CIOs and IT leaders routinely make a “business case” to secure funding for technology initiatives. Yet, many provider technology projects lose their stakeholder value during execution. To maintain alignment with stakeholder expectations, CIOs should adopt an outside-in strategy, focusing deeply on understanding stakeholder value propositions. In this complimentary Gartner IT webinar, we will look at examples of the five fundamental...

This introduction to GSA’s 2GIT BPA will show you what IT products you can buy and how to easily buy through the 2GIT BPA. You will learn: The wide selection of IT products (hardware, software) available through 2GIT How you can easily buy through 2GIT (GPC card, RFQ), along with tips for making buying even easier Why buy through 2GIT - the many advantages, including availability of products you need, ease of ordering, small business cre...

In today’s digital world, government agencies are inundated with data. From data warehouses and big data platforms, the challenge of efficiently managing, processing, and extracting value from this data is immense. As the volume of data continues to grow, so does the need for modern, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Speedata’s Advanced Processing Unit (APU) offers the potential to enhance performance by up to 50 times while...

Join us for an overview of the new OASIS+ contract program. This training will provide an overview of this new contract program, including contract structure, scope, features, ordering overview, comparison to other GSA contract programs, and resources. About OASIS+ OASIS+ is a new government wide, multiple-award indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (MA-IDIQ) multi-agency contract (MAC) program designed to address government agencies' missi...

Are you working overtime trying to govern and secure your agency’s M365 environment? With 2000+ tenant configurations and 18+ admin interfaces, getting policy correct in M365 is an overwhelming task, leaving resource-constrained agencies exposed. What if you could get unified control of your M365 environment, prevent dangerous misconfigurations, find & fix critical collaboration and identity risks, and minimize privilege exposure wit...

On June 5, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will virtually convene stakeholders to discuss the Affordable Home Energy Shot™—an ambitious initiative to reduce the upfront cost of upgrading a home by at least 50% while reducing energy bills by 20% within a decade. Nearly one in four households nationwide experience high energy burdens; as a result, more than 20% fell behind on their energy bills in 2022. These trends disproportion...

AI has the power to transform the way governments work. However, that transformative power poses risks and is rife with the potential for misuse. To harness AI’s power ethically, agencies need to invest in responsible AI practices. Join us online Wednesday, June 5 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry leaders about the attributes associated with responsible AI and how to use it effectively at your orga...

In today's digital landscape, government agencies are increasingly turning to virtual platforms for training, education, and seminars. This transition requires sophisticated tools and strategies to ensure seamless and effective experiences. As technology reshapes how government agencies like the Department of Commerce (DOC) and its sub-agencies approach these initiatives, it's crucial to stay updated with best practices and emerging trends. Jo...

Upstream 2024, hosted by Tidelift, is set to tackle the persistent challenges of improving the health and security of open source software through a virtual symposium focused on pioneering technologies and unconventional solutions. Tune in on June 5 to take part in innovative discourse, connecting thought leaders, open source maintainers and visionaries from diverse fields. By attending this virtual event, you can expect to: Learn emerging and...

Agencies increasingly rely on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms such as Salesforce for mission-critical functions, which offers them numerous benefits including flexibility, reducing upfront IT resource costs and delegating upgrades and patches to the provider. Using Salesforce does not remove the agencies’ responsibility for cybersecurity, however, and SaaS applications face their own risks, including misconfigurations, poor access...