IoT – Unleash the Power of Big Data to Improve Government Outcomes More than any other tech trend, IoT will fundamentally change our society — from healthcare to law enforcement to environmental protection to transportation to defense. And, the implications for cyber security cut both ways. More than a pipe dream, IoT’s already in action in government. How are agencies deploying data normalization, analytics, and visualizatio...

Join MeriTalk's Big Data Exchange for the third annual Big Data Brainstorm on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. From acting on real-time analysis to predicting the future, the power of data is limitless. Data analytics are transforming how agencies view the world and get things done, and forcing agencies to reevaluate how they store its data – the way data is protected is key t...

Today's society is all about convenience. From cars to homes and even cloud solutions, customers demand customization and control in order to best fit their changing needs. As agencies continue to transition workloads to the cloud, Feds require flexible cloud models to better facilitate a smooth, secure migration. What should be considered when preparing to manage multiple cloud environments? What systems should an agency have in place to mana...

There are two types of people – those who know they’ve been hacked, and those who don’t. Federal agencies, companies, and individuals are under attack every day from hackers, and our wealth of data is the ultimate prize. With outdated government data centers taking much of the blame in recent attacks, agencies are increasingly turning to the cloud for security. Still, no defense is impenetrable, and it’s only a matter o...

Join MeriTalk's Cyber Security Exchange for the fourth annual Cyber Security Brainstorm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. From insider threats to legacy security gaps to financial crimes and everything in between – it's no longer "if", but "when" in the government cyber incident arena. Government and partners across industry and academia are looking to improve collective c...

Hosted by MeriTalk in partnership with OMB, this forum is an opportunity to hear first-hand from agency CIOs and the people who drafted the legislation to discover the details you didn’t know and the path forward as we get one step closer to FITARA implementation. FITARA’s the hot thing in Federal IT. Not just another buzz phrase, the new CIO empowerment law requires that agencies’ top IT execs sign off on all IT procurements...

Join MeriTalk’s Cyber Security Exchange for the second annual Cyber Security Brainstorm on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together savvy Federal cyber security experts to share best practices, collaborate on challenges, and discuss what is needed for the future of cyber security. More details coming soon. For more information, contact Lisa Futterman...

Cyber security is not a new priority for those in the government's IT and management trenches. But it is a growing priority for the second term administration. This means agencies and industry partners can expect many cyber hot button issues being front and center over the next year - critical infrastructure protection, cyber crime, continuous monitoring, TIC, mobile device management, data protection, and information sharing. What does Congre...

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...

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...