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8:00 - 9:00AM
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Registration and Morning Refreshments
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9:00 - 9:15AM
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Opening Remarks
Speakers:
- Alan Cox - Senior Vice President, Government Technology Magazine
- Dr. Craig Orgeron, Ph.D. - Executive Director, Department of Information Technology Services, State of Mississippi
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9:15 - 10:15AM
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We are facing difficult times. The pressure to do more with less, deliver to deadlines, and respond to increasing expectations has in many cases... more
Speakers:
- Tim Gard - Author, Speaker Hall of Fame member
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Description:
We are facing difficult times. The pressure to do more with less, deliver to deadlines, and respond to increasing expectations has in many cases created an epidemic of stress and dysfunction. Everything seems so serious, and to Tim Gard this is not an acceptable way to work and live. Although he is one of the funniest men in America, Tim doesnt make light of serious situations; he shines light on them to reveal previously unseen possibilities. He points out that everyone smiles and laughs in the same language, and finding humor when its most needed can be the very best way to boost morale and restore a creative atmosphere. After all, life is a game or should be! It all depends on how one looks at things. By shifting your perspective, you can change your experience and the experience you create for others in a real, tangible, and valuable way. Its never too late to change the game.
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10:15 - 10:45AM
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Morning Break
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10:45 - 11:45AM
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Concurrent Sessions
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25 years ago, IT was an impenetrable realm of complexity few people understood. Today, of course, IT facilitates every agency and every line of business.... more
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Description:
25 years ago, IT was an impenetrable realm of complexity few people understood. Today, of course, IT facilitates every agency and every line of business. Yet, as we look toward the future of IT, there are many uncertainties. As the workforce ages and retires, many wonder whether weve produced an adequate number of graduates who can carry on the mission of IT. Will tomorrows technologists be able to pull legacy, modern and future systems together? And, it may be that the fundamental functions of IT we know today will, in the years to come, transform into something scarcely recognizable. This session will explore how the future of IT will radically change the workplace and beyond.
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eGovernment began as an idea to create self-service opportunities for citizens via the internet. It started with kiosks and blossomed into browser based applications for... more
Speakers:
- Jenny Bearss - Chief Systems Information Officer, Management and Reporting System, State of Mississippi
- Karana Carroll - Deputy Chief of Staff - Department of Administration, Secretary of State's Office, State of Mississippi
- Clay Johnston - MIS Director, Department of Public Safety, State of Mississippi
- Dana Rowzee - Director of Portal Operations, Mississippi Interactive
- Curtis Thornhill - Chief Systems Information Officer, Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks, State of Mississippi
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Description:
eGovernment began as an idea to create self-service opportunities for citizens via the internet. It started with kiosks and blossomed into browser based applications for a myriad of government services. Today, mobility is changing the eGovernment landscape and creating challenges as the screen real estate has gotten smaller. This session will discuss the mobility trend and self-service applications. The session will also discuss how Mississippi Interactive will play a role in future eGovernment application development throughout the state.
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Today's virtualization trends are being driven rapidly by a variety of factors, including teleworking, mobility, storage needs, cloud computing, green technology, maintenance, cost control and... more
Speakers:
- Laz Corrales - Senior Manager - Information Security, Citrix Systems, Inc.
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Description:
Today's virtualization trends are being driven rapidly by a variety of factors, including teleworking, mobility, storage needs, cloud computing, green technology, maintenance, cost control and overall security. This session discusses proven strategies and successes in implementing successful, scalable and affordable virtualized environments.
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The cloud, whether external or internal, offers tremendous scalability, control and potential savings. But, there are also some definite concerns, especially with security and privacy.... more
Speakers:
- Doug Robinson - Executive Director, National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
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Description:
The cloud, whether external or internal, offers tremendous scalability, control and potential savings. But, there are also some definite concerns, especially with security and privacy. This session takes a look at how statesare implementing cloud strategies, both private utilizing their own data centers and public through 3rd party contracts.
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11:45 - 12:30PM
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Lunch
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12:30 - 1:15PM
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Innovation is what makes the future bright. It is what brings us to work with a renewed sense of purpose. In government organizations, innovation is... more
Speakers:
- Cathilea Robinett - Executive Vice President, Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine
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Description:
Innovation is what makes the future bright. It is what brings us to work with a renewed sense of purpose. In government organizations, innovation is always a concept based solely on perspective as innovation means so many things to so many people. In the spirit of government innovation, we have gathered stories from around the nation to illustrate what the future holds for improvement inthe quality of service delivery to the citizens we serve.
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1:15 - 1:30PM
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Afternoon Break and Refreshments
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1:30 - 2:30PM
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Concurrent Sessions
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As a society empowered with mobile technology, we have the potential to change how services are delivered to government employees and to change how employees... more
Speakers:
- David Fink - Mobility Application Consultant, AT&T
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Description:
As a society empowered with mobile technology, we have the potential to change how services are delivered to government employees and to change how employees do their jobs. This session will explore how government in Mississippi is using (or needs to consider using) mobile devices and applications for employees. Topics include developing your mobile road map, how to link your mobile strategy to your business objectives, and discussions on mobile apps and mobile device management.
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The evolution of storage has taken many turns. Now we are at a point where traditional concepts are becoming unrecognizable. Virtualization, consolidation, collaboration, budget issues,... more
Speakers:
- Ed Gogol - Regional Director - Gulf States, Presidio Networked Solutions
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Description:
The evolution of storage has taken many turns. Now we are at a point where traditional concepts are becoming unrecognizable. Virtualization, consolidation, collaboration, budget issues, and energy concerns all of these are playing a role in changing the way that we view storage environments. A new focus is on the subject of Big Data and/or Analytics. Looking at information across silos (enterprise wide view) and the resulting analysis is pushing storage issues in ways not imagined a few years ago. This session looks at trends, standards, and innovations in the face of an ever-growing list of storage requirements.
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Next-generation broadband is getting a lot of attention (and funding) recently, and it plays a key role in federal priorities. This session focuses on the... more
Speakers:
- Dr. R.D. "Dan" Brook - Professor and Head Emeritus, Mississippi State University Extension Service
- Dr. Jason Dean - Managing Director, Mississippi Broadband Connect Coalition
- Vicki Helfrich - Executive Officer, Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission
- Gary Rawson - Federal Programs Coordinator, Department of Information Technology, State of Mississippi
- Joseph D. Songy - Policy Advisor and State Broadband Coordinator, Office of Governor Phil Bryant, State of Mississippi
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Description:
Next-generation broadband is getting a lot of attention (and funding) recently, and it plays a key role in federal priorities. This session focuses on the latest trends, developments, adoption strategies and capabilities of statewide broadband efforts, as well as the impact of Broadband Stimulus dollars and directives.
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2:30 - 2:45PM
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Break
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2:45 - 3:45PM
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Concurrent Sessions
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Its time to stop wondering whether social media has a place in the enterprise and start realizing that social media has grown into a fundamental... more
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Description:
Its time to stop wondering whether social media has a place in the enterprise and start realizing that social media has grown into a fundamental method of everyday communication. This session will take attendees beyond the should you/shouldnt you social media discussion. Instead, this session will show how to use social media in a practical manner, including which social media applications work best and where you should not spend your efforts. The goal will be to have an interactive session, so bring your thoughts and be prepared to share them with the entire group.
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The demand for mobile access is exploding at rates previously unimagined. So organizations can expect to be overwhelmed by a wave of personal and portable... more
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The demand for mobile access is exploding at rates previously unimagined. So organizations can expect to be overwhelmed by a wave of personal and portable devices in the workplace as workers insist on being able to work just about anywhere while using their favorite devices regardless of what policies might say. This session discusses how to find the right balance in maintaining control and security while still allowing easy access, convenience and information sharing.
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In American history, the single greatest shift in the workplace was driven by the Industrial Revolution as jobs moved from outdoors to indoors. Since then,... more
Speakers:
- Alan Cox - Senior Vice President, Government Technology Magazine
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Description:
In American history, the single greatest shift in the workplace was driven by the Industrial Revolution as jobs moved from outdoors to indoors. Since then, much has remained the same except for further technologization. True, technology has continually and dramatically affected how we work. Yet most people, especially in government, still work in traditional office environments. But, thats changing fast. Is it a new revolution? Almost certainly. The only question is to what degree. This session looks at recent research and predictions by Government Technology magazine into the changing workplace. After more than a century of the same basic work environment, is it time to blow up the model?
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3:45 PM
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Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors.
Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.... more
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Description:
Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event sponsors.
Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.
