Drones are fast changing the information landscape with the possibility of being the most highly disruptive technology since the cell phone. They are true robots, able to be tasked by their human masters for all types of applications that would otherwise be too difficult or expensive to accomplish. But whether they are used to findRead… Read more »
The recent cybertheft of 22 million federal personnel records at the Office of Personnel Management demonstrates Uncle Sam’s need for cyber experts more accurately than any missing critical skills report. While the breach showcased the need for more cyber professionals, the fact is that public servants are always on the frontline of American defense, noRead… Read more »
People increasingly rely on mobile devices to access information. Field staff within organizations have the same expectation. They require fast, reliable location-based apps to get their jobs done. Attend the next GovLoop & Esri Meet Up to explore easy-to-configure mobile apps that you can quickly put into the hands of mobile workers (or the public).Read… Read more »
The U.S. Congress uses dynamic maps as a way to effectively communicate with the public. At this Meetup, Congressional Staff will show you how they use GIS to present policy initiatives, information about their constituents’ states or districts, and public engagements. You’ll walk away with new ideas on how your organization can improve public outreachRead… Read more »
At this time last year, many government agencies were still in the Internet of Things (IoT) “discovery phase,” trying to understand how the connected network of devices and sensors could be used to provide better services to citizens, increase employee productivity or improve situational awareness. Fast forward one year, and agencies at the federal, stateRead… Read more »
Every two days, we create as much data as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003. Every two days! And we’re talking about Exabytes of data being produced. However, all the data in the world can’t help solve problems or make government more efficient if it isn’t applied correctly. That’s where dataRead… Read more »
The Next Generation of Government Training Summit educates, inspires and promotes innovation and positive growth for Generation X and Y leaders in government. Since 2010, the two-day summit has enhanced the working and personal lives of 3,000+ government employees with new skills , best practices and motivation to be a change ambassador for positive growthRead… Read more »
Young Government Leaders (YGL) and GovLoop are proud to present the NextGen Public Service Awards for superior public service and achievement. The 5th Annual NextGen Public Service Awards will be given at the 2015 NextGen Award’s Ceremony, which will kick off the NextGen Training Summit on July 19th in Washington, DC. Join us for theRead… Read more »
Your organization has compelling stories to tell. Join this DC Meet Up to see how you can use Esri Story Maps to shine a light on those stories so they get the attention they deserve. You’ll hear how NOAA is using Story Maps to highlight activities and projects – from protecting coral reefs around theRead… Read more »
We get it. The cloud is a proficiency, security and cost savings tool. It will transform the business of government. Everything from email, payroll, HR, software, and telework have been impacted by cloud computing. But before we can go too far down the cloud computing wormhole, it helps to know how we got to thisRead… Read more »