Enterprise Architecture has become one of the pillars of the federal IT world to help make operations run smoothly, seamlessly and maneuver easily. No matter what technology is touted, or how service oriented and agile the applications are -- especially cloud-based or SAAS environments -- technology systems must be designed and implemented to support the business or mission and enable processes. If integrated IT systems don't work or fail, the...

With the overwhelming growth of digital information, the scope of electronic records management has expanded exponentially and is an increasingly critical issue for government agencies, particularly as it relates to being able to provide secure storage, access, and retrieval of this information. And with NARA in charge of the effort -- the goal of having all permanent records stored electronically by 2019 -- the agency recently updated its gui...

There are plenty of changes underway in how the federal government operates and manages technology for improving service, including the Administration challenging government agencies to focus on effective ways to foster citizen engagement. DGI's 12th Government Customer Service Conference -- which is free for government professionals -- will explore the policies, applications and technologies involved with improving customer and citizen servic...

Analyzing large data sets -- or big data -- has become increasingly complex when needing to identify trends, combat crime, drive efficiency and quality, and reduce fraud and errors. Developing a Big Data plan can deliver many opportunities, but with these opportunities also come challenges, such as how to capture, store, manage, share, analyze, search and protect large amounts of data -- as well as having the right employee skills who can deri...

Federal agencies are being asked to eliminate silos of IT operation and implement consolidated and shared commodity IT functions while meeting cloud computing mandates and initiatives. Join this webcast to learn about an efficient, flexible and affordable cloud architecture comprised of best-of-breed solutions to include next-generation backup and storage products all within your agency’s existing infrastructure. Recognizing cloud comput...

Make the Year-End Buying Season More Productive 930gov is a new type of technology showcase designed to make the year-end buying season more productive for both federal agencies and the government IT contractors who serve them. 930gov facilitates the procurement process by showcasing the technology products purchased during the government's fourth quarter. In addition, exhibitors' booths are all the same size, providing a level-playing-field...

Even though the first mandate for external networks for agencies to comply with IPv6 implementation guidelines has passed, IPv6 adoption among federal agencies will continue to be a priority, and the U.S. government has emerged as a major force in IPv6 adoption. As more private sector enterprises and service providers adopt IPv6, the business cases establishing the benefits of IPv6 adoption (such as business agility, business continuity, and c...

Physical security is as critical as cyber security in the federal government. A mix of cyber security and physical security threats hold the potential for severely impacting your agency’s mission. Physical Security gaps resulting from aging equipment or lack of funding can be potential weaknesses the federal government cannot ignore. To address the challenge, we bring you this Physical and Cyber Security webcast where you will hear from...

Public sector organizations are turning to cloud based services to help increase collaboration while lowering costs. As cloud technology becomes more pervasive, you might be wondering if this is the right approach for your agency. Join us for an in-depth discussion on hosted collaboration solutions to learn more about the advantages and key considerations when looking at cloud based collaboration solutions. Presenter Bobby Hanson, Strategic Pr...

Data security threats continue to increase in number and sophistication. The growing use of collaborative technologies – from mobile devices and social media to virtualization and cloud computing – will continue to be one of the most significant factors impacting the security landscape. For these reasons, the federal government has increased efforts to minimize and prevent cyber security attacks, and will continue to place signific...