As the Obama administration and other key figures in the government continue to stress the critical nature of cyber security and the dangers/implications of cyber attacks, the nation has been given the mandate to update all systems in regards to cyber security. With the range and breadth of cyber threats on the rise, there are countless initiatives and programs currently in play. For this reason, IDGA’s Cyber Security for Government Summ...

There is no doubt that virtualization gives agencies greater flexibility to meet current computing requirements while maximizing the value of investment in hardware assets. For this reason, most government organizations have implemented some form of virtualization — especially server virtualization — which has delivered notable savings in operations and maintenance budgets. Virtual environments, however efficient, are not without c...

Gartner Research recently called the convergence of cloud and mobile a security “train wreck.” Disruptive technologies like cloud and mobile are moving government data and processes outside the agency’s perimeter and into the CIO’s control. Increasing public sector interest in public and hybrid cloud models, combined with a shift towards service-oriented procurement solutions are forcing organizations to re-think their...

Our annual MarketView seminar provides in-depth analysis and a 5-year forecast of the federal information technology market. Deltek’s analysis of agencies’ budgets, priorities and strategies, coupled with primary research, focuses on trends related to technology, acquisition processes, policy and leadership to forecast this market. Deltek delivers insight into the key forces currently shaping the size and direction of this market i...

It's no secret that cyber security events are increasing in frequency and intensity. Many of these events are severe and pose significant risk to us as individuals, to our businesses, as well as our economy and national security. We've seen many reports in the press recently of well-funded nation states attempting to pilfer our networks in search of intellectual property. Every day bad guys are trying to gain access to our credit card informat...

Government agencies are being tremendously impacted by the challenges of managing and utilizing Big Data. Legions of IT pros are trying to make legacy technology go against its nature. Money is spent, deadlines are missed, pressure is mounting, and your department heads and other constituents don’t quite get it. So how do you really get started? Agenda 8:00am Registration, Breakfast & Networking 8:50am Welcome & Introductions 9:0...

The National 8(a) Association offers comprehensive understanding of the unique business of federal contracting. Our conferences feature key government officials and representatives, nationally recognized legal and accounting firms, and business to business networking. It's all about education and networking, networking, networking!

Both the executive branch and Congress have recognized the need for improved interagency collaboration to reduce duplication, overlap, waste, and fragmentation. Join the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and FedInsider News for a day of learning and networking around Multi-Sector Leadership with a focus on Analytics & Organizational Excellence. This event will draw federal, state & local, associati...

Sequestration. The beginning of a second presidential administration. New leadership in key GSA management positions. There has never been a better time for a robust exchange between GSA and industry about the government and commercial markets and GSA’s role in helping agencies fulfill their critical missions while lowering the cost of Government. Join The Coalition for Government Procurement for a roundtable discussion of the General Se...

The President’s digital government strategy: Build a 21st century platform to better serve the American people. This effort charges government with delivering better access to government using modern tools and technologies—affordably. Through IT reform, government is focused on innovating with less to increase technology’s impact on the mission, reduce waste and duplication, and improve the effectiveness of government service...