Cybersecurity continues to be one of the biggest challenges public sector technology leaders face. In an industry that moves so fast and affects so many, state and local government information security leaders, as well as their counterparts at higher education institutions, are continuing to adapt to an ever-changing reality. From new threats ushered in from generative AI, to workforce challenges, to a constant need for additional funding, cyb...

Don't wait for a breach to happen, take action and safeguard your digital assets now! This is your chance to stay ahead of potential attacks by learning about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and solutions at the AI/Virtual Cybersecurity Conference. Hear from cybersecurity experts and leaders, and connect with other cybersecurity professionals from the region while gaining an edge against nefarious cybersecurity threat actors. Admissi...

It’s time for marketing to ignite the next revolution. We are witnessing a collective reorientation: multilayered changes stemming from rapid societal shifts, enterprise disruption, functional restructuring and evolving talent dynamics. The terrain underfoot is constantly shifting, even the most familiar norms and processes seem suddenly unfamiliar. Compounding our disorientation, our internal partners also are on the move, and we wonder...

After careful consideration, we have decided to run the Gartner Application Innovation and Business Solutions Summit virtually The relentless pace of technology change gives applications and software engineering leaders a major opportunity to not simply respond to change, but to lead it. By architecting and modernizing systems to utilize emerging technologies, IT can deliver solutions for improved operations, increased agility and better busin...

Since 1999, Data Connectors has facilitated the collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and solution providers. Today, the community is comprised of over 650,000 members and 200 active vendor partners. Members enjoy informative education from industry luminaries, innovative solution providers and government agencies such as the FBI, InfraGard, US Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security. Data Connectors brings live conf...

Cloud Computing continues to grow in importance in the public sector. Agency personnel responsible for developing and implementing cloud-based solutions, for implementing data center consolidation and other technology efficiencies, continue to look for opportunities to learn about the best technologies, configurations, service and deployment models and appropriate mix of cloud services, based on their government agency requirements. Digital Go...

The world is facing a digital boom with massive amounts of data generated each and every day. There’s 40-times more bytes of data than the number of stars in the observable universe. And soon, a vast majority of the global GDP will be digitized. So, now what? After an unprecedented year of increased remote work, more data is being produced than ever before. In the age of open data, where intelligent applications are running on hybrid pla...

Hypersonic Weapons are accelerating the pace at DoD for the evaluation of potential weapon system concepts and mission sets. As DoD is preparing for $10 billion to enable fielding of Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) within the next five years, this has created a surge of a rapid R&D for Hypersonic Technologies. Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) are launched from a rocket before gliding to a target and alternatively, hypersonic cruise missiles...

Today, to grow amid uncertainty means marketing and business must create, strengthen and renew connections. As a marketer, you are at the center. Reaching customers whose needs and behaviors continue to shift. Hearing and acting on employees’ voices calling for internal and societal change. And connecting business partners and corporate leaders to support digital opportunities for new growth. After a year of upheaval, you know the chall...

Military UAV’s Create Multiple-Mission Opportunities for Industry Military spending for this technology is expected to grow as an overall percentage of large military budgets such as the United States’ and Chinese defense budget, offering specialized drone manufacturers and software developers a tremendous opportunity. While drones will never completely replace soldiers, this debate is becoming less important in the current strateg...