Overview: We have all seen the results of the big data hype. Big data projects fail at the same alarming rate (2/3rds consistently fail to meet functionality, date or cost plans) that characterize IT investments in general. The failure of big data can be attributed to three specific factors: 1) Without an agreed upon definition of big data all results (measurements, claims of success, quantifications) were correctly viewed skeptically and wit...

Automation -- a staple of federal IT initiatives for decades -- can only go so far when it comes to improving the performance and cost-effectiveness of government operations. The problem is that traditional software can only do so much without human intervention. That is where artificial intelligence comes in. The interest in AI is not to replace people, but to augment their ability to do their jobs, whether that involves managing IT operation...

Modernization is no longer an option. As part of its effort to drive innovation and technological advancement, the Trump administration has established the Office of American Innovation, which will bring together the best ideas from the public and private sectors. One of its top priorities is to improve government operations and services—and IT is a key part of that. This event will bring together thought-leaders from government and indu...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to Drones in the Federal Airspace and Internet of Things (IoT) Forum on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Renaissance Washington in Washington, DC.The theme, "Unleashing the Power of IoT and Drone Technology', will focus on how drones and IoT are currently being used in the federal arena and look to the endless possibilities that IoT and Drones can offer. The...

The era of big data is here. And with it, agencies have the opportunity to make faster, better decisions to improve mission performance. But there’s a problem. The volume of data is overwhelming and traditional databases and methodologies aren’t up to the task to manage, analyze and share more disparate data sets quickly and securely while accelerating agencies’ mission. The good news, however, is that every agency and organi...

The Federal Government is one of the largest producers of data in the world. Big Data is transforming every agency across Government and many have already appointed Federal Chief Data Officers (CDO’s) in response to OMB guidance. Federal agencies are using Big Data to transform government mission in scientific discovery, environmental and biomedical research, education, transportation and national security. Melvin Greer, Director Data S...

This educational one-day symposium will feature subject matter experts from the Federal government and academia participating in panels discussing hot-button topics in the area of big data and analytics.Also included is the MITRE-ATARC Big Data Collaboration Symposium features discussion and white-boarding between government and industry subject matter experts in a small-group setting. The outcomes of these sessions will be compiled in a White...

Technology is changing the way government interacts with the citizens it serves, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. We'll explore these changing dynamics and take a look at case studies from agencies and teams who have transformed the way their services are designed, delivered, and perceived, all with an eye towards championing their customers — the citizens and people who use their services.

Register today for the Federal IT Acquisition Summit on November 16th in Washington, DC. Hear from seasoned government professionals and decision makers as they provide insights into key trends and developments in federal IT. During the plenary sessions, IT and acquisition leaders will discuss how agencies can address key issues around cybersecurity, IT modernization and cloud. Attendees to this intensive one-day program will: Receive GSA IT S...

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...