Over the last several years, Big Data has proven its value in numerous programs across the federal government. The emergence of more powerful, precise, and cost-effective tools has made Big Data a viable option for a broad range of potential users, not just data specialists. Yet most agencies have only begun to tap into the greater potential of Big Data. That payoff comes when an organization makes Big Data an integral part of its operations,...

The 12th Annual Maritime Security and Coastal Surveillance conference is back after a runaway success last year! In 2014, 250+ top representatives from over 110 navies, coast guards, military and maritime security organisations in Asia and beyond attended Coastal Surveillance to discuss solutions to combat pressing maritime security threats. Attending organizations included: Republic of Singapore Navy, Royal Malaysian Navy, MMEA, Royal Thai Na...

GE Power & Heat Summit: A platform to build new partnerships, explore strategic solutions to the universal challenges of development and identify new opportunities around the world. 2015 brings you: More structured networking time and one-to-one meeting time to facilitate valuable business discussions and partnership building to connect the global market. A new geothermal heat stream added to provide insight into this untapped market. New...

OMICS group takes the privilege to welcome participants across the globe to the 3rd International Conference on HIV/AIDS, STDs, & STIs, which is slated for November 30- December 02 in Atlanta, USA. This interdisciplinary conference is the premier gathering of people working in the field of HIV/AIDS and other STD's, as well as the policy makers, persons living with HIV and other individuals committed to ending the pandemic. The 'STD-AIDS 20...

CYBER_ATTACKS? CLIMATE RISK? GMD? EMP? ARE WE PREPARED? Our civilization vitally depends on the continuous and assured availability of critical resources such as clean, safe, sustainable, and affordable electrical power, clean water, secure food, transportation, and related services. Major dynamic global changes present new opportunities, but also threats that confront not only the energy sector but critical infrastructure, with the potential...

Join top government technology professionals and learn about California’s most recent initiatives and programs at this half-day event for technology industry professionals. State CIO and Department of Technology Director Carlos Ramos will keynote the event and be joined by key CIOs and industry experts to discuss California’s technology landscape. At this event you will: Learn first-hand the priorities, challenges and objectives of...

The mission of the Paws for Patriots Program is to create and nurture a partnership between visually impaired or combat weary veterans and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity. SGD has matched the visually impaired with guide dogs for over 30 years, and is accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation. SGD Paws for Patriots pairs highly trained guide dogs with visually impaired veterans; excep...

Few agencies have the IT budget of the Homeland Security Department, which is expected to top $6.2 billion in fiscal 2016. One of its 14 component agencies has a budget of $1.5 billion and five others have IT budgets of over $500 million annually: Customs and Border Protection - $1.5 billion National Protection and Programs Directorate - $985.6 million Departmental Management and Operations - $817.6 million Transportation Security Administrati...

Enterprise security continues to be one of the main challenges organisations have to face. Organizations need to be more aware of the cyber threats that are ready and waiting to attack their systems. A company is almost certainly going to suffer from a data security breach because basic human errors still represent the weakest link in the enterprise. This means that the future of security lies in a holistic approach, involving people as much a...

Whole of business approach to enhance IT service capability With tertiary education moving towards a global service environment, the importance of ITS capability is reaching unparalleled levels. All the core business functions of an institution rely on the support of ITS to deliver strategic and operational support, with the long term aim of delivering more complicated and innovative service capability. Enhance your conference experience with:...