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...

Federal agencies have less than three years to change their data center habits. OMB now says we need to slim from 2,100 to 1,100 data centers by 2015. Are the numbers accurate, are the goals realistic, and importantly, is counting data centers the right way to measure efficiency? Join MeriTalk's Data Center Exchange for the annual Data Center Brainstorm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The event will bring together...

Feel like your only shot is a combination cannon off the rail into the center pocket? Does your BlackBerry make you feel like Eddie Felson with two broken thumbs? Here’s your chance to make the shot and come home with the trophy. Federal IT billiards championship. Details below: What: Rack ‘Em Pool Tournament Who: Federal IT professionals When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 6 p.m. Where: Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th Street NW, Washing...

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...

On November 3rd, join fellow government IT innovators for this complimentary one-day event to discuss ways to engage, innovate, and improve government efficiency. Today, more than ever, there is a groundswell pushing for more open and engaging government. More than talk, agencies are now communicating within their own walls, breaking down silos to interagency collaboration, and engaging with constituents in new ways – with citizens, with...

CPIC Immersion™ is an intensive educational and professional development program designed to strengthen your CPIC knowledge and skills. CPIC Immersion™ follows directly after the CPIC2010 Conference. It will feature individual subject matter expert instructors matched to specifics topics related to elements of the Capital Planning and Investment Control life cycle. It is designed to emphasize interaction between attendees and the...

What MeriTalk invites government and industry IT leaders to attend this full-day conference focused on Federal IT innovation – and its potential to change the fundamental performance and economics of government IT. Lean budgets are here to stay. Uncle Sam requires government to do more with less. Innovation is the only way forward. 1,000 government and industry IT thought leaders will convene to listen, learn, and teach about innovative...