The Internet of Things – the idea of sensors connected to the internet, sending a constant stream of data back to a server – is nothing new. But IoT use cases in government are just starting to gain some serious traction. Whether it’s cities investing in smart traffic lights or adding sensors to sewers toRead… Read more »
CERT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FedRAMP, scorecards – the federal government has invested years in setting unified cybersecurity standards and best practices. While most of these standards were originally defined for federal governments, many state and local agencies have adapted these best practices for their own security needs. But how did they do it? Join usRead… Read more »
The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing the way government works. It allows agencies to produce and collect data autonomously – meaning that once sensors are deployed, government employees don’t have to manually collect or enter information in reporting systems. However, real innovations happen when agencies are able to take the next step in theirRead… Read more »
The Next Generation of Government Training Summit is only a few weeks away! So how do you get the most out of the Summit? How do you register for office hours? Pick the best breakout sessions and get the inside scoop on the best swag? Join us on Tuesday, July 31 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noon PTas weRead… Read more »
New research shows that we are really only paying attention to the here and now 47 percent of the time. You might be thinking of that project due in 10 minutes during your meeting or about that upcoming conference while having conversations with loved ones. No matter what time of the day, your mind isRead… Read more »
IT Modernization has long been a hot and buzzy topic across federal, state and local government, and that is especially true in 2018. But for government employees like you, just trying to get through your day-to-day, all the buzz about IT modernization can seem high level and inapplicable to the important work you do. HowRead… Read more »
Potential threats to an agency’s data can come in many forms. Insider and cyberthreats can delete or alter data but physical threats like hurricanes, fires, tornados and other natural disasters also have the ability to destroy servers, rendering an agency’s data useless. The only way to truly protect your data is to have a disasterRead… Read more »
Citizens are the central figures for all federal, state and local agencies. And it’s the citizens who fund the government, so serving them effectively is paramount. But figuring out how to meet their needs, especially when technology is constantly evolving, can be challenging. Join us and our panel of experts for an online discussion on Wednesday,Read… Read more »
The good place – it’s the idealized place in your career. It’s where you want to end up. The pinnacle. The corner office. But how do you get there? Those questions can be especially difficult to answer for government employees because the government career structure can seem limiting. Join us on Wednesday, June 27 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noonRead… Read more »
Cloud implementation, integration and delivery once again topped the National State Chief Information Officer’s list of priorities facing state CIOs in 2018. The same is true on the local government side of the equation, with organizations pursuing infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service models. However, now that those deployments are being realized, governments are looking for more opportunitiesRead… Read more »