Yearly Archives: 2013

Open Clouds are Key for Sharing a Wealth of Government Data

Not just a buzzword throughout the technology industry, cloud computing has been a hot topic inside the Beltway. From the data center consolidation movement to the federal “cloud first” mandate and now with mobility and big data seeing an uptick in popularity, the government is shifting their discussion away from cloud being the destination toRead… Read more »

Is the sequester hurting cybersecurity? Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Does big data really matter? TechAmerica’s new survey says a resounding yes. We go over the pros and cons with TechAmerica’s president Jennifer Kerber. Click here for the full recap. It’s Pi Day! Happy 3.14 day. USA Today has found five ways to celebrate. Your Sequestration Reader: Federal News Radio: TheRead… Read more »

Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection Conference

On February 12, President Obama issued the Cyber Security Executive Order which focuses on protecting “critical infrastructure” to enable greater sharing of classified intelligence on cyber threats between companies and the government. The Executive Order defines critical infrastructure as “systems and assets, whether physical or virtual, so vital to the United States that the incapacityRead… Read more »

03.14.13 Your Morning Buzz

Pope Francis takes to Twitter right away Welcome Newest Members Individual Members Aubrey Lindstrom, City of Beaverton, Special Projects Coordinator Corporate Member Johnson Controls delivers products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs in buildings for more than one million customers. Upcoming Forums March 15 Webinar: Creating and Getting Assistant CityRead… Read more »

Exploring How GIS Can Be Used to Manage Facilities and Plan Campuses

There are dozens of applications as to how GIS can be used to improve the public sector, everything from improving service delivery, gaining efficiency, and monitoring and assessing government programs. One emerging area of GIS is the use of GIS to help plan and optimize facilities. Public sector organizations operate and maintain thousands of facilities,Read… Read more »

When Communication Fails

BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE/March 13, 2013 by Ron Manderscheid Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on google | More Sharing ServicesShare | Print What to do? Our society is replete with highly charged and very fateful examples of failed communication: Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate; liberals and conservatives; program advocatesRead… Read more »