For better or worse, government processes are still largely manual and paper-based. Yet, in the private sector, we’re used to online services, contactless payment and a seamless experience. So why is there such a disconnect? Why is government lagging so far behind when it comes to digital transformation? And are those barriers truly permanent? Join us online Wednesday, July 26 at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT as we discuss how government employee...

To drive innovation you need to move to the cloud. But what cloud? When it comes to the cloud, one size does not fit all. To support your IT infrastructure and innovation efforts, you likely need to take a multi-cloud approach, leveraging different platforms for varying capabilities — and this can be a management headache. Join us online Wednesday, July 19 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT, to hear from government and industry experts...

The Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices course provides the fundamental knowledge and insight on Big Data that you need to know to be a successful Data Professional. Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices provides a comprehensive overview of big data concepts, terminology, and systems combined with the effective best practices that successful data professionals are using to gain substantial benefit from one of the most important ass...

Do you like to win an argument? Who doesn’t? Whether you are fighting over who does the dishes or figuring out how to allocate millions in grant funding, we know data is crucial in justifying your point of view. Consider the dishes argument, to back up your point of view you could say, “I’ve washed the dishes 27 times to your three,” it makes the argument way more compelling than just saying, “I do dishes allllll...

Automation has the power to completely change how we work. However, getting that technology into your organization isn’t easy, especially when you are adding it to outdated systems. Join us online Thursday, June 15 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT, to hear from government and industry experts about how to overcome automation adoption challenges.

Transformation — it’s a word that’s tossed around in government leadership meetings all the time, but what does it really mean? Is it about process improvements, technology modernization, or workforce changes? All the above? Join us online Wednesday, June 14 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT as our government and industry experts define what transformation means for government and walk through examples of agencies that hav...

Cyber attacks are on the increase across all levels of government – and state and local governments are often targeted because they have fewer resources for security. For instance, an October 2022 survey found that more than half of state and local governments faced ransomware attacks in 2021, and just one in five organizations successfully stopped the attack. Strengthening the security and resilience of these agencies’ systems req...

We’ve all clicked on an email or two that we shouldn’t have. The new Federal Zero Trust Strategy (OMB M-22-09) aims at addressing that, by requiring agencies to implement “phishing-resistant” multi-factor authentication (MFA) for employees, partners, and contractors. But what is phishing-resistant MFA? Join us online Thursday, June 8 from 2-2:30 p.m. ET/11-11:30 a.m. PT, to hear industry experts share how phishing-resis...

The volume of data the government collects daily is staggering. But what does the government do with that data, and how do agencies manage it? The short answer is, not enough and not very neatly. The problem is partly a lack of understanding data in the first place. Join us online Wednesday, June 7 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to hear from government and industry experts on how to use data as a tool to empower your work and strategies...

The Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices course provides the fundamental knowledge and insight on Big Data that you need to know to be a successful Data Professional. Big Data Fundamentals & Best Practices provides a comprehensive overview of big data concepts, terminology, and systems combined with the effective best practices that successful data professionals are using to gain substantial benefit from one of the most important ass...