The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will present a new First Thursday Update webinar, Utility Green Tariff Programs, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET on May 4, 2017. This First Thursday Update presents a new option for agencies to purchase renewable energy through their utility: green tariffs. Green tariffs allow large utility customers in traditionally regulated states to procure renewable power from their util...

In some ways, cloud has become a foregone conclusion in federal IT strategies. As agencies look to modernize their IT enterprise, consolidate their data centers, and develop a new generation of IT services, the importance of the cloud is beyond argument. Cloud is expected to play a critical role in two major initiatives: Legacy IT modernization and data center consolidation. In both cases, cloud is seen as a way to make existing systems more f...

People today are more connected, more discerning, and more overwhelmed than ever before. So when they transition from a consumer to a citizen or to a government employee, they expect a seamless shift. One that’s simple, personalized, and exceptional—whether it’s online, mobile, or social. Join Adobe for an all-day event where you’ll hear how other agencies are leading digital transformation and providing new, exciting s...

The Docker Federal Summit is an annual event designed for IT ops and app development teams working in Government agencies. We meet to ignite innovation in those agencies using or considering the Docker platform to build, ship and run any application, anywhere. This event is designed to get new users started on their journey to success; prepare managers to achieve ROI and to help everyone at all levels modernize apps, accelerate innovation at l...

Agencies such as Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, and General Services Administration are among the many that indicate they rely on the Agile approach to IT development. Additionally several agencies have recently urged their procurement offices to operate using Agile principles in addition to buying from known Agile Services vendors. As the pressure continues to mount on Federal agencies to embrace Agile development...

The explosion of connectivity and multiplying data sets have opened millions of entry and exit points for data – consequently identifying a breach is about as easy as looking for a needle in a haystack. Hence, advanced analytics and artificial intelligence now stand shoulder to shoulder with our cyber defenders on the thin digital line. So, how are agencies leveraging big data analytics to harden systems without sacrificing performance,...

The federal government is the last frontier for a mobile, wireless workplace. Fears about security, cost and productivity have kept many agencies on the fringes. Yet there have been many major successful implementations of wireless in the government sphere – from large buildings such as the Pentagon, to the wide open spaces of the battlefield. Wireless now provides a level of security that can even be used for classified transmissions. J...

Contractors subject to the "Allowable Cost and Payment" clause (FAR 52.216-7) are required to submit an incurred cost report together with supporting data within 6 months after the end of their fiscal year. In this workshop, attendees will receive an overview of each of the required schedules and then receive guidance and assistance on completion of their Incurred Cost Report. All contractors are welcome - use of QuickBooks or ICAT is NOT requ...

What you need to know to comply with and position your agency to meet the intent and requirements of the executive order Since the Government Reorganization Act expired in the mid-1980s, every President has asked Congress for authority to reorganize the Executive Branch of the federal government. This year, on March 13th, President Trump issued an Executive Order that foreshadowed an effort to reduce overlap and duplication among the governme...

Young AFCEA Washington, DC is proud to host the Tech Talk Series for the 2016 - 2017 year. The Tech Talk Series offers an intimate and engaging environment for the brightest minds in industry and government to come together and discuss some of the most transformational technologies and business challenges we are currently facing. This series will generate discussions and ideas to continue to evolve the partnership between industry and governme...