Technology is helping state and local government get more done than ever before.Across the country, state and local governments are grappling with some of the biggest challenges of our time. Our nation’s infrastructure, from bridges and tunnels, to legacy systems and outdated data centers are crumbling. And it’s up to innovative state and local government employees like you to transform these aging systems into modern, efficient a...

It’s a given – price is the most important part of the offer. This is especially true in the days when Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) rules, and even when it is a Best Value procurement, the lowest bidder will most likely get the award. Most companies, however, miss the most important elements of process and deliverable for the cost volume, and fail to shine in an area where they could dominate. Manage the cost volume e...

The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) identified three pillars that are driving deep-seated transformation in government. These ambitious goals are vital to fulfilling DOD’s next-generation mission to enhance federal IT and digital services, reduce cybersecurity risks to the federal mission, and build a modern IT workforce. Collectively, these are the catalyst to dramatically accelerate the DOD’s IT modernization efforts to...

Cyber Security Training in Baltimore, MarylandJoin us for SANS Baltimore Fall 2018 (September 10-15), and learn vital skills to protect your organization from the latest cyber-attacks. SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Distinguish yourself as an information security lead...

Seminar Information: As an experienced importer your company has a grasp on the basic procedures to manage the importation of your goods into the U.S. It seems, however, that is all you do, manage the process. Despite your best efforts, the process doesn’t appear to get any better. You experience the same old errors and delays at the border and the specter of a Customs audit or other Customs enforcement is looming on the horizon. Perhaps...

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. Regis...

The operational rigor and funding from the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) holds the potential to drive incredible performance advancements in public services. The mission of the TMF is a lofty one: to enable agencies to reimagine and transform the way they use technology to deliver their mission and services to the American public in an effective, efficient, and secure manner. This briefing will bring together TMF Board members as well as...

In the recently released President’s Management Agenda, IT modernization is identified as one of three key drivers of transformation in government. This hard-charging discussion will focus on agencies can achieve the next generation network, methods to secure their enterprise, and best practices to spur transformation. This video webinar will feature Government Matter’s host Francis Rose discussing IT modernization with IT leaders...

During this FREE event, experts from Optiv and our partners will share insights, best practices and real-world applications for top industry trends and technologies. Join us for keynote presentations from industry leaders, breakout sessions with thought leaders from Optiv and much more! PLUS, get access to: –Vendor expo with representatives from leading security tech companies–After-hours networking event–Continuing educati...

Technology Business Management (TBM) is intended to address the IT challenge of credibility in creating competitive advantage. TBM shifts the conversation from “Run-the-Business” to “Change-the-Business” by providing transparency of cost, consumption and performance data.[1] TBM is already in use by 300 organizations worldwide and is targeted for adoption by the United States Federal Government in FY 2022, with some age...