Defending America’s Interests at Home and Abroad "We refuse to remain idle when modern technology might be turned against us. We will rally the great promise of American science and innovation to confront the greatest danger of our time." The threat of a chemical, biological, nuclear and high yield explosives (CBRNE) attack continues to be a major issue not only in the US, but on a global scale. As we draw further into the age of asymmet...

On Monday, February 14, 2011, Mountaintop Marketing Group's Peak Series CIO Breakfast proudly welcomes Jerry E. Williams, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development! The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is the principal Federal agency for programs concerned with the Nation's housing needs, fair housing opportunities, as well as improvement and development of the Nation's communities. Jerry E....

Let's Talk Desktop Virtualization: Exploring the Security, Efficiency, and ROI Benefits February 10, 2011 · 7:45 am–noon Ronald Reagan Building The Atrium Ballroom · Washington, D.C. Desktop Virtualization is gaining momentum throughout the federal government, spurred on by Congressional telework initiatives, Windows 7 migration, cloud computing and more. Whether using thin clients, repurposed PCs, existing PCs, laptops, or...

Get the latest information on current and future plans for Cloud Computing! IDGA’s 2nd Annual Cloud Computing for DoD & Government is your opportunity to claim your place in the virtual world of DoD and federal government data storage. You will be able to meet with key decision-makers and top-notch innovators for your chance to tap into the emerging market of cloud computing for the DoD and government. This time critical event will e...

Few doubt the critical importance of trusted identity management in our cyber-focused world. As a nation and as individuals, we conduct our business using Internet- and increasingly, Cloud-based, services that demand reliable identity protection and management. As a society, we bank, shop, file tax returns, manage portfolios, check health information, apply for licenses and permits, enroll in courses, book planes/trains/and automobiles—j...

Get a first look at the transition strategies, priorities and agendas for state and local government in 2011. If you’re in government affairs, selling to state and local governments, leading an association or non-profit, this two-day event is packed with post-election trends and insights! You’ll interact with public sector leaders and today’s most prominent state and local thought leaders on these critical issues: What are th...

WINTER SHOWCASE * January 28, 2011 Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street SW Washington DC, 20024 Showcase provides business development opportunities for exhibitors in a setting where they can get personal attention in successfully marketing their products, services and supplies to Defense and Civilian procurement representatives, primes, and acquisition personnel. Showcase your products and services and meet with Federal Agency MatchMakers for as...

All projections indicate federal agencies will be awash in increasing amounts of data with greater need to run analytics across the data while ensuring it is indexed, stored, and retrievable for future use. Join us for the Government Big Data Forum on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. to hear from a group of experts as they outline the steps federal agencies should take to rapidly make sense of...

IDGA’s Disaster Management Prepare. Respond. Recover. In the event of a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other large-scale emergency, the Department of Homeland Security along with Department of Defense and federal agency counterparts are designed to provide a coordinated, comprehensive federal response and mount a swift and effective recovery effort. In 2010, the federal government has taken the lead in shifting the focus of our e...

The Atlantic and Government Executive invite you to join us for our inaugural Cybersecurity Forum, featuring conversations on the intersection of security and technology and addressing the most urgent issues around cyber innovation and its impact in the public and private sectors. The forum will convene the foremost experts in technology, defense, intelligence and geostrategic issues for candid and lively discussions about the current state of...