The growing data pool created by citizens sharing information in their daily lives through sensors, open data initiatives and the proliferation of the Internet of Things positions government agencies to deliver improved services and mission outcomes. The Data Symposium is focused on how government data enhances the life of the citizen. Highlights: With more than 130,000 data sets, learn out how the government currently uses data and the plans...

A One-Day Training Workshop for Experienced Government Professionals to assist them in addressing the long standing issue of improper payments and preparing for the new requirements in the revised OMB Circular A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Controls, Appendix C, Requirements for Effective Measurement and Remediation of Improper Payments (OMB Memorandum M-15-02). On March 16, 2015, GAO issued their report, Improper Payme...

This year MeriTalk is colocating with NIST to bring you the fourth annual Cloud Computing Brainstorm on Wednesday, June 17 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Join us in defining the foundation for modern technology and business. From FedRAMP to FedRAMP+ and the changing security requirements, we’ll address how to build a successful business model to provide a smooth transition of applications and services...

The rise in cyber-attacks, nation state cyber terrorism and the breach of consumer data has led to a heightened awareness of the enterprise and personal responsibilities associated with cyber security. The Federal adoption of cloud computing and the associated mobile and social technologies has increased the challenges associated with digital forensics and incident response. Federal agencies are starting to engage cloud service providers and...

The growth of the digital economy is fueled by hyper connectivity – Internet of Things, social collaboration, and electronic delivery of services. Whether the challenge is information exchange among medical clinicians to improve patient care, fleet-wide predictive maintenance of marine vessels, or conservation data to protect endangered species, digital data is transforming the way government works. Government agencies collect and manage...

Register today for the Federal IT Acquisition Summit on June 2nd in Washington, DC. Hear from seasoned government speakers as they provide insight on the latest initiatives that will affect the future acquisition of IT product and service delivery, while effectively managing the cost of IT operations and programs. Top Reasons to Attend: 3 uniquely focused tracks led by GSA, SEWP, and NITAAC that provide expert insights and training Opportuniti...

Hiring federal employees was never an easy process, and both hiring officials and staffing specialists often become frustrated by its challenges. Adherence to the federal government’s merit system principles is sometimes seen as an obstacle to hiring the right talent to accomplish an agency’s mission. All too often it seems like the line manager and the human resource management staffer are talking past one another. In today...

Many federal agencies have begun adopting Agile principles and Lean methodologies with the goal of reducing risk and accelerating successful delivery of their IT investments. Across government departments and within their respective agencies, most efforts along this path of adoption include some of the guiding principles of Scrum. The maturity of these efforts varies widely from one agency to another, and even within the same agency among dif...

Each year the Federal CPIC Forum puts on a two-day conference in Washington, D.C. called the CPIC Conference. The event allows the CPIC community to come together, share ideas, and learn from each other. It is also the PREMIERE CPIC Networking event of the year. Why Should You Attend? Gain insight on the most recent OMB policies and how they affect the IT Dashboard and the overall CPIC environment. Understand how to stay current on reporting c...

Overview: Government in today’s business environment is facing new management challenges. Agencies are facing concurrent demands to reduce IT costs, shorten deployment cycles, and respond to increased scrutiny of capital investments by OMB. The federal Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process must overcome these challenges to enable the successful delivery of new IT capabilities and services. The “new CPIC” must...