WHAT'S COVERED The vast majority of BI professionals are excited about the prospects of data mining, but are fully mystified about where to begin or even how to prepare. Of those who did initiate a modeling initiative, a recent data mining industry survey of predictive modeling practitioners reports that 51% of data mining projects either never left the ground, did not realize value or the ultimate results were not measurable. Despite its elus...

Small Business Toolkit Series: Legal Workshop for Small Business Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Workshop: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Doors open at 9:00 a.m. for networking Guest Speaker: Mr. Alfred Crews, Jr. Vice President, Legal & Chief Counsel Intelligence & Security, BAE Systems Made possible courtesy of BAE Systems, this is a rare opportunity to hear from a large prime perspective, the significant legal issues, small business teamates s...

5th Annual Oracle Federal Forum: Modernize, Transform, and StreamlineTuesday, October 18, 2011 | Renaissance Marriott, Washington, DC "Reforming the way Federal Government operates, through structural and operational improvements, will help it become more citizen-centered, service-oriented, and market-driven. These kinds of system-wide changes will require an unprecedented level of coordination and consistent decision making across multiple d...

The Cyber Security Finance Forum is a unique opportunity for dynamic, high growth companies in the cyber security market seeking capital, contemplating an acquisition, a recapitalization or another form of transaction to present their business to a room full of qualified institutional investors and advisers active in the sector. Qualified investors include venture capital funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, institutional asset managers,...

Telework Exchange Fall 2011 Town Hall Meeting - Take IT Home Telework is in motion. Agencies are aggressive – moving to meet the requirements ofThe Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 to enable a distributed, remote workforce. Clearly technology is leading the way to drive telework home with secure, and available solutions – ensuring information is available and protected. Now's the time to Take IT Home. Telework Exchange will host it...

During the annual dinner, participants will hear from Ms. Teresa Takai, Chief Information Officer, Department of Defense

Join Market Connections and Strategic Communications Group for the release of the Public Sector Social Media Study. The second edition of this popular study takes a comprehensive look at use of and perceptions around social media among government agencies and contractors. Government employees and contractors alike will leave this event with at least three repeatable social media success stories! 8:00-8:30 a.m. – Networking and breakfast8...

This GovCONnections series is designed to educate our community of small and medium-size government contractors on a number of hot, topical issues of the day ranging from cyber security and emerging technologies to new government policies and regulations. Each panel will focus on four major themes including cyber threats, supply chain assurance, architectural impacts and training for the future, and each panel will feature notable figures and...

Don’t Miss It! The 2011 Authentic Leadership Summit has been scheduled for October 17 and 18 at Piedmont Virginia Community College. This event builds on the success of our 2010 inaugural event, offering even more breakout sessions along with leadership simulations and abundant opportunities for networking.Partnering with PVCC as our Host Sponsor provides the Summit with more meeting space, ample parking and easier access from all areas...

SMi's 2011 conference in Social Media within the Military and Defence Sector aims to provide an in-depth knowledge of how the military from the US and Europe use social media tools. Social Media has been used in numerous ways by the military globally, and this conference will address the key security issues the military have to face when dealing with social media platforms. With huge military budget cuts, social media has been welcomed as a gr...