Big changes are coming with the third phase of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program. Even as agencies continue to work on the first and second phases, the Department of Homeland Security and the General Services are laying the groundwork for CDM Phase 3, with its focus on providing much greater and timelier insight into what’s happening on the network—and providing the tools for rapid response and recovery. GSA has alr...

We're Gonna Code Like It's 2018Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!™) is back in Austin this spring with 5 days of practical, unbiased, Developer training. From April 30 – May 4, 2018, join us for hard-hitting sessions, insightful workshops, intense hands-on labs and fun networking events. Code with industry experts, hear the latest from Microsoft insiders and tune up on today's hottest training topics! Plus, help us celebrate 25 years of...

Cloud is the linchpin of the Trump administration’s strategy to modernize federal IT. In its recent “Report to the White House on IT Modernization,” the American Technology Council calls for agencies to “maximize secure use of cloud computing.”However, the report also acknowledges that despite recognizing its value, agencies have encountered numerous obstacles to cloud adoption. The task now is to identify techno...

Join us for the 29th Annual Federal 100 Awards on March 22nd at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Celebrate with us as we recognize government and industry leaders who are transforming government and its ability to deliver on critical missions. This unparalleled black-tie event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, awards presentation and entertainment, and is attended by government and industry executives of the public sector IT community. Cory Ka...

Respect the Past; Code the Future!We are bringing our unique brand of unbiased, practical developer training to the strip, March 11 – 16, 2018 as Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!™) returns to Las Vegas. During this intense, hard-hitting week of education on the Microsoft Platform, we’ll help you sharpen your skills in Visual Studio, ASP.NET, .NET Core, JavaScript, Xamarin, Database Analytics, and so much more. Plus, help us cele...

Automation -- a staple of federal IT initiatives for decades -- can only go so far when it comes to improving the performance and cost-effectiveness of government operations. The problem is that traditional software can only do so much without human intervention. That is where artificial intelligence comes in. The interest in AI is not to replace people, but to augment their ability to do their jobs, whether that involves managing IT operation...

Empowering The Business of Government: Advocates of the Possible The concept of citizen engagement involves more than offering web-based services to the public. It’s about reengineering systems, policies, and processes to improve an organization’s ability to manage and deliver services across multiple channels. It’s not just about “digital” government. It’s about better government. Register today to attend t...

Take Part, Make a Difference Please join us on February 12th from 5.30 pm – 8.30pm for the 14th Annual Operation Jumpstart event, featuring hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the music of the Bank Street Band. It’s a great place to network, have fun and give back to service members making a transition from a military career to a civilian career. We anticipate a full house, so registration is required. What is Operation Jumpstart...

As much as agency IT leaders know they need to make the cloud a core component of their IT infrastructure, they also know that they need to address long-standing concerns about the security of the cloud. The FedRAMP program, of course, is an important part of any agency’s cloud security strategy, and the program has evolved to address emerging requirements for higher-level security requirements—but it is only part of the story. Age...

Live! 360 is a unique conference where the IT and Developer community converge to discuss leading edge technologies and educate themselves on current ones. These 5 co-located events feature expert education, training, knowledge transfer and networking as you create your own custom conference, choosing sessions, workshops and hands-on labs to best suit your needs. Whether you are a developer, an IT Pro, or a DBA; whether you are new to the indu...