Three million plus personnel, across 24 timezones and cyberspace, using millions of tools and technology – the sheer scope of the Department of Defenses’ mission is almost incomprehensible. Add in the pressure of rapidly mounting, evolving threats and the challenge of keeping up-to-date and competitive seems impossible. As systems, technologies, and even the battlefield evolve,Read… Read more »
Vulnerabilities, faster attacks, files held for ransom, malicious code…Knowing how cyber criminals are threatening security is the first step to securing your information and ensuring your agency can effectively carry out its mission. But with such a daunting threat landscape, you may be thinking “what can be done?” Join this on-demand training to learn: The currentRead… Read more »
You can access your bank statements on your mobile device. It’s now easy to scan and deposit a check with your phone. You can easily search your household finances in just a few swipes. But what about government finances? As the private sector thinks of new and innovative ways for you to access your financialRead… Read more »
Did you know that by 2025, buildings will be the largest emitters of greenhouse gases on our planet. And that energy costs alone represent about 30% of an office building’s total operating costs, and are typically the second highest cost behind salaries? So how can you use less energy in your buildings, be more environmentallyRead… Read more »
As organizations grow, IT processes and mission needs change. Critical information becomes scattered across silos which can create huge problems for data access within the organization. When data sits in silos, end-users pay the price in terms of the time it takes to find and analyze relevant information to support critical decision-making. Fortunately, an EnterpriseRead… Read more »
Today, everybody from government information technology officials to the president are talking about cloud computing, a technology that is revolutionizing the way federal, state and local governments operate. Whether they use public clouds, private clouds or a hybrid of the two, govies agree on one thing: Cloud is the way of the future. But that’sRead… Read more »
Cities and counties everywhere face similar challenges in trying to deliver services more efficiently, while at the same time increasing transparency and engagement with businesses and citizens. Over the last 2 years, Esri has been working with executives from state, county, and city governments from across the US representing a variety of different sized jurisdictionsRead… Read more »
What do you think of when you hear the word networking? Do you think ‘networking doesn’t matter in government’ or get an image in your head of a used car salesman? In reality, networking does matter and it’s much greater than anything a car salesman has to offer. True networking is about building realRead… Read more »
How many times have you run into conflict with a colleague? In a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor? Working as a team with your peers? Or even publicly questioned? No matter what we do, there are going to be moments of discontent. There are really only three ways to deal with a difficult conversation —Read… Read more »
Let’s be honest: we’re all increasingly dependent on technology systems and networked operations. Just try going a few days without your cellphone. It’s borderline impossible. Just like us, the government is more reliant on integrated systems than ever before. While these technologies bring a lot of benefits, this dependency also creates vulnerabilities to cyber-based threats.Read… Read more »