Data center consolidation continues to be a high priority as we move closer to OMB's rigorous 2015 deadlines. How is the intersection of consolidation, cloud, mobility, and even big data going to affect the path forward? Which mandates are realistic and which should change? Join MeriTalk's Data Center Exchange for the second annual 2013 Data Center Brainstorm on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The event will bring to...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...

One of our most popular events, Annual Review provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network with others. Hear Jim Phillips and Barbara Kinosky’s predictions for 2013. Gain a solid understanding of recent events and changes in the contracting world—a great way to start the...

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) & Best Value (BV): Finding Common Ground in Government Acquisition The FAR states that ”an agency can obtain best value by using any one or a combination of source selection approaches.” Under “Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA)” (FAR 15.101-2), the relative importance of technical, past performance and cost or price elements of a proposal may vary and past perfor...

Objectives »» Manage your workforce without fear of litigation »»Identify opportunities for savings in capital projects »»Identify grant opportunities to offset capital expenses »»Use intergovernmental cooperation to reduce capital expenditures and share scarce human and capital resources Description This multi-disciplinary seminar will present ideas, from the perspectives of lawyers, managers an...

Objectives »» Learn how to recognize economic development ecosystems and how they are structured »»Gain an understanding of how economic development ecosystems support wealth, new venture, and job creation »» Become familiar with resources that enable successful economic development ecosystems to transform communities and showcase economic resilience »» Discuss case studies of successful economic...

Both the executive branch and Congress have recognized the need for improved interagency collaboration to reduce duplication, overlap, waste, and fragmentation. Join the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and FedInsider News for a day of learning and networking around Multi-Sector Leadership in a Digital World. This event will draw federal, state & local, association, and educational experts and manager...

IP3 Inc. will deliver the most innovative and comprehensive Live 5-Day CISSP® Training Program in IT Security, that addresses DoD 8570 compliance. The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) was the first credential in the field of information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 17024:2003. CISSP certification is not only an obje...

IP3 Inc. will deliver the most innovative and comprehensive Live 5-Day CISSP® Training Program in IT Security, that addresses DoD 8570 compliance. The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) was the first credential in the field of information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 17024:2003. CISSP certification is not only an obje...

Objectives »» Identify legal issues associated with using social media to gather information »» Establish how an employer can effectively design and implement a written social media policy Description Social media is the source of all information. For a governmental employer it is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides municipal employers with a wealth of information about prospective and current employees. On t...