CDM is the Federal civilian government’s frontline program to protect against and mitigate cyber-attacks. But security deployments often take years to complete, and in the wake of increasingly high-profile hacks that are thwarting top-notch defenses, time is ticking to meet the challenge. How is the CDM program working with agencies to accelerate the path to better security? And how should agencies engage the CDM program to inoculate aga...

Government agencies generate and collect massive amounts of data, but have long struggled to extract value from all that information. Now the Federal Data Strategy provides a 10-year framework to “leverage the full value of federal data for mission, service and the public good,” and the signs of agencies’ seriousness are everywhere. Developing workforce data skills remains a challenge, while legacy systems continue to complic...

Join this virtual meeting for an introduction of the GSA's Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule. In this virtual 1 hour training session you can expect: An introduction of the Facilities Maintenance and Management Schedule To have a better understanding of the facilities related solutions that are available on the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Ordering options and flexible features Helpful tips on how to use the schedule and gain acc...

The burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI) is spurring invention and innovation across many sectors, including: Science, where AI is accelerating discovery; Education and the development of individualized curriculum; Space through autonomous spacecraft and smart habitats; Healthcare using sensors and smart micro-systems; Smart Cities to reduce cost, enhance safety, and ensure environmental standards; and Military, intelligence and gove...

This webinar explores the use of data analytics to support decisions made by government financial managers. Attendees will learn about the science and art of analyzing patterns, identifying anomalies and finding the underlying meaning that may be hidden in large and complex data sets. New techniques and tools have evolved to allow government financial managers to model, visualize and query data to unlock previously unknown risks and trends. Jo...

A year into the pandemic-induced remote work era, agencies have and continue to improve on ways to implement and utilize collaboration tools to communicate, manage workflows, and organize and distribute information. However, this has not been a “one tool fits all agencies” situation, and collaboration platforms vary not only between agencies but also among their sub-organizations and offices. This lack of interoperable collaboratio...

To compete effectively in today’s global marketplace, companies must embrace digital information and emerging technologies. Yet, these advances can also make an organization more vulnerable to data access and security risks. One important way to mitigate such risk is separation of duties (SOD). SOD, a long-standing building block of sustainable risk management and internal controls, is a “checks-and-balances” approach that pr...

As remote work continues to shape our new reality, citizens and employees alike rely on the public sector to stay informed and connected through simple, digital workflows. Adobe Document Cloud (DC) keeps teams connected with simple workflows across desktop, mobile, and web -- no matter where you're working -- with tools that empower collaboration for creating, scanning, editing, signing, protecting, and managing PDFs. Join our complimentary we...

Participants will consider insights from the APMA Program Director and learn about transfer pricing, APA, and MAP developments. According to OECD statistics, transfer pricing controversies increased more than 20 percent in 2019. How can Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Mutual Agreement Procedures (MAPs) help multinationals mitigate transfer pricing risk? We’ll discuss: APMA Program updates, including the merger with the Treaty Assis...

Boot Camp for GSA Multiple Award Schedules Contracting (MAS) isn’t just about getting a MAS contract, it's so much more. This course focuses in on obtaining a Schedule, maintaining compliance, and ultimately driving your government sales. Centre’s GSA gurus will help you keep up with the changes that affect your contract administration and compliance efforts. In addition, you’ll learn the key components to making your MAS co...