Governments are faced with new opportunities to shape our communities. In order to be successful planning and engineering disciplines must balance the needs of people, infrastructure and the environment. One way to make this shift is to use the proper smart tools to model the impacts of proposed development, adjust to shifting demographics and lifestyles, and account for changes in climate change and economic shifts. Join us on Thurs. Feb 18th...

The government in 2020 operates in a dramatically different fashion than it did even a decade ago. However, even with all these technological achievements, 80 percent of federal IT budgets go to operations and maintenance - that means that more than two-thirds of a government's budget goes to keep legacy systems functioning. The White House and Congress are urging agencies to change that equation and focus on modernization in three key areas:...

“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion,” was an idea often touted by renowned statistician Edwards Deming. And he has a point. Gone are the days when employees could pitch a new idea, ask for a promotion or even brainstorm a new process without metrics. Metrics make the case, but figuring out how to use data can be tricky for employees who aren’t data scientist by trade. Join NextGen on Tuesday, Feb....

Who doesn’t want their digital experiences to be seamless and personalized? Over the last 10 years, the public sector has made huge strides in building digital services that make government more efficient. However, the drive to build a better customer journey and deliver a personalized digital experience for the public continues to be a challenge. What best practices must government leaders follow? How can agencies focus their planning t...

Websites, portals and databases are built and maintained by developers at agencies across the country. As these government employees upgrade to nextgen tools to support citizen needs, they also need to incorporate security measures into every aspect of their work. Join us online Thursday, Jan. 23 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to hear a case study about how agencies can work effectively while also staying secure. Specifically, you’ll l...

It’s rare to find someone who truly enjoys public speaking. Even those who seemingly lead meetings with ease can struggle to feel confident and capable. For some, even everyday face-to-face interactions can be a major source of stress. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how to strengthen your public speaking skills and find your professional voice. Specifically, you’ll learn:...

A New Year means new priorities. Agency leaders want to hit the ground running in 2020, and in order to achieve their goals, they will need to take an innovative approach with technology. Join GovLoop on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 2-3 p.m. ET/10-11 a.m. PT for an intimate online discussion with government and industry leaders about the 2020 tech landscape and how agencies can think outside the box to realize their goals. Specifically, you’l...

The Office of Management and Budget announced in September new guidance for how agencies can adopt four popular cloud models while still meeting security standards. That guidance is known as the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative 3.0. The purpose of the Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) initiative is to enhance network security across the federal government. While previous iterations had focused on the consolidation of external con...

It’s that time of year when malls and online retailers are packed with busy parents trying to fulfill their kids’ must-have gift list. And just like those kids penning those mile-long holiday wishlists, agency CIOs, CISOs and CTOs are writing their own wishlists. Lists filled with emerging technologies, workforce improvements, improved infrastructure, to name a few. Join us online Wednesday, Dec.17 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT...

The emergence of modern data analytics tools has agencies thinking in new ways about how they manage their operations and programs. Rather than relying on guesswork or assumptions, they are looking to leverage data to drive their decisions and to gauge the outcome of those decisions. Unfortunately, the data that agencies need is often scattered across multiple systems and databases, making it difficult to get the insights they need. Join us on...