Big data is changing the business of government. Many agencies have turned to a platform-based approach that bundles big data tools like analytics and information management software together. This innovative approach to managing an ever-growing deluge of disparate data, allows agencies to simplify their IT landscape and make the most of their limited budget dollars. Across government, technology is doing the analytic legwork in a simplified a...

Understand the world of easements and eminent domain - know what your responsibilities are. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you heartache and anxiety. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local expert, David G. Ditto, will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements in...

Government agencies are focusing on Innovation. Agencies are using new processes and techniques and integrating them to foster innovation. Learn from Government and Industry Experts - Learn how the new technologies and processes can be used to inovate. What You Will Learn: Effective Strategies for Interagency collaboration Benefits of an 'enterprise–wide platform' for investigative management How shared services can be effectively imple...

Paved road corridors can be more productive, fit into the landscape, and improve water quality by integrating revegetation into your next project. Paved road corridors account for over 1% of the United States. Roadsides are those lands adjacent to the road surface and are often sources for increased water runoff and soil erosion, corridors for weed movement, and in numerous cases, eyesores to the public. Revegetation projects on roadsides ofte...

Synopsis: Today’s organizations need to have people who can develop new kinds of solutions to meet pressing demands. Yet the words creativity and innovation often intimidate our people. Even if our organizations have creative people, our organizational cultures tend to suppress innovation. This “minds-on” course will provide the tools and techniques to reverse these trends. On Day 1, we will focus on helping employees enhance...

Colonel Brian P. Foley, Garrison Commander, Fort Mead will review one of the most important government resources in the Greater Region. Gain insight--the changes,opportunities and challenges directly from the Commander. Do not miss this informative session.

According to Information Week, 65% of IT directors cite agility to meet mission needs as the primary driver for cloud computing. Government agencies also benefit from the cost containment offered by acquiring infrastructure as a service, permitting deployment of savings to other, more mission-critical needs. As the rewiring of government continues, agencies break from the past by: Increasing computing efficiency through modernizing and virtual...

Don’t miss the last chance this year to meet with your fellow geospatial technology enthusiasts. We’ll discuss how organizations are using geospatial technology to address the needs of vulnerable populations during emergencies and crises. Getting the right resources to the right people at right time requires coordination and an understanding of the people at the heart of the situation. With maps, organizations determine how and whe...

With top leaders in emergency management, public safety, and homeland security from the Minneapolis – St. Paul region and the State of Minnesota, this regional summit is the key to collaboration in your jurisdiction. Join us to renew relationships, explore new collaborative opportunities, and share best practices from private and public sector leaders across the state.Better collaboration saves lives, infrastructure, and leaves us better...

Records Management Solution Webinars Presents: Be Careful What You Wish For:The 6 Harsh Realities of e-RMA Thursday November 13th at 2pm ET | 11am PT Register Now! Does this sound familiar, or do you hope it will someday soon?: After ages of trying to convince Senior Management of the value of Records Management for legal, historical, and transparency reasons, they have finally seen the RMA light. Congratulations, but beware... enlightenment h...