Automation -- a staple of federal IT initiatives for decades -- can only go so far when it comes to improving the performance and cost-effectiveness of government operations. The problem is that traditional software can only do so much without human intervention. That is where artificial intelligence comes in. The interest in AI is not to replace people, but to augment their ability to do their jobs, whether that involves managing IT operation...

Empowering The Business of Government: Advocates of the Possible The concept of citizen engagement involves more than offering web-based services to the public. It’s about reengineering systems, policies, and processes to improve an organization’s ability to manage and deliver services across multiple channels. It’s not just about “digital” government. It’s about better government. Register today to attend t...

Take Part, Make a Difference Please join us on February 12th from 5.30 pm – 8.30pm for the 14th Annual Operation Jumpstart event, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the music of the Bank Street Band. It’s a great place to network, have fun and give back to service members making a transition from a military career to a civilian career. We anticipate a full house, so registration is required. What is Operation Jumpstart...

As much as agency IT leaders know they need to make the cloud a core component of their IT infrastructure, they also know that they need to address long-standing concerns about the security of the cloud. The FedRAMP program, of course, is an important part of any agency’s cloud security strategy, and the program has evolved to address emerging requirements for higher-level security requirements—but it is only part of the story. Age...

Modernization is no longer an option. As part of its effort to drive innovation and technological advancement, the Trump administration has established the Office of American Innovation, which will bring together the best ideas from the public and private sectors. One of its top priorities is to improve government operations and services—and IT is a key part of that. This event will bring together thought-leaders from government and indu...

The “Cloud First” era is over. In the next two to four years, agencies will be deploying cloud solutions to support a growing range of operations as they modernize or replacing outdated legacy systems. Attend this summit to hear 10+ IT leaders discuss the technologies, policies, and management strategies that provide a foundation for a cloud-based government. From a technology perspective, sessions will address how to optimize the...

During the last two years, federal agencies have made tremendous strides toward improving the security of their networks, systems, and data. But it hasn’t been enough, and never could have been. Even as the federal government has put in place new, more sophisticated programs for defending against cyber threats, those threats have continued to evolve. Register today for the Cybersecurity Summit and hear Federal IT leaders from across gov...

The Mobility Hack: Engineering the Secure Mobile Workforce Across the federal government, mobility has become a way of life, as the line between office employees and mobile employees is blurring and might soon disappear altogether. Federal employees expect to have access to the information they need no matter where they are what device they are using. Such capabilities are essential to improving the efficiency of the workforce and the quality...

The federal IT enterprise is changing. Recent advances in IT solutions and strategies have made it possible to develop services with the flexibility, scalability and security needed to keep pace with an agency’s evolving mission requirements. This event will bring together the power players from government and industry who are reshaping federal IT. They will share proven strategies for transforming federal IT operations, offering lessons...

Presidential transitions always pose a challenge to emerging and innovative IT initiatives. Often, the momentum on initiatives can get lost, as a new administration gets its bearings and decides where to invest its energies (and dollars). On the other hand, a transition presents an opportunity to take a fresh look at new ideas and strategies that can have a transformative effect on agency operations. Career employees are critical to ensuring a...