In the fall of 2008, the Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, responsible for the Department of Defense’s Global Information Grid (GIG) realized there was a problem with how its many and diverse users were unwittingly introducing malware into the department’s closed networks. The scope of the problem was significant, as the GIG comprises more than 15,000 local and regional area networks, engaging approximately seven million com...

InformationWeek Government, HP and Intel invite you to be our guest at the half-day forum "Making the Private Cloud Real" on June 9th as we exchange ideas and strategies for creating an internal cloud. At this event, federal IT managers will discuss how they're moving from the conception of a dynamic, on-demand IT environment to implementation.

Power to Purchase brings DIR contracted technology vendors together with IT and purchasing staff from state agencies, local and county government, K-12 and higher education to raise awareness about our Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Cooperative Contracts program. ICT Co-op Contracts is a streamlined cooperative purchasing program for state and local government, public education, and other public entities within and outside the...

The Open Government and Innovations Conference is... --an interactive discussion of efforts underway that use social media and social software to achieve these Initiatves --an educational forum designed to educate the government IT community of Open Government and Transparency initiatives --an event that directly supports the Obama administration principles for transparency, participation, collaboration and innovation as the format for the bu...

Connect with your colleagues in the government KM community at the 2010 Knowledge Management Conference & Exhibition. For the past ten years, this has been the #1 event where knowledge managers gather for current knowledge management strategies and interact with KM leaders from civilian and defense agencies, academia, and industry. The 2-day conference will provide you with relevant, accredited education in three primary areas: management and...

WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors.Whether you come from the public sector, a small, medium or large private sector waste management company or a manufacturer or supplier, WasteExpo is your once-a-year event! The WasteExpo 2010 Conference Program covers the latest trends and topics in the solid waste industry. Through our conference sessions, workshops, box...

Cloud computing is more than a passing trend. This technology helps manage data. It facilitates collaboration. It ensures COOP. And it cuts costs. Find out if it's time for your agency to move to the cloud - attend the Cloud Computing Conference and Exhibition for 2 days of education, vendor sourcing, and collaboration. You'll hear casestudies and examples from government organizations who have seen the advantages - and managed the pitfalls -...

For the first time, the U.S. Energy Information Administration is hosting a major energy conference in partnership with the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University. The theme this year (Short-Term Stresses, Long-Term Change) addresses the economic recovery and its impact on energy, climate change policy, drivers of short-term energy prices, regulating energy commodities, the changing outlooks for natural gas...

FOSE is the #1 technology event for government in the nation. FOSE has earned that distinction by bringing together the tools, methods and systems to maintain, protect and modernize the nation’s IT infrastructure for more than three decades. The challenges facing the government IT community continue to grow. The rapid pace of change brought on by new technologies and changing expectations present tremendous opportunities with the right solutio...

GovSec and U.S. Law is the only event that provides a comprehensive approach to securing our country. The exhibits will empower you to meet with industry leaders demonstrating cutting-edge security products. You will be able to experience, first hand, the newest systems, tools and technologies protecting us from threats, preparing for all hazards and disasters, and ensuring public safety.Join your colleagues on Tuesday March 23, 2010 and Wedne...