The GITEC Knowledge Café presents: “Don’t be Afraid of the Cloud - Lessons from Cloud Brokers" Please join us on Thursday morning, December 6 at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel for our Fall 2012 GITEC Local Event. This event will bring together Federal and Industry partners to discuss the area of Cloud Computing. We will discuss what has worked for federal thus far, the current challenges in regards to migration, and methods of ove...

Objectives »» Identify legal issues associated with using social media to gather information »» Establish how an employer can effectively design and implement a written social media policy Description Social media is the source of all information. For a governmental employer it is a double-edged sword. On one side, it provides municipal employers with a wealth of information about prospective and current employees. On t...

This Workshop is Limited To Government Employees Only to Permit Candid Discussion. The Press and Industry are NOT invited to register for this workshop. Workshop Registration Fee: (Federal, State or Local Government Issued ID) Government Employees: $995 Special "Early Bird" Registration Fee: $695 until November 17th Overview of the Workshop: Government in today’s business environment is facing new management challenges. Agencies are fac...

If you've attended an NCMA small business contracting virtual conference then you already know this annual event provides the experts who deliver the knowledge that contribute to your contracting success. The upcoming Small Business Contracting Virtual Conference promises to deliver the same. Original Air Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Attend this Small Business Contracting virtual training event. Learn about regulatory issues affecting the...

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2nd Annual Government Mobility Forum, hosted by FCW and its partners, on December 5th in Washington, DC. This popular annual event will bring together those who are driving the technology and policy changes necessary to enable next generation applications for the increasingly mobile federal workforce. This focused program, offered free of charge to government participants, will advance your thinking a...

What you need to know if you have affiliates, customers, or suppliers in the EU or UK. Have you ever wondered why your EU colleagues seem to speak a different compliance language to you? Join us on December 5, 2012 and find out what you need to know from a business and compliance perspective on the EU/UK export controls. We will not make you an expert on UK controls but you will learn about potential pitfalls and learn to speak the language. D...

Registration is now open to government employees to attend the 3rd Annual Government Travel Forum hosted by WO-MEN Travel Professionals (www.wo-men-travelprofessionals.org) will be hosting on December 5th at the National Academy of Public Administration (900 7th Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC). NAPA is 1-block from the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station. The following speakers/panelists and sessions are confirmed: International Travel...

For most enterprise users, computer and network security just “happens” and they are largely oblivious to the actions taken behind the scenes to ensure operational capabilities that are trusted, protected, and highly available. But for those charged with ensuring Security Operations, there is a wealth of experience and information that can be shared to the benefit of the broader INFOSEC community. The focus on security operations m...

FEMP eTraining: Planning an Energy Assessment for Federal Facilities Learn how to manage the Energy Assessment process in Federal facilities and comply with executive orders and legislative mandates: Select the proper energy assessment type and prioritize facilities in most need of an energy assessment; Assemble an energy assessment team with the proper expertise; Conduct the energy assessment walkthrough and interview key personnel; Develop t...

FEMP eTraining: Selecting, Implementing, and Funding Photovoltaic Systems in Federal Facilities Learn best practices for selecting and installing PV technologies at Federal sites: Evaluate the main types of PV materials and technologies and basic PV system components; Predict a site’s available solar resources and select the best technologies Interpret manufacturer performance ratings, understand environmental impacts, and assess warrant...