Since the launch of the 2012 Big Data Initiative, where the government invested over $250 million in Big Data throughout its federal agencies, we have seen the benefits and opportunities in this technology. Everywhere from border control, to health care records and scientific research, Big Data is playing a pivotal role in accomplishing critical missions and objectives. The amount of data the government faces is at its highest ever and less th...

This summit is unique from the rest as it allows you to look at both sides of the Cloud - the fluid and functional aspect of Cloud services for government agencies, as well as with the tactical capabilities learned from the private sector. Innovative New Focus for 2014 * Enabling an Enterprise-wide, Data Centric, Cloud Computing Environment through the Policy Machine * Using the Cloud for "Big Data" Analytics * Adopting the Cloud: Lessons Lear...

Across county, state, and federal governments, Data Analytics tools and technologies are used in nearly every agency and department. As such the acquisition and application of data analytics in government is an ever-growing and ongoing initiative. Currently, with high drive and desire to efficiently navigate the vast amounts of data, the market for Data Analytics in Big Data is rapidly expanding.

The Federal IT Shared Services Strategy was released last year which details the steps agencies must take to begin chipping away at more than $46 billion in duplicate IT investments. The government has rolled out 7 shared services initiatives in the past 4 years, along with sequestration and budget cuts, shared services is now a strategy organizations must execute. It is no secret the government has trouble with efficiency, as we operate in si...

As you may be aware, nearly every federal and local agency leverages GIS. This is the case because GIS increases operational productivity and provides analysis that leads to better assessment in all areas of critical thinking – are fully informed about this rapidly expanding market? Join us at GIS for Government 2013 taking place June 24-26, 2013 in the Washington, DC Metro Area to find out everything you need to know about GIS and meet...

Join us in discussing advancements on the U.S. Canadian border such as, Automated Targeting Systems (ATS), Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS), Maritime Radar Systems, Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and the “Beyond the Border” action plan, so we can begin to work towards improving the security and efficiency of our shared border. Keywords: strategy, policy, capitol hill

This is the 4th year of IDGA’s Cloud Computing Summit, where we bring together those who have an expertise on the topic of Cloud Computing with those who are seeking to implement it. This year’s summit takes place at an interesting and innovative time in the implementation of Cloud Computing in the government and defense industry. In order to further explore these new and exciting advancements in Cloud technology this year’s...

IDGA News Report: Digital Government Summit "Building a new platform to better serve the American people" IT Governance and Information Security have never been more relevant as government leaders across the globe attempt to transition into a new age of 'digital government'. And given the digital government roadmap released by the Obama administration on May 23, 2012, use of the ever-evolving digital platforms to serve the American people is a...

5th Annual Biometrics for National Security and Defense Summit Enhancing Identity Technology, Collection and Protection Download the full brochure for speaker and session information: http://bit.ly/qmWxvC As technology continues to advance and national security remains at the forefront of discussion, it comes as no surprise that biometrics for national security and defense is a hot topic. The ability for scientists and engineers to determine w...

Special Operations Summit will provide the latest in mission and operational priorities for special operations equipment and solutions from the commanding officers themselves. This event will take a closer look at military strategies for unconventional warfare including Special Forces and counter insurgency operations. Due to increasing challenges, acquisition decisions are currently being made, as well as new requirements for industry. Benefi...