Satellite communications dominate current and planned military and government communications systems and make net-centric warfare possible. This class provides a review of current military satellite communications as well as a look into the future of developing technology. Internet protocol (IP) and IP over Satellite (IPoS) are addressed, showing this protocol's strengths and weaknesses as a facilitator of net-centric warfare. The topics provi...

FEHB and Medicare Benefits An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal EmployeesAn overview of federal health benefits in retirementPremium costsPlan changes and what to know about Open SeasonsTriCare and other FEHB plansHealthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies,MedicareUnderstanding the Vision and Dental PlansEnrollmentPremiumsHow it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Benefit Package

Power beaming uses high-intensity light generated by a laser “transmitter” to transfer power wirelessly, at great distance. It delivers safe, clean and reliable persistent power, even in the most austere and physically challenging environments.. These systems can beam up to kilowatts of power—with the versatility of flexible site implementation and a fixed or moving transmitter and receiver. By delivering this “whenever...

Dr. Shaw’s critical pathway to becoming an insider risk illuminates the behavioral and event-based journey the individuals take prior to acting out in a way defined as an insider threat action. When following the pathway, the first milestone is professional and personal stressors. These all too often go overlooked or undetected but should be the first opportunity an organization can take to mitigate potential insider threat acts. Prior t...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - SAN FRANCISCOComprehensive Overview - Enabling Technologies - World of Opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, decision making, and communication. AI has been transforming various domains of human activity, from busine...

An Overview of the 4 Types of Social Security Benefits Retirement, disability, survivor, Medicare Eligiblity requirements for each type, How the amounts are calculated How they apply to the financial plans of federal employees, both FERS and CSRS employees Understanding the Common Pitfalls The Windfall Elimination Program for CSRS Earnings Test Special Retirement Supplement for FERS Government Pension Offsets (GPO) How the benefits are taxed I...

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

Alex Challans, CEO of Resonance (owner of The Quantum Insider), will provide an insightful update on the quantum technology market during his talk for the ATARC Quantum Speaker Series. His presentation will delve into recent funding trends, key market shifts, prominent players, and emerging themes within the quantum technology landscape. Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of quantum technolog...

The compute environment is getting more and more complicated for government agencies. Public cloud and private cloud, on-premises data centers, edge locations, government-owned assets and BYO devices – and now with the integration of AI and advanced cloud services – agencies face the critical task of orchestrating a vast array of data, applications, networks, and systems across increasingly intricate control planes. Blending all th...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are TaxedFERS AnnuityCSRS AnnuityTSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accountsSurvivor BenefitsEd reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to ConsiderThe taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax LawHow...