COVID-19 crystalized America’s innovation imperative. MerITocracy 2022: American Innovation Forum is an event produced by MeriTalk in partnership with Hill and White House leadership as well as industry visionaries. More than a talk shop, this program will underscore the requirement for tangible outcomes and practical operational plans. MerITocracy will focus on creative thinking around critical issues that sit at the nexus of policy and...

The pandemic showed that Federal computer systems are aging, redundant, and struggling. Congress appropriated $1 billion to the Technology Modernization Fund in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan and the White House added $500 million as part of the Cyber Executive Order – for a total of $1.5 billion in available TMF dollars. These new funds present an immense opportunity for our nation to modernize our aging government technology sy...

On October 28, 2021, cyber professionals from across government will gather for a virtual experience at Cyber Central. Join us as we explore increasingly hot button cyber issues that are top-of-mind in the new Administration, Congress, and wider cyber community. Specifically, we’ll address the following: How agencies can meet the latest security directives outlined in the Administration’s May Cyber EO How prioritization of secure c...

Government is laser-focused on understanding its federated data and working toward enterprise-wide visibility so it can act with insight. Mandates like the Federal Data Strategy and the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act are helping agencies improve access to government data while increasing privacy. As agencies tackle the unprotected, unregulated, and unused data overwhelming their people and systems, they are taking back control and unlocking t...

Information is powerful. Having the right information helps agencies award citizen benefits, accelerate infrastructure projects, make critical decisions on the battlefield, and so much more to meet mission goals. To harness this information, agencies must modernize their approach to data management, including infrastructure and platforms. But they face a daunting challenge – their data is overwhelming and growing every day. It’s di...

Three cheers for change – the MGT Act is law. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and Federal CIOs on March 1 for a Hill reception to celebrate the opportunity to modernize IT in government. Hear from Hill representatives about what to expect in the future and plans for funding, while agency leaders share next steps on putting the new law into action. Raise a toast to MGT and get smarter about what it means for government and industry alike.

The next Administration is already calling for an immediate review of all government vulnerabilities and cyber defenses upon taking the Oval Office. Where will their cyber efforts be aimed? What current cyber components and programs will face the most scrutiny? Where might we see cyber efforts realigned? As agencies assess their risks, should the internet be considered critical infrastructure? How will IoT affect agencies cyber strategies? Joi...

OMB sent a clear message with the release of its Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) – it wants to see clear, measurable cost savings from agency data consolidation efforts and it wants to see them soon. But where will these agencies realize these savings? OMB calls out energy metering, PUE, and facility utilization – but what about storage? Industry analysts peg storage costs at nearly 30 percent of overall data center cost...

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...

Disruptive is good - disruptive technologies and a disruptive approach can enable a leaner, more agile, and more cost-effective government. But how much is too disruptive? Join Federal decision makers and IT innovators for a day focused on Federal data center consolidation. How do we consolidate and optimize to unlock savings? How are we performing against OMB's plans? What's working, what's not, what do we need to do to win, and how do we cha...