Even though the official holiday season is over, there is still one more gift-giving day on the horizon - Valentine's Day. And we all know buying the perfect present doesn't come easy. You oftentimes have to fight crowds of shoppers, wait in long lines, and pay extra for gift wrapping. The cloud – four years ago it was the buzzword heard around government, now the cloud is in many ways the norm, but buying the cloud is still a bit trick...

It's no secret that big data can provide valuable insights. And the government transportation marketplace is the next big area for big data to have a big effect.On Thursday, February 19th from 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT, join a panel of government and industry experts to discuss: The emerging opportunities from big data analytics for transportation agencies and departments How organizations are using big data insights to carve a sustainable adva...

Every day it seems like there's a new online dating site geared towards a very specific audience. A dating site for farmers? Yes, it exists. A matchmaking app for individuals over 50? Yup, it's real. The reason these niche online sites exist? Because data has shown there is an audience for them. The government is trying to get into the data game, too. They're using their vast data sets to make better and more informed decisions. On Wednesday,...

In reality, everyone practices project management.You may not have a PMP certificate. You may not know what PMBOK is. But as a leader in government, you are undoubtedly helping to deliver quality projects, on time, with limited resources, and making an impact. Join us for a free online training, where we will provide 20 great project management tips to help you do your job better. You’ll find answers to questions like: How do you manage...

Password management, user access and security are not what they used to be. The complexity of managing various platforms requiring different authentication, different regulatory regimes, and of course, budget and IT department constraints is high. And so are the risks associated with poor governance! Federal agencies need an effective and holistic identity and acceess management (IAM) strategy. But where do you start? Join us on Thursday, Febr...

A few years ago deploying a new system meant months of preparation, installation and troubleshooting. Today, you can initiate a new IT system in a couple of minutes, through a quick internet search an an even quicker download from the cloud. This new model is called everything-as-a-service (XaaS) and it's rapidly changing the way organizations buy and utilize applications to fulfill their mission. Chris Dorobek and his panel of experts will ex...

Let's face it: most webinars or e-learning courses are boring and ineffective. You sit at your desk and multi-task while someone drones on over a series of text-heavy slides.There's got to be a better way! And there is.At GovLoop, we've delivered hundreds of webinars, social learning courses, and on-demand video modules over the years and GovDelivery supports millions of government communications each year. In 2014 alone, over 30,000+ people a...

We are entering the Internet of Things (IoT) Era, where practically everything is connected and capable of generating data. It's time to figure out how you can leverage IoT data in your agency's analytics strategy. Join us on December 11th at 2:00PM ET for an online training to learn how to enable analytics in the IoT era. Our experts will cover: The value of machine data to you, your constituents and your agency. Steps to deriving business va...

What role does digital innovation have in the federal government? How can the government look at digital innovation to obtain business agility, improve operational efficiency, enable smarter decision-making and deliver better services to citizens? That's what we will explore in our upcoming online training on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2PM ET.Specifically, you'll learn: Results from a GovLoop survey of 178 public-sector professionals focused o...

Where do you want to go in your career? What training or learning do you need to get there?Your Individual Development Plan (IDP) is meant to help develop your skills and take your career to new heights. Oftentimes, IDPs are done poorly without much thought or follow-through. View our on-demand webinar.We will help you learn how to:Identify developmental opportunities that will allow you to build on your strengths and talents.Connect your grow...