Information is powerful. Having the right information helps agencies award citizen benefits, accelerate infrastructure projects, make critical decisions on the battlefield, and so much more to meet mission goals. To harness this information, agencies must modernize their approach to data management, including infrastructure and platforms. But they face a daunting challenge – their data is overwhelming and growing every day. It’s di...

The FITARA Scorecard is the report card for every agency CIO, and each one cares deeply about the grades. If you want to connect with agency IT leadership, you need to know their points of pride…and pain. Join MeriTalk for a deep dive into FITARA Scorecard 7.0. Learn what's new, which agencies are on the honor roll this year, and what subjects are still keeping leaders up at night as they try to ace the exam. We’ll provide a tacti...

Government is getting cloud smart. We know that cloud platforms are driving digital transformation and modernization across agencies. But they’re also allowing government to rethink how it delivers services, mission requirements, and innovation. Join MeriTalk and IBM for a half-day program featuring thought leaders, innovation specialists, and engage with peers facing similar challenges to learn how to utilize the right cloud technologie...

With all CFO Act agencies connected and submitting data to the Federal CDM Dashboard, the program is making strides towards finding threats in real-time. But DHS can’t do it alone. To drive the program forward, collaboration and partnership from Federal agencies and the private sector is necessary. With the development of program initiatives including DEFEND, AWARE, and .govCAR, successfully implementing these updates will require contin...

It’s been 8 years since FDCCI, and the data center glut and efficiency opportunity still leads the government’s IT modernization Top 10 Must-Do List. Now cloud and new opportunities at the edge are accelerating DCOI. FITARA, MGT, and White House IT Modernization EOs are bolstering the effort. The time is now for agencies to transition to more efficient infrastructure to meet DCOI goals and support compute-intensive emerging technol...

From delivering citizen services to protecting our nation, government agencies have big roles to fill. But their outdated technology systems and modernization challenges can hamper program success. While the IT evolution seems daunting, the truth is the path forward has never been so clear. Join hundreds of your peers at Infor’s Government Forum, where we’ll cover how to: Move operational systems (HR, Financials, Supply Chain Manag...

FITARA has changed a good deal since it became law in December 2014. With current modernization efforts in full swing, now is an ideal time to elevate and work together as a community to demystify FITARA and take a fresh look at what we measure and how each grade is determined – rather than put government agencies in a one-size-fits-all frame. Join Congressman Gerry Connolly and MeriTalk for a complimentary award ceremony on July 17 at 6...

Federal IT leaders have said it for years: the biggest barrier to improving cyber security is a lack of resources. Now, with new funding allocated in the President’s budget and the passage of the MGT Act – coupled with guidance outlined in the Cyber EO and IT Modernization Report – agencies have a path forward. The new standard for Federal cyber security, driven by focused policies and increased budgets, is centered around mo...

The unemployment rate dropping to record lows is great news for jobseekers. Employers, including the Federal Government – the nation’s largest employer – have a somewhat different perspective – as this news signals even tougher competition to secure the best and brightest talent. Federal teleworking programs have long been heralded as a path toward greater competitiveness in acquiring and retaining talent. However, at t...

Today, the traditional perimeter no longer exists – there is no “inside” or “outside” when it comes to detecting, defending, and deterring cyber attacks. As digital transformations drive modernization – and increase the attack surface – government executives must transform their agencies from the inside out with a Zero-Trust approach to security. But as agency infrastructures evolve with increased inte...