations of all types realize the importance of enhanced user mobility and remote access. Paul will discuss: (1) Common challenges of access; poor user experience; and application issues; (2) How to use network visibility to understand and manage your VDI environment; and (3) Best Practices for Instrumentation.

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. The old, monolithic approach to work, where most employees are engaged in large agency-wide initiatives, is no longer effective. Now that many are working remotely, how do you continue to manage agency productivity and get it all done? Join this panel of government thought-leaders for a dynamic discussion on the role remote work productivity and colla...

An information-sharing event focused on the impact DevOps is having on the Federal Government in handling the uncertain times of COVID-19. The pandemic has stretched both demands for government services and the resources federal agencies have to deliver on their mission. Agencies have been challenged to find ways to deliver more quickly, more efficiently, and with greater flexibility than ever before. In software, these are just the sorts of c...