The last few months have been one of the most robust single periods of Asia export control development in a decade. There will continue to be changes as we move through 2015 and into 2016, with some countries making modifications to their existing export controls and others taking important steps to establish a national export control system for the first time. One of the biggest areas of change has been in national export control lists. Since...

The average government score on the ACSI (American Customer Satisfaction Index) report was a mere 64.4, filling in as the 2nd lowest out of every industry studied. Citizens say interacting with government agencies has become increasingly difficult… but it doesn’t have to be that way! Reach your citizens where they are. With approximately 90% of your audiences receiving information from screen-based devices, social media and digita...

Join Us For... The National Contract Management Association's World Congress 2015 is this July in Dallas, TX! This is the premiere education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government and industry come to conduct an open dialogue to exchange ideas, conquer challenges, and innovate for the future of the profession. Why Attend World Congress? In 2014, World Congress broke an attendance...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level I. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a crucial link between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. In effect, CORs are the eyes and ears of the contracting officer, ensuring that the work the contracting officer has authorized gets...

Cloud Computing and FedRAMP are now indistinguishable. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP is celebrating its three anniversary since IOC with more than thirty-six JAB or Agency approved cloud services, with more than forty more in process. This...

Join DLT Solutions and CADD Microsystems for a FREE breakfast seminar on July 28th. Special guest Lynn Allen, Autodesk Technical Evangelist and Cadalyst columnist, will discuss the up and coming industry trends in the world of Design. Lynn will demonstrate productivity techniques that will help you improve your workflow, reduce tedious processes, and boost your ability to meet project deadlines. Learn how your AutoCAD workflows can be improved...

Join Booz Allen Hamilton and CPIC Forum on Monday, July 27th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a discussion about FITARA and how it will affect your agency. Sessions will focus on FITARA’s impact on your agency’s internal operations and reporting procedures, best practices for completing agency self-assessments, and how to leverage FITARA’s requirements to pursue your broader IT reform goals. Whether you can join us in-person or v...

SANS exceptional cybersecurity training comes to San Jose in July.We are pleased to invite you to SANS San Jose 2015, July 20-25. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the most intense computer training experience available anywhere? Do you need to become a more effective leader when implementing cybersecurity improvements for your organization? Do you need a more in-depth knowledge of the theory and implementation of computer security, virtual...

Seminar Information Importers: Are you prepared for a Customs Audit? Sign up for our Import Audit Class and protect yourself from business disruption, fines and penalties that can result from regulatory intervention from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Learn how to prepare for a Focused Assessment. Explore strategies for self-auditing your import program. Learn record keeping requirements, how to exercise reasonable care, how to create a c...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held July 23-24, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. An effective law enforcement response to critical incidents involving armed suspects can determine whether someone lives or dies. The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die, written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes hi...