What do you think of when you hear the word networking? Do you think ‘networking doesn’t matter in government’ or get an image in your head of a used car salesman? In reality, networking does matter and it’s much greater than anything a car salesman has to offer. True networking is about building real relationships with others and is a critical function to a successful career. Together people have a greater impact on so...

As organizations grow, IT processes and mission needs change. Critical information becomes scattered across silos which can create huge problems for data access within the organization. When data sits in silos, end-users pay the price in terms of the time it takes to find and analyze relevant information to support critical decision-making. Fortunately, an Enterprise Data Layer (EDL) addresses this issue by ensuring that all data across an org...

GovLoop’s 4th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is helping you piece together the government tech puzzle. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. We know turning your data into meaningful information can lead to big changes, but how do you actually make sense of your big data? The Internet of Everything is here, but what does that really mean and how do you maxi...

Even though the official holiday season is over, there is still one more gift-giving day on the horizon - Valentine's Day. And we all know buying the perfect present doesn't come easy. You oftentimes have to fight crowds of shoppers, wait in long lines, and pay extra for gift wrapping. The cloud – four years ago it was the buzzword heard around government, now the cloud is in many ways the norm, but buying the cloud is still a bit trick...

It's no secret that big data can provide valuable insights. And the government transportation marketplace is the next big area for big data to have a big effect.On Thursday, February 19th from 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT, join a panel of government and industry experts to discuss: The emerging opportunities from big data analytics for transportation agencies and departments How organizations are using big data insights to carve a sustainable adva...

Every day it seems like there's a new online dating site geared towards a very specific audience. A dating site for farmers? Yes, it exists. A matchmaking app for individuals over 50? Yup, it's real. The reason these niche online sites exist? Because data has shown there is an audience for them. The government is trying to get into the data game, too. They're using their vast data sets to make better and more informed decisions. On Wednesday,...

In reality, everyone practices project management.You may not have a PMP certificate. You may not know what PMBOK is. But as a leader in government, you are undoubtedly helping to deliver quality projects, on time, with limited resources, and making an impact. Join us for a free online training, where we will provide 20 great project management tips to help you do your job better. You’ll find answers to questions like: How do you manage...

Password management, user access and security are not what they used to be. The complexity of managing various platforms requiring different authentication, different regulatory regimes, and of course, budget and IT department constraints is high. And so are the risks associated with poor governance! Federal agencies need an effective and holistic identity and acceess management (IAM) strategy. But where do you start? Join us on Thursday, Febr...

A few years ago deploying a new system meant months of preparation, installation and troubleshooting. Today, you can initiate a new IT system in a couple of minutes, through a quick internet search an an even quicker download from the cloud. This new model is called everything-as-a-service (XaaS) and it's rapidly changing the way organizations buy and utilize applications to fulfill their mission. Chris Dorobek and his panel of experts will ex...

Let's face it: most webinars or e-learning courses are boring and ineffective. You sit at your desk and multi-task while someone drones on over a series of text-heavy slides.There's got to be a better way! And there is.At GovLoop, we've delivered hundreds of webinars, social learning courses, and on-demand video modules over the years and GovDelivery supports millions of government communications each year. In 2014 alone, over 30,000+ people a...