“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion,” was an idea often touted by renowned statistician Edwards Deming. And he has a point. Gone are the days when employees could pitch a new idea, ask for a promotion or even brainstorm a new process without metrics. Metrics make the case, but figuring out how to use data can be tricky for employees who aren’t data scientist by trade. Join NextGen on Tuesday, Feb....

Who doesn’t want their digital experiences to be seamless and personalized? Over the last 10 years, the public sector has made huge strides in building digital services that make government more efficient. However, the drive to build a better customer journey and deliver a personalized digital experience for the public continues to be a challenge. What best practices must government leaders follow? How can agencies focus their planning t...

Websites, portals and databases are built and maintained by developers at agencies across the country. As these government employees upgrade to nextgen tools to support citizen needs, they also need to incorporate security measures into every aspect of their work. Join us online Thursday, Jan. 23 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to hear a case study about how agencies can work effectively while also staying secure. Specifically, you’ll l...

It’s rare to find someone who truly enjoys public speaking. Even those who seemingly lead meetings with ease can struggle to feel confident and capable. For some, even everyday face-to-face interactions can be a major source of stress. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how to strengthen your public speaking skills and find your professional voice. Specifically, you’ll learn:...

A New Year means new priorities. Agency leaders want to hit the ground running in 2020, and in order to achieve their goals, they will need to take an innovative approach with technology. Join GovLoop on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 2-3 p.m. ET/10-11 a.m. PT for an intimate online discussion with government and industry leaders about the 2020 tech landscape and how agencies can think outside the box to realize their goals. Specifically, you’l...

The Office of Management and Budget announced in September new guidance for how agencies can adopt four popular cloud models while still meeting security standards. That guidance is known as the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative 3.0. The purpose of the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative is to enhance network security across the federal government. While previous iterations had focused on the consolidation of external con...

It’s that time of year when malls and online retailers are packed with busy parents trying to fulfill their kids’ must-have gift list. And just like those kids penning those mile-long holiday wishlists, agency CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are writing their own wishlists. Lists filled with emerging technologies, workforce improvements, improved infrastructure, to name a few. Join us online Wednesday, Dec.17 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT...

The emergence of modern data analytics tools has agencies thinking in new ways about how they manage their operations and programs. Rather than relying on guesswork or assumptions, they are looking to leverage data to drive their decisions and to gauge the outcome of those decisions. Unfortunately, the data that agencies need is often scattered across multiple systems and databases, making it difficult to get the insights they need. Join us on...

We’ve been hearing about the promise of the cloud for the past decade. A promise that included slashing IT costs, eliminating hardware upgrades, and capitalizing on technological innovation. Yet for all its promise, the reality of the cloud has fallen short. In the last year alone 80% of IT decision-makers have migrated applications or data that were part of a public cloud back to an on-premise or private cloud environment. So, what happ...

The time for modernization is upon agencies because improving the way citizens interact with the federal government is no longer an option — it’s a necessity. The stakes for perpetuating the status quo of cumbersome and outdated processes are too high when you consider the critical services agencies provide, such as veterans benefits, healthcare, housing assistance and much more. Join us online Thursday, Dec. 5 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11...