An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest matchWays to maximize tax savingsThe main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accountsUnderstanding the Different FundsAn overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon, risk...

As state and local governments adjust to shifting federal policies and priorities, IT leaders must find new ways to modernize operations, increase efficiency, and reduce risk—all while working within tighter budgets and heightened expectations for accountability. Navigating the Transition is a webinar series designed to help government decision-makers understand policy changes, explore emerging technologies, and gain expert insights on w...

Join BeyondTrust and your peers for a Lunch and Learn on April 22 from 12:30-2:30pm ET at the Tobacco Road Sports Cafe in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this two-hour session, we’ll explore what it means to go beyond traditional privilege access management (PAM) to find, control, and protect hidden paths to privilege, minimizing your identity attack surface and overall impact if an attack does occur. Topics we’ll cover:What modern ide...

The new U.S. administration's policy priorities, signaled through numerous executive orders, memoranda, and public statements, are poised to significantly impact the private sector and the broader economic environment. CIOs and IT leaders across all industries and geographies must proactively understand these critical developments and their sector-specific implications to effectively guide their organizations. Join this complimentary Gartner I...

Join us for an insightful webinar as we examine the current tariff situation between the U.S. and Mexico. Specialists from Crowe LLP and Crowe Mexico will provide participants with an overview of the latest developments and discuss their impact on businesses operating in both Mexico and the U.S. We will explore various operating structures in Mexico and discuss the corporate tax, international tax, and transfer pricing considerations that are...

Defense and intelligence organizations face challenges in managing vast amounts of unstructured and semi-structured data, leading to manual, time-consuming research and fragmented insights. This webinar will explore how Unstructured and Neo4j capabilities for GraphRAG can help structure intelligence products, making them fully searchable and attributable. By leveraging AI techniques like Named Entity Recognition (NER) and Retrieval-Augmented G...

Public power and water agencies are now promoting conservation initiatives and efficiency programs as energy and water demands grow. A strategic four-stage approach can be used in order for public utilities to boost awareness and encourage enrollment in programs and initiatives that manage energy and water use. Each weekly 15-minute webinar in this series will offer three tips that utilities can implement to lead customers through the full pro...

State and local government agencies are managing more data than ever—while facing tight budgets, security threats, and evolving compliance requirements. How can your organization cut costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve resilience while staying aligned with key industry initiatives? Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how these technologies help agencies cut storage costs by up to 80%, streamline data management, and enhan...

As BENS members prepare to embark on a high-level delegation visit to Europe, we are pleased to host a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, one of America’s foremost diplomatic voices on transatlantic relations and global energy security. This event will further contextualize the shifting international landscape and evolving alliances that will shape key engagements during the upcoming trip. Ambassado...

To understand current technology trends in local government, it's essential to explore the broader landscape of digital transformation and its implications for improving mission outcomes. Local governments are increasingly reliant on technology to advance efficiency and support transparency, while accelerating and improving service delivery. Embracing new technologies supports these objectives in alignment with the broader goals of modernizati...