Open source communities are the driving force behind innovation in today's technology defined world. Open Source is the new standard, not the exception. Join us to learn about the revolutions happening in communities around containers, data, and application modernization. This is an opportunity for you to hear how visionary teams in federal government are innovating with open source, and hear from leaders in the private sector doing the same....

As Federal agencies move toward hybrid cloud environments, the need for IT managers to bridge the gap between today’s current infrastructures and tomorrow’s cloud future is vital. While modernization is on the forefront of many Federal IT conversations, various hold-ups including fear of change and loss of control have impeded progress. As Federal IT managers look for a solution, next-generation hyper converged infrastructure (HCI)...

Government Agencies & Compliant Migration: Moving to Office 365 & Hybrid Environments Modern enterprise content management and collaboration platforms like SharePoint and Office 365 can help government agencies modernize their IT and accomplish their mission more effectively. However to execute a successful compliant migration, agencies must navigate stringent regulations, complex procurement processes and tightening budgets—all...

IT modernization is top of mind for government. While most agencies are leading with cloud for their new applications, many struggle to realize the full value of modernization by moving the majority of their enterprise apps to the cloud and creating new citizen services.And, now, with the latest orders from the White House, there is an even greater sense of urgency to overcome barriers and accelerate ways to boost cloud adoption and overhaul...

The financial toll of cybercrime will hit $6 trillion annually by 2021, or about 10 percent of the world economy, and government is the #1 target for these cyberattacks. As cloud migration takes hold, agencies are adopting a zero trust methodology to secure critical infrastructure. This webinar will address how agencies can tap IT modernization funds to update the legacy systems and move to the hybrid cloud.

AFFIRM is hosting this event to network with Government, Academic and Industry IT Professionals in a lively and informal setting. We will be inviting a Government Featured Guest who will be available for individual discussions. This event is part of an annual series of AFFIRM After Hours Networking events, offering our members and guests the chance to connect after working hours. CIOs and other IT professionals from many Federal agencies will...

Many believe AI will advance government; changing the speed, reliability, and ability for agencies to make more informed decisions and better deliver on their missions. Integral to leveraging the power of AI is data which floods many agencies yet is often underutilized or even locked up due to lack of resources, knowledge of tools, and compliance. Fortunately, cloud-based analytics capabilities allow these datasets to be turned into knowledge...

Cybersecurity touches virtually every aspect of government, because in the digital economy, virtually everything is connected. That means that, in the era of enterprise clouds, everything is at risk for a cyberattack. Based on over 20-years’ experience securing military infrastructure, most recently for the Pentagon’s Joint Staff, speaker Eric Hammersley will explore how security can be baked into modern infrastructure.

The Docker Government Summit is an annual gathering for industry leaders, government IT and software developers and ecosystem to learn, connect and engage to discuss what’s new and share how to leverage these technologies for secure and efficient IT modernization. The potential for technology to accelerate new methods of supporting missions, servicing constituents and enriching student experiences is massive. The opportunities for both n...

Mandated to modernize, Federal agencies are working hard to accelerate IT transformation. Missions are evolving, employee expectations are changing, and emerging technologies bring an opportunity to work smarter, faster, and bolder than ever before. Join us on April 10 at the Newseum to get the inside track on how next-generation technologies are improving the mission of government -- driving efficiency, powering performance, and delivering co...