Data comes from many sources, data definitions, variations in data, different systems, and from many users. It is important to gather and identify data from a multitude of sources to explore data patterns and data trends to be used for forecasting, planning, future strategies, innovation, research, and others that are not affected by fluctuations, repeated sequencing over fixed periods of time, unexplained random variances, and much more. Ever...

The goal of every data initiative is to drive smarter decisions and deliver better outcomes. But that won't happen unless security is front and center in the data evolution. Join us online Wednesday, July 13 from 2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. ET to hear from government and industry experts about how to create a secure data ecosystem. These data ecosystems should have a seamless process for analyzing and sharing data, data that you can use to make measurabl...

With hybrid work on the rise, agencies need to make sure core elements of a productive workforce aren't neglected. This means organizations must prioritize collaboration, communication and inclusivity, especially as we see employee engagement and retention slipping. Join us online Wednesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT, to learn how governments can enable a more efficient and strategic hybrid workforce by focusing efforts on inclusivity an...

Forced by the pandemic and remote work requirements, agencies at all levels of governments made a pivot to digital services quickly in 2020. Now, many organizations are pausing to evaluate their progress so far and create a strategic plan to target new opportunities, evaluate customer expectations and experience, and address workforce training needed in the new environment. As part of this digital re-evaluation, agencies will need to get buy-i...

Women Empowering Women Women in today's era, more than previous times, are navigating pathways to more senior management and executive positions, while managing their work and home life, their steps in growth, and their selected roles, especially in fields where women are underrepresented. The second annual Women in Leadership Forum will focus on the techniques and steps of how women in primarily male-dominated organizations or agencies have a...

Join ACT-IAC for a lively discussion about the journey to IT modernization in the federal government. Hear federal and industry experts and leaders share their strategy and experiences to sundown costly legacy systems and improve access to information. Our program will touch on: Does the government have unique challenges? Are there better paths to success than others? What obstacles does the road to modernization have? What timeframes should b...

Is your organization’s culture data-driven? Data is everywhere, and government agencies are constantly being told to use it to make better-informed decisions, but how do you actually do that? With so many different kinds of data and so many different ways of using it, it can be hard to know where to begin. Join us online Wednesday, March. 9 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to gain insights from government and industry experts about how you and yo...

From wildfires and hurricanes to increasing crime rates and the continuing pandemic, public safety organizations at all levels of government find themselves spread thin these days. However, a continued wave of technology innovations can help fill their need for better data, quicker response and effective delivery of services. The move of many public safety organizations to the cloud has opened new options for using and sharing operational data...

The President’s Management Agenda’s three-pronged vision outlines specific changes to the Federal government’s workforce, customer experience, and management of businesses. Priority 1’s focus on the American workforce challenges government agencies to become model employers in terms of diversifying their workforce and the support they provide those employees. Recruiting and retaining the best and brightest means ensurin...

IT modernization continues to be a guiding light for the federal government, but long-standing issues still complicate agencies’ plans, in addition to urgent new issues. Continuing cloud migration and management, more potent cybersecurity and supply chain risks, budgeting, as well as evolving remote work environments add up to an increasingly complex environment for agencies looking to modernize their IT at scale.Adapting to those challe...