After years of funding pressure on the cost of OPEB benefits, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for state and local governments means retiree health care benefits could become a target for deep budget cuts. Reducing benefits for valued retirees is a last resort and painful for all concerned, but there is another option. Laura Rich, executive officer for Nevada Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP), will discuss how PEBP used a Me...

The next evolution in cloud computing are users without technical experience but can create programs and applications on their own. These end users would have the ability to employ a drag-and-drop interface that is accessible to more than just those on an IT team. Business and program users will no longer have to rely on IT to maintain system operations. IT will spend more time delivering advanced technologies. For the foreseeable future, the...

Federal institutions have the mission to innovate and better protect and store their lifeblood of highly sensitive information wherever it lives. To do this, agencies must overcome the challenges of siloed and under-resourced teams, systems and data on-premises and in the cloud, in addition to the complexities associated with identities and trust. Join Broadcom’s Symantec Enterprise leaders and Federal experts to discuss strategies that...

Over the past four years, the Defense One Tech Summit has been an exciting and informative opportunity for defense and industry professionals to gain insights, build connections, and develop tomorrow’s defense innovations. This year's 5th edition will allow these important conversations to continue — with the health and well-being of our employees, customers, partners, and communities top of mind. We are proud to present a new and...

We are at digital war and data is the target. No organization is immune from data security threats and the US Federal government is no exception. More than half of federal data is now stored in the cloud, and a significant portion is sensitive. Yet, despite this exposure, in the 2020 Thales Data Threat Report 99% of federal government respondents say at least some of their sensitive data in the cloud is not encrypted. IT security departments m...

Government agencies have undergone a dramatic shift in the way they work, with a large segment of the workforce pursuing mission goals remotely. As agencies look towards the future of work, how can technology leaders incorporate the lessons from this period of telework and build a sustainable mobile workforce strategy for the future? During this digital webcast, we will showcase how government IT departments are maximizing workforce productivi...

The United States is facing a historic economic downturn that is projected to surpass the Great Recession and cripple government budgets. It could take years before federal, state and local budgets are able to fully recover. Government officials will need to examine and assess massive amounts of data to determine the best course of action. But are officials prepared to address these challenges? What assistance do they need to stabilize their b...

State and local officials across the United States have implemented shutdowns and distancing requirements in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. These directives are uniquely impacting the courts. Judges, who can no longer administer court proceedings in person, have turned to digital platforms for hearings and more. This webcast will explore how state and local governments are ruling on policies and implementing new tools to manage their ju...

Nearly one year after Cloud Smart became official policy, government agencies are thinking more critically about application rationalization, cloud security, financially sustainable procurement models, and the workforce needed to support their cloud strategy. While this approach has introduced new flexibility, as agencies pursue multiple clouds to meet their unique needs, complex new challenges around governance and management have emerged. Du...

The role cybersecurity plays in protecting our Nation’s data, critical infrastructure, and physical safety has never been more important than it is today. Cyber-attacks are growing in frequency and scope. Regulations and compliance are changing. Infrastructure and applications are increasingly moving to the cloud and other hybrid environments. And while technology is a key enabler for agencies staying better protected in this ever changi...