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A public/private partnership (PPP) is a contract between a public agency and a private sector entity in which each party shares not just skills and assets but also the potential risks and rewards. Not surprisingly, there are a variety of hurdles to overcome when forging such a relationship - legal, financial and operational. This session takes a look at how, when and where PPPs have the most chance of success.

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Shared services and anxiety sometimes seem to go hand in hand. Is it justified? Will shared services lead to layoffs and a scarcity of good IT jobs? Is "losing control" a valid concern? Will agencies end up being held hostage? What does working "Beyond Boundaries" really mean? Questions such as these must be openly addressed in order to get buy-in to any shared services initiative. This session spotlights the vision for the state of Ohio - at all levels - and its potential impact on each of us.

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Ohio continues to face one of its most difficult budget situations since the 1930's, and it is clear that IT is being relied upon to find creative ways to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. But to what extent? What are the expectations? How will new mandates affect IT operations? What investments have been made that state agencies and local governments can take advantage of today? This session takes a look at challenges, plans, priorities and the role of IT in the Ohio's future.

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With the number of users of Facebook closing in on a billion and Twitter at half a billion, social media is clearly here to stay. Government organizations can't afford to fall too far behind the curve. This session discusses the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them safely and effectively in reaching your agency's goals.

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The population is getting more sophisticated - and demanding - about accessing services and information anytime, anywhere. Therefore pressure is mounting on government IT organizations to be more proactive in providing mobile apps both internally and externally. But it's not as difficult as one might think. This session looks at some innovative and successful approaches being used today.

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Ohio continues to face one of its most difficult budget situations since the 1930's, and it is clear that IT is being relied upon to find creative ways to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. But to what extent? What are the expectations? How will new mandates affect IT operations? What investments have been made that state agencies and local governments can take advantage of today? This session takes a look at challenges, plans, priorities and the role of IT in the Ohio's future.

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The definition of cloud computing is still a bit "foggy". There are public clouds, private clouds, community clouds and hybrids. It's not easy to get a handle on what it all means and what options are available. This session clears the air on the various approaches to cloud computing and their suitability for government operations.

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With the number of users of Facebook closing in on a billion and Twitter at half a billion, social media is clearly here to stay. Government organizations can't afford to fall too far behind the curve. This session discusses the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them safely and effectively in reaching your agency's goals.

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More than 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years and is expected to grow a staggering 50X within the next decade, driven by an explosion of unstructured data such as social media, email, sensors, videos, maps and photographs. This presents an enormous challenge to infrastructure but at the same time opens the door to unprecedented opportunities for mining useful information. This session focuses on trends, strategies and technologies.

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The Johnson Space Center is NASA's center for spaceflight training, research and mission control. Its workforce of 15,000 includes a hundred astronauts, hundreds of scientists and thousands of engineers. It is perhaps the most exhilarating organization in the world - and at times the most daunting. Lieutenant General "Beak" Howell was the Director of the Space Center when the worst imaginable thing happened: the Columbia shuttle explosion in 2003. It was a demanding test of leadership, but one that Beak was uniquely qualified to meet after a career of profound - and often astounding - experiences. In this fascinating session, he shares the challenges and lessons learned that led to his legendary "Beak's Rules of Leadership".

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Rapid advances in mobile technologies are causing fundamental changes to social and workplace interaction, resulting in an overwhelming demand for mobile solutions and applications. But flexibility comes at a price, and the plethora of devices and platforms means that one size does not fit all. This session discusses approaches and strategies that deliver the broadest impact with the least distress.

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More than 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years and is expected to grow a staggering 50X within the next decade, driven by an explosion of unstructured data such as social media, email, sensors, videos, maps and photographs. This presents an enormous challenge to infrastructure but at the same time opens the door to unprecedented opportunities for mining useful information. This session focuses on trends, strategies and technologies.

Description:

More than 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last two years and is expected to grow a staggering 50X within the next decade, driven by an explosion of unstructured data such as social media, email, sensors, videos, maps and photographs. This presents an enormous challenge to infrastructure but at the same time opens the door to unprecedented opportunities for mining useful information. This session focuses on trends, strategies and technologies.

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In a financial crisis, it is more important than ever to get the most out of limited resources. To meet the challenge, government agencies are getting collaborative, creative and more willing to think outside the box. This session reveals some shared services innovations and approaches that are breaking the mold and are making people take a fresh look at what is and is not possible.

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The definition of cloud computing is still a bit "foggy". There are public clouds, private clouds, community clouds and hybrids. It's not easy to get a handle on what it all means and what options are available. This session clears the air on the various approaches to cloud computing and their suitability for government operations.

Description:

With the number of users of Facebook closing in on a billion and Twitter at half a billion, social media is clearly here to stay. Government organizations can't afford to fall too far behind the curve. This session discusses the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them safely and effectively in reaching your agency's goals.

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If you had to describe the IT industry with just a single word, that word would be change. Change is the one thing - perhaps the only thing - about technology that never changes! This session takes an educated and candid look around the corner to answer burning questions such as:

What is the private sector doing that was not the case two years ago?
How is the IT industry changing?
How do these changes translate into government -
and when?
How will government stay relevant in a digital society?
Where will customers push you as a service provider?
Where should you be pushing your customers and how?
What realities might change the direction of your organization?

This multi-media session, based on research by the Center for Digital Government and interviews with visionaries in both sectors, explores current and potential game-changers and how to get ready for what lies ahead.

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The boom in consumer technology means that everyone now owns devices that are probably far more powerful and useful than those provided by the workplace. So it's unrealistic to expect that people won't use them for work-related functions to at least some degree. This session discusses how to embrace the trend while still maintaining control and security.

Description:

The definition of cloud computing is still a bit "foggy". There are public clouds, private clouds, community clouds and hybrids. It's not easy to get a handle on what it all means and what options are available. This session clears the air on the various approaches to cloud computing and their suitability for government operations.

Description:

The population is getting more sophisticated - and demanding - about accessing services and information anytime, anywhere. Therefore pressure is mounting on government IT organizations to be more proactive in providing mobile apps both internally and externally. But it's not as difficult as one might think. This session looks at some innovative and successful approaches being used today.