Open source has become important for solving complicated issues across the board. But where do agencies begin? How can you take advantage of open source technologies?View this on-demand 1 hour online training to learn how open source software is propelling government forward. Specifically, we'll share: Case studies and examples of research-focused government organizations that are leveraging open source. Benefits of an open source strategy to...

In December 2012, the Department of Defense developed the Joint Information Environment (JIE) framework in an effort to increase collaboration between departments while reducing the cyberthreat landscape. It is an ambitious multiyear effort that will change the way DoD networks are constructed, operated and defended. In this 1 hour online training you will learn: What exactly the JIE is and why it is important. DoD's vision for the JIE framewo...

We are in the midst of another technological era. The "Digital Age" holds many parallels to the industrial revolution with multiple breakthroughs in manufacturing, inventions and workforce changes. As we sit on the cusp of remarkable innovations, this new "Digital Age" will be powered by data. Open Data programs are being used to drive new economic opportunities, re-imagine service delivery and empower citizens to act on authoritative data whi...

Join your GIS peers at our next GovLoop & Esri GIS MeetUp! Come to our next Washington, DC, Meet Up on Thursday, August 21, and learn how the geospatial approach can enhance traditional IT decision-making. For breaking updates, please join the Esri DC Meet Ups community at Meetup.com/Esri-DC-Meet-Ups. Schedule 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration and Networking Mix and mingle with fellow DC-metro-area GIS and developer professionals while enjoyi...

The number of “things” connected to the Internet has outpaced the number of people connected to the Internet since 2008. Cisco Internet Business Solutions Group estimates these connected “things” – mobile devices, parking meters, medical devices and more - will grow to 50 billion by 2020. The Internet of Things (IoT) is here and the implications for government are many. The Internet, this network of networks that...

The Next Generation of Government Training Summit educates, inspires and promotes innovation for new and rising leaders in government. Since 2010, the two day summit has enhanced the working and personal lives of 2,000+ Generation X and Y government employees excited to learn new skills needed to innovate. Gen X & Y leaders learn and implement new skills far different than traditional methods. With NextGen, the newer generations in governm...

According to a GovLoop survey, 58% of respondents believe government is not ready for big data to be fully adopted. But in our new online training, you'll learn that the opportunities for government to leverage big data are actually limitless. Sign up now to receive specific tactics to take advantage of big data and learn the following: How to make sense of your agency's data. In what ways big data can be used to address issues like health car...

DorobekINSIDER LIVE: I'm Talking to You: How Data is Changing the Face of Citizen Engagement Better data means better customer service. Consider the way Amazon uses your purchasing history to suggest items that you should also add to your cart. You always wanted a limited edition VSC tape or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- and now its right there in front of you. Government is using data as a customer service model, too. Do you have a pothole...

Smartphones. Tablets. BYOD. Oh my! Now, you have access to your data at all times, 24/7. You're no longer disconnected when you leave your office. It’s obvious to anybody how far our society has come with mobile technology and the unique opportunity it presents to transform the way government operates. But in order to capitalize on this technological revolution, agencies must think about how to adopt mobile solutions safely and securely...

Are you new to government? Participating or aspiring to be in a leadership development program? Want to be an SES someday? In this free online training, GovLoop and Young Government Leaders will share some steps that you can take to position yourself for the next level of leadership and beyond. Specifically, you'll learn practical do and don'ts, including: Mapping a career path and long-term vision for your government career Identifying critic...