Seminar Information: Too often importers expect their brokers to do all of the work when it comes to the importing process. Unfortunately the broker is NOT a tax advisor. Any errors they make could result in penalties for you, the importer. Learn the key compliance elements of importing, classification, valuation, country of origin duty payment and record keeping. Learn also how to decipher those cryptic forms your broker supplies to you. Regi...

Enterprise Architecture has become one of the pillars of the federal IT world to help make operations run smoothly, seamlessly and maneuver easily. No matter what technology is touted, or how service oriented and agile the applications are — especially cloud-based or SAAS environments — technology systems must be designed and implemented to support the business or mission and enable processes. If integrated IT systems don’t w...

Do you have an application running on legacy hardware hidden away in the back corner of your data center that is marked with cryptic warning signs and a healthy wealth of cobwebs? These legacy applications present a real headache when attempting to uplift the people, processes, and tooling needed to embrace a cloud model. Hybrid cloud is a reality for most infrastructures rather than being purely in the public cloud or purely on-premises. This...

The President’s Management Agenda lays out a long-term vision for modernizing the Federal Government in key areas that will improve the ability of agencies to deliver mission outcomes, provide excellent service, and effectively steward taxpayer dollars on behalf of the American people. In line with that vision, throughout the past 24 months, the U.S. Federal government has undergone numerous important changes to its policies and processe...

New cybersecurity risk regulations for all organizations are approaching faster than you might think. "Computers, software, programming and algorithms are all parts of a cybersecurity risk program, but it is the interaction with the "humans" that makes all the difference in the world." An effective cybersecurity risk program requires an organization to have everything from program policies to incident response plans to specific breach notifica...

New cybersecurity risk regulations for all organizations are approaching faster than you might think. "Computers, software, programming and algorithms are all parts of a cybersecurity risk program, but it is the interaction with the "humans" that makes all the difference in the world." An effective cybersecurity risk program requires an organization to have everything from program policies to incident response plans to specific breach notifica...

New cybersecurity risk regulations for all organizations are approaching faster than you might think. "Computers, software, programming and algorithms are all parts of a cybersecurity risk program, but it is the interaction with the "humans" that makes all the difference in the world." An effective cybersecurity risk program requires an organization to have everything from program policies to incident response plans to specific breach notifica...

Eight Cyber Security Courses Develop the hands-on cyber security skills most needed right nowNEW course: SEC530: Defensible Security ArchitectureAdditional Course Topics: Cyber Defense, Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Security Management Cyber Security Training in Boston, MassachusettsAs a professional on the front lines of cyber security, it is essential to constantly update your arsenal and stay ahead of the cyber...

Today’s the day to sign up for this information-packed event! This seminar will be filled with tips, techniques, and practical examples of how to use GSA to meet your procurement needs. By attending, you can: Meet your local GSA Customer Service Representatives.Get an update on GSA’s newest offerings.Learn about programs that can save your agency time and money.Preview the latest enhancements to our eTools which make your acquis...

OTA Seminar Description What is OTA - Other Transactional Authority? It is a legally binding instrument more like a commercial-sector contract between the government and industry. Synopsis of the Seminar: “OTAs are on the rise for two primary reasons: 1) their flexibility is well-suited to the less predictable, more accelerated process of innovative R&D, and 2) they are not subject to most standard acquisition laws and regulation fro...