According to Gartner, citizen-centric government requires fundamental changes in information technology. Cloud computing provides the critical infrastructure, mobile-devices reach individuals directly, data fuels information, and security and privacy are mandatory. How do military and civilian agencies embrace emerging technology to meet their missions? Join your military and agency peers to explore innovative strategies and technologies your...

The ATARC Federal Big Data Summit will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This educational, one-day symposium will feature Big Data subject matter experts from the Federal government and academia on panels with the following topics: Using Big Data and Analytics to Enhance Mission Capabilities; The Emergence of the Chief Data Officer; and Data and Analytics of the Future. (Agenda) The MIT...

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...

San Francisco 2015 CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS SEMINAR SERIES in San Francisco CA JUNE 2015 Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR): This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth educati...

Information and IT are fundamental to advancing the Department’s mission. IT automates business processes, improves the speed and flexibility of operations, and increases workforce productivity. The goal of the 2015 Information Management Conference (IMC) is to advance the Department of Energy’s mission through policy, standards, and services which meet mission requirements, balance risk and innovation, and set clear performance go...

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...

You’re invited to join us in the SociaLab on June 16, 2015! This BYOD lab gives you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with our solutions and network with your peers and our VMware engineering experts. During the event, we will focus on our new storage solution, Virtual SAN, which is fully integrated with vSphere. During the event, you will get experience setting up and automating policy-based, software-defined storage. VMware e...

Government agencies are facing increasing pressure to find ways to reduce cost in the wake of decreasing budgets. At the same time, government is being asked to maintain and indeed increase their level of service and responsibility. This category management approach also takes into consideration factors such a total cost of ownership, supplier relationship management and demand management, and allowing the buying entity to make the most inform...

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 purpose of our annual Warrior Gatherings are to help injured service members and their families by providing an opportunity to strengthen family bonds and relieve the stresses of post-injury life.Our mission is to foster a successful, well-adjusted generation of service members by providing a stress-free environment to connect with peers who were also wounded in the line of duty. Join us for an evening of music, cocktails, and a silent auc...