SDFM The Business of Defense

  • This program will provide a progress report on Data Center Consolidation & Optimization Strategies in government.

    September 30, 2016
  • Derived Credentials have become an essential way for public sector agencies to leverage their investment in smart card based authentication and bring this capability to the mobile platform in a way that makes sense. As mobility heats up all over the federal workspace it’s important that a high level of security not be sacrificed. In support of this important effort, download our Mobileiron and Entrust Solution Brief to learn how we have worked together to provide an elegant, out of the box solution to solve this critical capability requirement, This solution makes it so any government organization can use their agency issued smart card to create a mobile credential to access important agency services like email, sharepoint & websites/microsites that require PIV card to access

    September 28, 2016
  • Whether it’s the challenge of a mobile workforce, the international reach of an agency mission, or the re-emergence of professional travel, federal agencies are facing increasing burdens associated with safeguarding government employees in today’s world. Duty of Care is the central term used to describe agency responsibilities in this area, though that simple phrase requires the coordinated efforts of personnel managers, federal IT executives, and acquisition professionals. In a recent discussion on Federal News Radio, executives from industry leader Concur discussed how the company works with agencies to meet evolving, complex challenges.

    September 27, 2016
  • Why is federal acquisition so complex? What is category management? How is the federal government driving innovation in acquisition? What is being done to strengthen government-industry relationships? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Anne Rung, Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Office of Management and Budget.

    September 26, 2016
  • Derived Credentials have become an essential way for public sector agencies to leverage their investment in smart card based authentication and bring this capability to the mobile platform in a way that makes sense. As mobility heats up all over the federal workspace it’s important that a high level of security not be sacrificed. In support of this important effort, download our Mobileiron and Entrust Solution Brief to learn how we have worked together to provide an elegant, out of the box solution to solve this critical capability requirement, This solution makes it so any government organization can use their agency issued smart card to create a mobile credential to access important agency services like email, sharepoint & websites/microsites that require PIV card to access

    September 26, 2016
  • Online chat with Andy Ozment, the assistant secretary for cybersecurity and communications at the Department of Homeland Security.

    September 23, 2016
  • Learn from life insurance experts as they talk about the recent rate increase and options for federal life insurance open season! September 23, 2016

    September 22, 2016
  • The federal government has bought into cloud computing without a doubt. In a short seven years since the Obama administration’s cloud first policy, many agencies have quickly move past crawl to the walk stage and are ready to start running in the cloud.

    September 22, 2016
  • This content is sponsored by Cognitio Synergy Forum A former intelligence community innovation officer’s advice for federal agencies By Roger Hockenberry Government agencies face increasing pressure to be “innovative,” but as is the case with…

    September 21, 2016
  • The federal government has been on a drive to economize on energy since Middle East oil embargoes of the 1970s. In more recent times, policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the government’s buildings and vehicles have joined efforts to reduce spending on fuel.

    For the armed services, more efficient use of fuel and greater energy self-sufficiency are matters of readiness, agility and, ultimately, the ability to prevail in war. That’s why military leaders are undertaking a broad range of energy efficiency efforts encompassing installations, ground vehicles, ships and planes.

    September 20, 2016
  • This content is sponsored by Nutanix Many federal IT managers are faced with managing data centers that experience sub-optimal infrastructure performance,security, availability and scalability challenges. A recent study found the solution to these challenges may be in transitioning…

    September 20, 2016
  • What are the IT priorities for the US Department of the Navy? How is the Navy leveraging mobility solutions? What is the US Navy doing to enhance its IT security. Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Rob Foster, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of the Navy.

    September 19, 2016
  • This week's interview is with Dan Lockley, the Technology Transfer Program Director for NASA. During the discussion he expands upon the ways NASA seeks out ways to share their information.

    September 16, 2016
  • Software driven infrastructure can relieve agencies from managing legacy systems

    September 13, 2016
  • This edition of the Business of Government magazine highlights strong leaders with the right talent who are charged with executing the business of government. Join host Michael Keegan as he tells the stories of such leaders as Anne Rung, Admiral Paul Zukunft, Dr. Reggie Brothers, Dr. David Bray, and LaVerne Council, outlines their collective challenges, illustrates their respective successes, shares the lessons they have learned – and ultimately, explore how best to help these leaders be effective.

    September 12, 2016