How to Get Analytic Modeling Off the Ground and Into Orbit The vast majority of BI professionals and big data enthusiasts are excited about the prospects of predictive analytics and data mining, but are fully mystified about where to begin or even how to prepare. Of those who did initiate a modeling initiative, an industry survey of predictive modeling practitioners reported that 51% of data mining projects either never left the ground, did no...

Federal agencies are under increasing pressure to modernize their legacy systems and applications. And while substantial progress has been made in moving to basic cloud infrastructure-as-a-service, "lift and shift" is not enough. To truly transform, agencies must look beyond IaaS and leverage the cloud's potential to deliver entirely new business and mission capabilities. Register today to attend this forward-looking and mission-focused event...

Cloud is the ideal platform for leveraging the full value of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. Doing so, however, requires a solid grasp of what's possible -- and a clear plan for turning the available tools and technologies into mission-enabling applications. Don't miss this opportunity to network and learn with fellow developers and AI practitioners. During this special evening meetup, you can dig into cloud-based Wats...

Federal agencies have long looked to shared services for cost savings and operational efficiencies -- yet often hesitated because the one-size-fits-all approach didn't fully fit their needs. Now, however, advanced technologies such as Cognitive, Robotics and Blockchain are helping agencies craft shared service solutions that can truly transform their operations. Register today for this interactive forum and see demonstrations of how multiple f...

WSC Turns 50: Simulation Everywhere! The Winter Simulation Conference (WSC) is the premier international forum for disseminating recent advances in the field of system simulation. In addition to a technical program of unsurpassed scope and quality, WSC provides the central meeting place for simulation practitioners, researchers, and vendors working in all disciplines in industry, service, government, military and academic sectors. From experim...

Cyber sabotage, ransomware, and denial of service attacks are on the rise, while AI, IoT, and cloud are changing the tech landscape. How do we find clarity in this ever-growing complexity? Complex challenges call for bold solutions. Join the best and brightest cyber minds at the 2017 Symantec Government Symposium on December 5 where we’ll tackle these critical issues together. Program to cover: IT MODERNIZATIONand the cloud generation AD...

Blockchain and its Potential in Government Training Workshop: A Primer for Government Executives, Managers, and Staff Commonly described as the "next great disrupter," Blockchain technology is the “new Internet”. While there are challenges associated with widespread use, its potential is drawing heavy interest and investment from both commercial and government leaders around teh world. Primarily known as the technology underlying B...

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) team and the Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) will host a DCOI Technology Resources Summit on November 20, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GSA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.Margie Graves, Acting U.S. Chief Information Officer, will open the event with a Visionary Keynote, and there will be three panel discussions that focus on data cen...

Latest Information on Government Cybersecurity and Implementing the President's Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO) Training Workshop This workshop will focus on the progress to date in implementing the President’s EO on Cybersecurity with emphasis on key requirement: identification of High Value Assets, implementation of NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The CSF and RMF are critical for the f...

Disaster Recovery refers to the process, policies and procedures related to ensuring the resilience of technology infrastructure, including speedy and effective recovery / restoration of technology after a disaster or disruption. This workshop focuses on creating a sustainable IT environment within the corporate framework. Most organizations cannot survive a catastrophic failure of their IT system – learn how to protect yours. Myths and...