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RSVP and join us for our Aug. 29 Meetup: Future of Gov Security – Automated ATOs, Revamped TIC & Beyond

August 24, 2018 Aug 24, 2018 08/24/18
Karina Homme
The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) is calling on agencies to accelerate their IT modernization efforts with a continued focus on security. At this month’s meetup, we will discuss how agencies can navigate ATOs and TIC compliance, so they can realize the benefits of the cloud and achieve greater agility while strengthening their ...

Join the Azure Gov DC Meetup July 25: IT Governance for Cloud – Gov Best Practices

July 13, 2018 Jul 13, 2018 07/13/18
Karina Homme
(image) One of the biggest concerns slowing down government digital transformation is the lack of effective IT governance. Unresolved concerns including privacy, security and organizational silos limiting data sharing and analysis continue to pose challenges for agencies. To discuss ways to overcome these challenges, we invite you to RSVP ...

Join us May 23: Harnessing cloud – how to accelerate your mission apps

May 10, 2018 May 10, 2018 05/10/18
Karina Homme
(image) IT modernization is top of mind for government. While most agencies are leading with cloud for their new applications, many struggle to realize the full value of modernization by moving the majority of their enterprise apps to the cloud and creating new citizen services. And, now, with the latest orders from the White House, there ...

Microsoft Azure Government leader honored with FCW 2018 Federal 100 Award

February 1, 2018 Feb 1, 2018 02/1/18
Azure Gov Team
(image) We’d like to congratulate the recently-announced 2018 Federal 100 Award winners, including Karina Homme, senior director, Azure Government, who was recognized for her many contributions to the federal government IT community. The Federal 100 Awards are presented annually by Federal Computer Week to recognize government and ...

Join us Jan. 31! Jumpstart Your Move to the Cloud – Gov Edition

January 10, 2018 Jan 10, 2018 01/10/18
Karina Homme
As we enter the New Year, many government agencies continue to resolve to take advantage of cloud computing. However, oftentimes, agencies find that they are stuck, unprepared and seeking ways to help them transition to the cloud. With these challenges in mind we are kicking off 2018 with a can't-miss Meetup, Jumpstart Your Move to the Cloud...

Join us Nov. 29! Gov Cloud Migration Strategies & Creating a Culture of Change

November 21, 2017 Nov 21, 2017 11/21/17
Karina Homme
(image) While cloud is becoming the new normal for government, agencies are still challenged with the daunting task of IT modernization and developing a cohesive cloud migration strategy. Oftentimes, what’s holding back progress is that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all cloud playbook. That, combined with agency culture, hinders many ...

Azure Gov Meetup Replay: Intersection of Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation for Gov  

October 25, 2017 Oct 25, 2017 10/25/17
Karina Homme
Recently, a crowd of more than 120 people turned out for the Azure Gov DC user community Meetup on the Intersection of Cybersecurity & Digital Transformation at 1776 in Washington, DC. For those who were not able to join us for the event we are pleased to bring you the replay of the event. Segment 1: Kicks off with Azure Government ...