Smartphones. Tablets. BYOD. Oh my! Now, you have access to your data at all times, 24/7. You're no longer disconnected when you leave your office. It’s obvious to anybody how far our society has come with mobile technology and the unique opportunity it presents to transform the way government operates. But in order to capitalize on this technological revolution, agencies must think about how to adopt mobile solutions safely and securely...

As more and more tactical, business, and social media capabilities migrate to smartphones and handheld devices, OSD and the Services have been tasked with finding a way to permit these capabilities to flourish and expand while ensuring that security and warfighter protection are maintained and enhanced. Results from recent Army experiments with providing smartphones on the battlefield via the Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications (CSDA)...

The Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1966, was the first law that gave Americans the right to access the records of federal agencies. FOIA establishes a legal right of access to government records and information on the basis of the principles of openness and accountability in government. In 1974, after the Watergate scandal the act was amended to force greater agency compliance. In 1991 the General Accounting Office reported over 1.9 m...

The latest in a series of sector leading regional spectrum management conferences (covering regions such as Europe, The Americas and Asia-Pacific), this conference will provide a meeting point for spectrum stakeholders throughout the Latin American and Caribbean region and beyond to come together and discuss topical issues relating to the management and co-ordination of spectrum policy across the region. Focussing on all the key spectrum manag...

Machine-to-machine methods, (or M2M), intelligent embedded and/or smart fusion have been around in some form for many years. The Internet of Things (IoT) goes way beyond this capability and interconnects virtually unlimited numbers of smart objects and changes the way we interact with our environment. To help rein in the vast world of IoT, the IoT DevCon will focus on technologies ranging from the ultra-low power microcontrollers to the multi...

Today’s citizens expect real-time access to information from local officials and decision makers. Clerks, recorders, and administrators struggle to meet these demands with outdated processes. IQM2’s Agenda Automation, allows local officials and decision makers to post and update agendas, solicit public opinion, and stream live board meetings right into residents’ homes. Join us for a complimentary webcast to learn how IQM2 ca...

View our complimentary on-demand webcast to learn about the IronKey W700 Workspace — the only FIPs certified Windows To Go™ device that provides Windows 8.1. Over the last decade, technological advancements have minimized the need for employees to be as physically present in a traditional office setting. The nature of actual workspaces has shifted away from four walls to the highly mobile, highly connected workplace. Federal agenci...

SANS Institute and the United States Cyber Crime Conference 2014 http://www.sans.org/info/152852 SANS is partnering with the United States Cyber Crime Conference 2014 in Washington, DC to offer two special forensics courses on April 27 - 28, 2014. Space is limited so register today! - Lethal Network Forensics with George Bakos- Smartphone Forensics with Cindy MurphyThe U.S. Cyber Crime Conference is continuing the 12 year tradition of success...

For government to be successful, constituents must be engaged in the process and not merely subjected to it. Public expectations of interaction with government are being fueled by private sector customer experiences. The most successful agencies are embracing this change and using technology to better serve their constituents. Through a strong and integrated digital strategy, you will be able to match the public’s expectations of your di...

Mobile Work Exchange 2014 Town Hall Meeting Mobile IT and Workforce Management Training Fulfill your mobile IT and workforce management training requirements at the 15th Mobile Work Exchange Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Washington D.C. Convention Center. Featuring more than 20 speakers, the all-day professional-education training seminar will explore key areas to improve government mobility, including cloud computing, m...