In October 2020, the Federal Communications Commission established the 5G Fund for Rural America as another way to help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban/suburban areas. The advent of 5G wireless connectivity has the potential to boost new applications and citizen experiences across all levels of government. It also represents a fundamental change in how networks operate – 5G networks are the first end-to-end implementati...

According to recent government analysis, of the 2.6 billion visits to government websites in the past 90 days, nearly half came from a mobile device — 42 percent from a phone and 6 percent from a tablet. But the explosive use of mobile technology goes beyond citizens to the heart of government itself. This webinar will explore how agencies are using continuous diagnostics and mitigation to improve government’s overall security post...

Technology has become a pervasive part of government, whether it’s internal employee communication or reaching out to the IRS. Recent updates to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 have now it harmonized with European Commission standards as well as the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. The mandate for federal websites and digital documents to be accessible to all is more than a suggestion – it...

The passage of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act brought with it a charge for government to modernize its technology infrastructure through the Modernizing Government Technology Act (MGT Act.) The law spurred agencies to enhance mission effectiveness, reduce cybersecurity risks and build a modern IT workforce in order to deliver better service to citizens. In this briefing, we’ll explore the approach that government is taking i...

In the recently released President’s Management Agenda, IT modernization is identified as one of three key drivers of transformation in government. This hard-charging discussion will focus on agencies can achieve the next generation network, methods to secure their enterprise, and best practices to spur transformation. This video webinar will feature Government Matter’s host Francis Rose discussing IT modernization with IT leaders...

Cloud computing, mobile devices, the Internet of Things, and the increasing digitization of information in a hybrid computing environment present new challenges to securing data and information, especially for government agencies. The cyber-threat landscape requires an ongoing and relentless focus on security, especially when considering that many current government security, privacy, and compliance policies were developed in an on-premises on...

In cooperation with the American Planning Association (APA), the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) presents the October 2017 Planning Information Exchange (PIE) webinar. PIE, is a free quarterly webinar series focusing on tools, best practices, and strategies on the role of hazard mitigation planning and its connections with other community planning and hazard risk reduction initiatives. A community may have a large number of pl...

Government agencies face complex choices when moving to the cloud, but the benefits are compelling. Budgetary pressures are driving the need to lower operations and maintenance costs and cybersecurity concerns are escalating the need for modernization. This webinar will explore the techniques government can use to optimize their IT operations, consolidate data centers, improve governance and compliance, and chose the right approach for their a...

Learn everything you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it affects each stage of employment, from recruiting and hiring through termination. Complaints about violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are at an all-time high. Verdict and settlement amounts are on the rise. Without expert guidance about how to navigate the tricky waters of disability law, employers face enormous liability risks. This top...

Get up to date on recent reasonable accommodation laws in California. California employers are frequently confronted with employee requests for work-place disability accommodations and requests for leaves of absences. California and federal law continues to evolve in this area, making it difficult to ascertain the employer's duties and obligations. Courts have seen a steady increase in law-suits alleging disability discrimination and failure t...