The federal government is in the early stages of adopting private and public clouds as a way to make government IT more flexible, elastic and scalable – optimizing efficiency and reducing costs. With the support of the Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a draft definition of cloud computing to be used across all agencies. Additionally, the General Services Admi...

As Federal Government agencies and the Intelligence Community prepare to face the challenges of the future, Dell is committed to providing solutions as unique as the expectations and obstacles that are characteristic of this rapidly changing IT environment. Fundamental to this success is the ability to envision next-generation computing needs and provide answers that are flexible and innovative while encompassing the ability to be implemented...

The national discussion continues on the best ways to manage cyber security across Federal Government operations. Join the 1105 Government Information Group and Juniper Networks for an interactive half-day event where government and industry thought leaders will address the challenges facing the to-be-named Cyber Security Coordinator including: How will this new appointee lead policy and strategy that will result in better defense of our natio...

Making content discoverable is the job of a well-constructed, robust taxonomy - and a mission-critical objective for today's organizations. Designed, developed, implemented and managed effectively, a taxonomy or categorization scheme ensures people are finding and using precise information in myriad internal data collections and websites. Now in its 5th year, Taxonomy Boot Camp has proven to be an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in...

Federal Computer Week will present an eSeminar with John Kindervag, senior analyst for security at Forrester Research, at 11 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 19, where he will discuss the latest cybersecurity issues facing government agencies.In its latest summary, the Homeland Security Department's Computer Emergency Readiness Team reported a 300 percent increase in data breaches at federal agencies between 2006 and 2008. As the government prepares its 2009...

ENTERPRISE SEARCH SUMMIT WEST is a highly intense, in-depth, 3-day conference that covers how to develop, implement and enhance internal search capabilities. If you are an information or knowledge manager or IT or search professional, ENTERPRISE SEARCH SUMMIT WEST is where you will learn strategies, explore solutions, and build the skill sets you need to make your organization’s content not only searchable but--more importantly--findable and a...

The KMWorld Conference and Exhibition offers a wide-ranging program especially focused to meet the needs of executives and strategic business and technology decision makers. This is a must-attend for those concerned with improving their organization’s bottom line, business processes and productivity, as well as streamlining operations and accelerating development and innovation in their evolving enterprises.

It's easy to buy reporting and analysis tools: business intelligence (BI) is a multi-billion-dollar market, with vendors ranging from the biggest names to boutiques. Unfortunately, most users don't have the time or resources to learn how to use BI tools. Yet organizations frequently deploy them to non-technical users, causing low user satisfaction, poor adoption rates, and minimal value per tax dollar spent. To be successful, you have to learn...

IT Security. It's a national priority that must be at the forefront of every public sector agency's IT infrastructure, plan, and program. From new initiatives like virtualization, cloud computing, and social media to the continued protection of your network and enterprise architecture, all security professionals must develop an expertise in security topics both broad and unique. Find the answers you need for today's ever-changing security clim...

The Obama Administration has placed Cyber Security as a national priority, as they recognize our increased dependency on cyber space and are committed to developing the policies, processes, people, and technology necessary to diminish cyber security-related risks. They are not only poised to address the current and future threats but are proving their dedication to protecting this domain through the development of a new national strategy for c...