Government contractors can spend hundreds of hours doing research, building a team and crafting a proposal. So when they lose the bid to competitors, it is a great disappointment. A key component of learning what went wrong is the debriefing agencies are supposed to give losing bidders so they can gain insights on why their bids failed. But there are problems with the quality and consistency of agency debriefings. This drives many companies to...

Protecting essential services and control systems networks are imperative and in many cases neglected in relation to embedded systems in modern architecture. The proliferation and advancement of operational technologies and the Internet of Things, the convergence of IT and OT have enhanced operational efficiency but paradoxically has increased the attack surface exponentially across the critical national infrastructure. Now in its 5th year, th...

How Acquisitions Disrupt the Competitive Landscape The last year has seen merger and acquisition activity accelerate dramatically in the federal market. From headline grabbing deals, such as General Dynamics’ acquisition of CSRA or the formation of Perspecta from combining three companies to the nearly 100 small and mid-size deals that have closed in the last 12 months, the competitive landscape is rapidly changing. To stay competitive,...

Transitioning to the cloud can bring a hailstorm of management, budgeting and other issues without the right information and support. One improvement has come with the standardization of procuring cloud solutions through FedRAMP, which in FY16 passed the mark of having more FedRAMP compliant procurements than not. The result is across-the-board improved security in commercial cloud solutions. There are multiple avenues to improve the process a...

Resetting the Federal Cyber PrioritiesThe growing importance of cloud, mobility and related trends requires agencies to think differently about cybersecurity, once and for all relinquishing their reliance on perimeter-based protections and focusing instead on network-, application- and data-level security. Above all, agencies need to improve their ability to detect and respond to threats quickly and effectively. This event will explore the te...

reStart, the most successful hiring & networking events for Cleared Professionals is pleased to invite you to join us for a special afternoon / evening events next month. Learn from our expert panelists and participate in the interactive discussions. Meet with dozens of the leading defense contractors in a much more relaxed atmosphere and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres & drinks during our Networking Happy Hour. You may even win 2 t...

reStart, the most successful hiring & networking events for Cleared Professionals is pleased to invite you to join us for a special afternoon / evening events next month. Learn from our expert panelists and participate in the interactive discussions. Meet with dozens of the leading defense contractors in a much more relaxed atmosphere and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres & drinks during our Networking Happy Hour. You may even win 2 t...

IT Everywhere: Technology's Role in Tomorrow's Military The Defense Department operates a vast and sometimes-disjointed IT ecosystem that is as complicated an enterprise as any that exists today. Throughout the department, IT teams manage operations by maintaining legacy systems alongside emerging technology. The common thread throughout is the desire for speed, insight, and security. The 2018 Defense Systems Summit brings together thought lea...

Mining Journal Select London is a carefully selected group of projects as nominated by the Mining Journal from around the world for the Gold & Silver, Copper & Zinc and Energy Minerals commodity groups.Taking place from 26th - 27th June 2018, this personalised, curated agenda of private investment meetings provides an exclusive opportunity for you to assess the best global opportunities. We integrate our knowledge capital with the indu...

IT Strategies for the Modern AgencyModernization is not enough. If agencies limit their efforts to replacing or upgrading outdated legacy systems, they will only make limited gains in terms of performance and security—and set themselves up for more costly modernization efforts in the years ahead. What’s needed, instead, is digital transformation. Register now for this event where thought-leaders from across government will explore...