How to Recruit, Retain and Reward the Best Workers in the Market Government contracting has long been a people business, but the competition for hiring the right people has never been fiercer. And the demand seems to be outstripping supply. At this Washington Technology Power Breakfast, we’ll explore what some of the leading companies are doing to recruit and retain workers. For some companies this means opening facilities in areas not g...

The President’s Management Agenda, released in March, lays out a long-term vision for modernizing government. In this model, agencies not only update their technology, but also leverage their data effectively and, perhaps most importantly, build the right workforce to move into the future. Agencies must think, act and become a “future-forward” organization — delivering on their mission goals, while also providing outst...

CDM: Growing and Changing in CybersecurityThe DHS and GSA created the CDM Program in 2012 with the vision that all federal networks would be continuously scanned to identify and respond to threats and breaches. However, most federal agencies remain at risk, and cannot detect when large amounts of information leave their networks. Register today to attend the Big Issues: CDM Conference on November 28th in Washington, DC. Hear cyber experts fro...

Data is your most valuable asset—it’s time to use it to its full potential. TDWI, the industry leader in data training for over 20 years, will show you how. Over one week, at one location, you will get the most applicable training on your top data challenges from the industry’s most respected thought leaders and practitioners. Modernizing your data warehouse? Implementing cloud services? Working to develop a successful data...

Today's Contracts for Tomorrow's Government: Getting the Best Out of the Federal Acquisition ProcessAcross the federal government, agencies are urged to take advantage of the efficiencies and effectiveness that information technology offers. Register today for the Federal IT Acquisition Summit. You'll hear from seasoned government professionals as they provide insights into key trends and developments in federal IT contracting. During the ple...

A new era of global competition demands upgrades and additions to the tools that have ensured U.S. and allied security since World War II: diplomacy, international cooperation, technology, lethal force, and the promotion of ideals. Defense One will gather top leaders from the military, government, and private sectors to discuss and debate what comes next and how to prepare for it. Questions? Check out our FAQs here! For more information regard...

Our society is in the midst of a technological disruption, and artificial intelligence is at the helm. AI once was just a plot for a science fiction movie, but has now become a mainstream technology with real-world applications and large-scale investments. For organizations across all sectors, AI offers solutions and opportunities that can accelerate business processes, simplify IT operations, uncover new insights, and much more. Now more than...

The 2018 Government Innovation Awards, presented by GCN, FCW, Washington Technology and Defense Systems, recognize government IT’s disruptors, innovators and emerging leaders who have transformed government agencies through new technologies and innovative ways of weaving IT into critical missions. These awards cover three different categories: Public Sector Innovations: Transformative tech projects being deployed or tested in government...

Now more than ever data and analytics are becoming accessible, offering new insights and opportunities for state and local governments. As more government services and interactions move online and to other digital platforms, these tools can improve services, accelerate collaboration and increase efficiencies. At this event, we’ll explore how the City of Boston and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have harnessed data and analytics to pow...

Blockchain may be best known as the purveyor of bitcoin, but federal managers increasingly are turning to the distributed ledger technology for efficient and secure solutions across a variety of operations and government programs. Blockchain operates as a continuously growing list of records (blocks) that are linked and secured using cryptography. The blockchain creates a distributed ledger that is managed in a decentralized, peer-to-peer way....