In the fall of 2008, the Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, responsible for the Department of Defense’s Global Information Grid (GIG) realized there was a problem with how its many and diverse users were unwittingly introducing malware into the department’s closed networks. The scope of the problem was significant, as the GIG comprises more than 15,000 local and regional area networks, engaging approximately seven million com...

The Open Government and Innovations Conference is... --an interactive discussion of efforts underway that use social media and social software to achieve these Initiatves --an educational forum designed to educate the government IT community of Open Government and Transparency initiatives --an event that directly supports the Obama administration principles for transparency, participation, collaboration and innovation as the format for the bu...

Connect with your colleagues in the government KM community at the 2010 Knowledge Management Conference & Exhibition. For the past ten years, this has been the #1 event where knowledge managers gather for current knowledge management strategies and interact with KM leaders from civilian and defense agencies, academia, and industry. The 2-day conference will provide you with relevant, accredited education in three primary areas: management and...

Cloud computing is more than a passing trend. This technology helps manage data. It facilitates collaboration. It ensures COOP. And it cuts costs. Find out if it's time for your agency to move to the cloud - attend the Cloud Computing Conference and Exhibition for 2 days of education, vendor sourcing, and collaboration. You'll hear casestudies and examples from government organizations who have seen the advantages - and managed the pitfalls -...

FOSE is the #1 technology event for government in the nation. FOSE has earned that distinction by bringing together the tools, methods and systems to maintain, protect and modernize the nation’s IT infrastructure for more than three decades. The challenges facing the government IT community continue to grow. The rapid pace of change brought on by new technologies and changing expectations present tremendous opportunities with the right solutio...

GovSec and U.S. Law is the only event that provides a comprehensive approach to securing our country. The exhibits will empower you to meet with industry leaders demonstrating cutting-edge security products. You will be able to experience, first hand, the newest systems, tools and technologies protecting us from threats, preparing for all hazards and disasters, and ensuring public safety.Join your colleagues on Tuesday March 23, 2010 and Wedne...

Join us downtown on FOSE Eve when we celebrate the 21st Annual Federal 100 Awards. We will recognize 100 individuals whose vision, passion, risk-taking and pioneering spirit have impacted and transformed federal IT. Professionals from government, industry and academia will be honored for their efforts in affecting change, progress and efficiency in determining how the federal government acquires, develops and manages IT. DRESS ATTIRE The Fede...

Increase Availability, Increase Productivity, Reduce Cost Federal mandates require agencies to become more efficient, and Government agencies are dusting off migration plans as a way to save money, increase productivity, and enhance business performance. Join 1105 Government Information Group, HP and GovConnection for a half-day seminar on pain-free migration strategies for government agencies. As agencies look to modernize an aging IT infrast...

Are you looking to modernize an aging IT infrastructure? Do you need an effective data migration plan that minimizes down time and protects against data loss? Register today and learn step-by-step discovery processes, planning, and specific migration plans that resulted in successful data migration for two agencies during a case study presentation. Technology experts will discuss how to prepare and execute a migration strategy that aligns you...

The business of government is becoming more complex, increasing the demands being placed on federal agencies. New executive priorities must be addressed. Agency-wide initiatives need to be supported. A growing number of regulatory requirements must be met. This translates into a number of challenges for federal CIOs and their staffs, including the need to consolidate, standardize, and modernize their IT infrastructure, meet security mandates -...