Agile development is high on the CIO Council's list of priorities, driving improved technology outcomes through swift technology development cycles—but it's not just about development. Acquisition plays a key role in the process, as underlined in both the 25-Point Plan and the accelerated timelines of the Cloud First and Shared First initiatives. The acquisition process has always been critical to meeting the needs of the technology work...

The 4th Annual Information Technology Expo for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) will be hosted by the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA)- Alaska Chapter. AFCEA is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry, and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence, and global security. About J...

"Joint Forces' Inflection Point: What to Hold and What to Fold?" The sixth annual Joint Warfighting Conference offers an East Coast companion to the popular AFCEA-USNI West conference held each year in San Diego, CA. This conference provides a premier venue for engaging the warriors and industry leaders who are shaping the nation’s military strategies and warfighting platforms. Registration is FREE for panel sessions and exhibits. Ticket...

The AFCEA Bethesda Government-Wide Initiatives Excellence Awards recognizes individuals or groups whose contributions in information technology have significance beyond their organization. These contributions represent achievements that advance business and citizen interaction, leading to improved effectiveness, cost-savings and leadership that meet national priorities and serve as a model of excellence government-wide. The awards will be pres...

Law enforcement and national security depends on adaptation—adaptation to the economy, adaptation to technology and adaptation to criminal methodologies. As budgetary cutbacks become commonplace in the Federal government, creativity in new technology initiatives must take precedence as agencies are increasingly expected to do more with less. Law enforcement agencies and officers will need to use new tools, including, data analytics, secu...

Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Announces Distinguished Guest Speaker For March Luncheon SAN ANTONIO, March 9, 2012 -- The Alamo Chapter of AFCEA is honored to welcome guest speaker Lee Ellis, Col. USAF (Ret), Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at the Hilton San Antonio Airport (611 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216). Lee Ellis is an author and the Founder and President of Leadership Fr...

The budget has become more than just a battleground for agencies and IT shops, it’s become an issue of national debate. The result: a $1.2 trillion cut to federal spending over the next decade. With no agency or department off-limits, initiatives like data center consolidation, cloud computing and mobile government become even more important. But to be successful in this new environment, agencies will need to consider more than individua...

Thank you to everyone who attended CYBERSPACE 2012! It was another successful year and we hope to see all of you back next year February 5-7, 2013. CYBERSPACE 2012 Symposium 7 – 9 February 2012 The Broadmoor Hotel | Colorado Springs “Cyber in a Converged and Consolidated Infrastructure” Please join us in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 7-9, 2012 for CYBERSPACE 2012. This is our fourteenth symposium year and we...

West 2012 “America’s Military at the Crossroads: What’s Out and What’s In for 2012 and Beyond?” January 24-26, 2012 San Diego Convention Center Register Now! Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West 2012 is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. Registra...

CONTACT AFCEA Alamo ChapterPO Box 200363a Austin, TX 78720Phone: 866-445-9114Fax: 512-692-2651Email: info@alamoafcea.org Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Conference & Expo (Alamo ACE) San Antonio, Texas, December 13-16: The Alamo Chapter of AFCEA is pleased to host the 2nd Annual Alamo ACE, the premier symposium event for IT/Cybersecurity professionals. This year’s conference theme...