Newsletter Archives Past Presentations
January 2006
The government has so many rules, it's difficult to keep up with which ones are being actively enforced at any given time. For years, it seemed, the government only paid lip service to the prohibitions in the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), but recent False Claims Act qui tam cases against three major suppliers of office products, OfficeMax, Office Depot and Staples, resulted in settlements totaling nearly $22 million thanks to the whistle-blowing efforts of a competitor, Safina Office Products.
U.S. Department of Transportation
This month we will feature highlights the Department of Transportation, providing a snapshot of IT budgets, key vendors, growth areas, as well as information about the department's actual performance.
- View the Department Overview (PPT, 100 kb)
Being a member of NVTC just got better! The NVTC B2G Committee is pleased to present Member Benefits for members of NVTC. This month we feature benefits from INPUT, a recognized authority on government business.
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NVTC Members receive two months access free with an annual subscription.
For more information about INPUT, visit www.input.com or call Laura Sedar at 703-707-3500.
Mark Your Calendars! Register Today.
| Program: | Physical and Cyber Security Mandates in
the Federal Government |
| Date/Time: | Tuesday, February 7, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 am: Program |
| Cost: | $35 members |
| Registration: | |
| Location: | Hilton McLean (Tysons
Corner) |
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The federal government is currently faced with several mandates surrounding both physical security and cyber security, such as Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) as well as ongoing drivers such as the Cyber Security Report Card due out in February. Come hear the latest on these mandates from several panelists who are in the center of these key initiatives to gain a better understanding of the underlying implications and potential opportunities to help government agencies fulfill these mission critical mandates. Check back to the NVTC B2G Committee calendar for more information and details. |
| Program: | What’s Hot in the Business-to-Government (B2G) Space |
| Date/Time: | Friday, March 10, 2006 7:30 - 9:30 am: Program |
| Cost: | No charge |
| Registration: | |
| Location: | immixGroup |
| Speakers: | TBD |
The
NVTC B2G Committee and newsletter would not be possible without the support
of our sponsors. We would like to showcase the contribution of one of
our key sponsors, immixGroup.
Founded in 1997, immixGroup is a rapidly growing government business consulting firm that helps commercial technology companies more effectively do business in the public sector. Through its unique mix of services designed to support companies of all sizes and in various stages of doing business with the government, immixGroup has earned a strong reputation delivering results for its clients.
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Silver Sponsors: Dickstein & Shapiro | immixGroup | Panacea Consulting, Inc. | Venable LLP | Vistronix, Inc.
