In 2018, the White House unveiled the updated “Cloud Smart” policy which focuses on three main pillars of successful IT modernization: workforce, security and procurement. With a workforce who uses multiple applications and devices to do their job, it is more critical than ever for agencies to maintain control and security across their networks. But how can an agency ensure security when integrating new technologies to legacy syste...

Because we are continuing to experience exponential growth of our data and data sources, AI is now a hot topic in the marketplace. And computing has now moved beyond a "CPU-only" era, giving us vast computational power that was not accessible before. IBM AI Story – When Seconds Matter Thursday, August 15, 2019 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET Webinar Event This webinar will discuss AI use cases and how to sort through all of that data in a timely man...

Gartner defines identity and access management (IAM) as “the security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right information at the right times for the right reasons.” At the heart of the biggest data breaches of all time, those involving commercial firms like Target, Home Depot, and Yahoo, are stolen credentials. Other risks include improperly shared credentials and misuse by disgruntled employees. This webi...

Government agencies and large private sector organizations frequently have centralized IT departments supporting numerous departments or lines of business with wildly diverse digital workspace needs. The challenge is they all sit under the same Office 365 tenant and are constrained to the same tenant-wide settings. With native Office 365 functionality, if you disable external sharing for the Department of Transportation you are disabling it fo...

In today’s digitally connected global environment, many organizations opt to operate virtually with a remote or partially remote workforce. This webinar is designed to improve your ability to effectively lead a remote or virtual team. During this webinar, you will examine the unique opportunities and challenges that come with remote work and explore strategies to enhance your ability to lead your team to success. Topics Covered Include:...

Government agencies are actively preparing their data to take advantage of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). In the face of heightened mission complexity and data proliferation, agencies are looking for ways to maximize the value and impact of data. Application areas are accelerating as agencies turn to AI to drive cyber offense and defense, robotics and automation, transportation security, and he...

Ransomware attacks are dominating the headlines in 2019: City of Baltimore, ASCO Industries, and the Weather Channel are just a few of the examples. Holding someone or something for ransom is a simple yet effective criminal strategy used for thousands of years. Today, cybercriminals are applying these ancient techniques to modern technologies. And according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the damages associated with ransomw...

Whether it was the Department of Motor Vehicles, the City Council, or the Fire Department, most constituents’ last interaction with government probably involved an agency at the state or local level. As the most frequent point of contact between citizens and governments, these agencies have a unique opportunity to make a difference in citizens’ lives. However, as they attempt to provide the highest quality service possible to their...

For modern government organizations to run effectively, public servants need to embrace technology and excel in management. However, rapid tech advancements and a changing workforce have created some challenges for agencies. Finding a solution for those challenges is paramount because technology and management are the cornerstones that enable government agencies and individual government employees to achieve their mission goals. For example, h...

The federal model for IT has evolved, embracing the as-a-service model as the next step in implementing cloud computing. Agencies are increasingly acquiring cloud services to host their applications while adopting software development practices tailored to the virtualized, hybrid cloud environment. Multiple clouds in multiple geographies can enhance application performance and therefore service to both citizen and agency users. Management of m...