WHAT'S COVERED The vast majority of BI professionals are excited about the prospects of data mining, but are fully mystified about where to begin or even how to prepare. Of those who did initiate a modeling initiative, a recent data mining industry survey of predictive modeling practitioners reports that 51% of data mining projects either never left the ground, did not realize value or the ultimate results were not measurable. Despite its elus...

Don’t Be Afraid to Use Exemptions ITAR license exemptions authorize certain tech data and defense service exports without a license. Some exporters, however, get a license even when an exemption is available because they prefer the comfort factor of having an export license—and that is certainly understandable because some of the exemptions are complex and confusing, not to mention that some of the restrictions that prohibit you fr...

Join FCW and the Tech America Foundation Wednesday, December 12th for the last Exexutive Briefing of 2012 to review how big data is affecting government organizations today and will continue to do so into the future. The program will feature the findings of the Tech America Foundation 2012 Big Data Commission Report as well as discussion of: How big data trends will impact the way agencies collect, store, manage, and protect their information...

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 in a Digital World. This event will draw federal, state & local, association, and educational experts and manager...

Succeeding in the federal industry now, more than ever, requires compliance, cost reductions and decisions driven by data. For years, federal contractors have searched for a contract management solution that can both effectively manage opportunities and comply with federal regulations. Learn the top five reasons why federal contractors are calling 2013 the year to focus on contract management system improvements. By focusing on the contract, t...

FEMP eTraining: Launching a Utility Energy Services Contract (UESC): Getting to Yes! Learn how to develop and implement energy efficiency, water efficiency, and renewable energy projects on Federal sites under a Utility Energy Services Contract: Evaluate a serving utilities' interest and capabilities; Form the best team to include the right skill sets to get a UESC underway; Answer common questions that might be raised concerning authority, pr...

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With shrinking budgets and the threat of sequestration on the horizon, smarter task order management has become a business development priority. Draw a direct line to maximum profitability with key insights on optimizing your task order process. Register for the free webinar to receive top tips to inform your task order management for FY 2013. Webinar Highlights: Understanding the task order universe Pursuit management best practices Top suppo...

Bomb–making Materials Awareness Program December 11, 2012 Oklahoma State University – Tulsa Campus The Bomb-making Materials Awareness Program (BMAP) is a national program sponsored by The National Protection and Programs Directorate’s Office of Infrastructure Protection (NPPD/IP). A collaborative effort between the DHS Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), BMAP is designed to incr...

With more than $250 billion in federal spending reported for FY 2007-2011, many Texas locations have become hubs for high levels of federal spending, including: Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Amarillo and Grand Prairie. Top federal industries in Texas include defense and aerospace, research and development, architecture, engineering and construction, as well as information technology. Join Deltek’s Principal Research Analyst Je...