The creation of assembly line manufacturing powered progress in the 20th century. Today that concept is being applied to software development – software factories that give programmers the tools to iteratively build, test and deploy code and applications every day. This concept is being used throughout the federal government, especially within the Department of Defense. The U.S. Air Force has a number of such factories, all working on a...

As modernization efforts continue to transform many facets of defense, missile defense systems are no different. Digital transformation must ensure the interoperability of command and control networks, sensors and Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems. Systems are being built to deliver with the speed, security and insights necessary to maintain current defensive operations, while evolving to meet the future threat environment. Thi...

Rapid deployment of 5G technology is ideally suited to provide new and enhanced services to citizens, according to a new report by Ernst & Young, particularly in urban and suburban areas. To capitalize on this potential, state and local governments, including law enforcement and educational agencies, need to develop clear policy roadmaps covering spectrum usage, infrastructure requirements, use-case pilot programs, and potential challenges...

In an era where citizen expectations are rapidly increasing, government agencies are using technology to transform how they deliver services, whether assisting victims of national disasters, processing applications for veterans’ benefits, or navigating easily through government websites. Join us to explore new practices and technologies that are helping agencies use data insights to modernize and deliver superior citizen services in the cloud.

More than 1.5 billion students – 91.3 percent of global enrollments – were directly affected by school closures because of the pandemic by April 2020, according to the University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences. The abrupt requirement to shift away from in-person instruction to online learning had a huge impact on schools, students, parents, and teachers. Join us to hear educational leaders of school systems across...

In October 2020, the Federal Communications Commission established the 5G Fund for Rural America as another way to help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban/suburban areas. The advent of 5G wireless connectivity has the potential to boost new applications and citizen experiences across all levels of government. It also represents a fundamental change in how networks operate – 5G networks are the first end-to-end implementati...

Innovations in technology are empowering government agencies to re-imagine the way they serve citizens – and the pandemic has emphasized their importance. Sites such as Digital.gov provide wide-ranging resources to help agencies plan implementing new and enhanced services. Concurrently, information technology (IT) leaders are plotting the course for where their organizations are headed, including cloud adoption, cybersecurity measures, a...

The Government Accountability Office reported in June 2020 that 60% newly-hired government employees only stayed at their job for two years.Using employee lifecycle tools in end-to-end, hire-to-retire (H2R) integrated human processes can help slow the departure of talented individuals and create meaningful career paths, while cutting operational waste and redundancy. Attend this webinar to learn how government and industry thought leaders are...

The Department of Defense has long led the way in adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Game changing and innovative 5G wireless networks are revolutionizing many aspects of the DoD mission. Smart networks are now powering robotics, holographic, and augmented reality applications for real-time asset tracking, predictive analytics, and environmental sensing among others. These test beds are bringing the DoD into the forefront of 5G, providing...

While much attention has been paid to DoD audits and the savings they’ve identified, that’s only one side of the balance sheet.Automating the budget formulation process also can identify funds to support the military mission and foster data-centric decisions on budget priorities.Join us for an in-depth discussion of how automating and streamlining financial management and budgeting is facilitating planning, allocating and adjusting...