By now you have heard a million times that networking is the key to getting ahead in your career. But only three percent of the population LOVES to network, so what are are the other 97 percent of us supposed to do?Join us on Thursday, April 5th, from 5:30-8:00 pm for an interactive, in-person GovUp to learn how everyone from introverts to extroverts can network effectively.Specifically, you will learn: Insider advice on how to find the right...

State and local governments are finding that snapshots of data become stale very quickly. In fact, in today’s fast-paced world, “current” is outdated almost as soon as it's created. So how can a government truly become “real-time smart” and make data-driven decisions the moment something occurs? The answer hinges on your understanding of real-time data.That’s why Real-Time GIS is so critical for smart commun...

The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enable the absolute best next generation of government. Whether you’re a millennial just entering the government workforce or a manager tasked with retaining and developing talent, or a seasoned public servant looking for new resources or challenges, the NextGen Summit is where you want to be. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 4,000 federal, state and local govies to be positi...

GovLoop’s 4th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is helping you piece together the government tech puzzle. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. We know turning your data into meaningful information can lead to big changes, but how do you actually make sense of your big data? The Internet of Everything is here, but what does that really mean and how do you maxi...

Every day it seems like there's a new online dating site geared towards a very specific audience. A dating site for farmers? Yes, it exists. A matchmaking app for individuals over 50? Yup, it's real. The reason these niche online sites exist? Because data has shown there is an audience for them. The government is trying to get into the data game, too. They're using their vast data sets to make better and more informed decisions. On Wednesday,...

In reality, everyone practices project management.You may not have a PMP certificate. You may not know what PMBOK is. But as a leader in government, you are undoubtedly helping to deliver quality projects, on time, with limited resources, and making an impact. Join us for a free online training, where we will provide 20 great project management tips to help you do your job better. You’ll find answers to questions like: How do you manage...

Password management, user access and security are not what they used to be. The complexity of managing various platforms requiring different authentication, different regulatory regimes, and of course, budget and IT department constraints is high. And so are the risks associated with poor governance! Federal agencies need an effective and holistic identity and acceess management (IAM) strategy. But where do you start? Join us on Thursday, Febr...

In 2009, President Obama said, “America's economic prosperity in the 21st century will depend on cybersecurity.” Despite efforts to improve the government’s ability to thwart cyberattacks, threats like malware, phishing, advanced persistent threats and zero day attacks are continuing to become more common. Cyber professionals are at the core of solving or at least curbing some of these serious issues. But who are these cyber...

In December 2012, the Department of Defense developed the Joint Information Environment (JIE) framework in an effort to increase collaboration between departments while reducing the cyberthreat landscape. It is an ambitious multiyear effort that will change the way DoD networks are constructed, operated and defended. In this 1 hour online training you will learn: What exactly the JIE is and why it is important. DoD's vision for the JIE framewo...

We are in the midst of another technological era. The "Digital Age" holds many parallels to the industrial revolution with multiple breakthroughs in manufacturing, inventions and workforce changes. As we sit on the cusp of remarkable innovations, this new "Digital Age" will be powered by data. Open Data programs are being used to drive new economic opportunities, re-imagine service delivery and empower citizens to act on authoritative data whi...