Tech IT From My Barber: Government Technology Solutions 2014 on Display

I am getting ready to attend FOSE - America’s “premier event for government technology professionals seeking tools and best practices to equip their agency for the 21st century. From policy updates – straight from the Hill – and exclusive insights from today’s leading authorities, to the most comprehensive showcase of technology in action.”

FOSE, which will be on May 13-15, 2014 at the Washington DC Convention Center, is co-locating with three other significant events – GovSec, TRExpo, and CPM.

GovSec is the nation’s premier event for “Government, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement professionals looking for proven strategies and cost effective technology so they can achieve their mission of protecting our critical infrastructures, key assets, communities and the nation.”

TRExpo is the “definitive law enforcement conference for tactical training, equipment, technology, and services for law enforcement, military, security, and federal agencies.”

CPM “addresses the issues of COOP, contingency planning and business continuity by providing access to leading organizations within the exhibit hall and critical training through its conference program. CPM provides solutions to dangers presented by weather, terrorism and other challenges for both government and private industry.”

As in previous years, I am registered as a credentialed member of the Press representing ASIAN JOURNAL USA. As such, I am authorized to attend all the conferences, all the sessions except the confidential ones, and all the expos. I am very proud to be in the very short PRESS list of only 49 and in fact, the only listed Columnist/Blogger.

FOSE is touted as the “intersection of people, technology, and knowledge.” I am indeed lucky to be one of the people who would be exposed to new technologies usually made accessible and available only to government technology professionals. Correspondingly, I am also fortunate to acquire and gain knowledge not only from other attendees and exhibitors but also from experts and authorities speaking at the sessions.

At FOSE, I expect to learn and write about innovative ideas ranging from Cybersecurity, Mobile Government, Cloud & Virtualization, Records & Information Management, and Big Data & Business Intelligence. I cannot imagine acquiring these ideas from any other source.

I also hope to witness and hear the presentation by the most promising technology start-ups of their emerging technologies developed for health, energy and smart cities. This is because FOSE has been chosen by 1776, producers of The Challenge Cup, as its venue for the presentation.

Aside from one on one meetings, I will have the opportunity to pick the brains of key decision makers – such as those who are responsible for the capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers and also get an “inside look at the hunt for Osama Bin Laden" and more.

I understand that at the exhibit hall will be hundreds of the most trusted technology suppliers servicing government and private industry.

GovSec is a two-day conference (May 13 & 14, 2014) in the same venue. Very important topics to be discussed at the conference include:

•Counter and Anti-Terrorism 

•Critical Infrastructure & Secured Cities

 •Cyberterrorism and Cybercrime 

•Law Enforcement Strategies 

•Campus Security & Life Safety

I will most likely attend some of the sessions, visit the exhibit hall to discover and evaluate products, tools and technologies from security solution providers, and might even participate in events and demos.

GovSec is known as the largest and most dynamic government security expo. Here we will discover the newest trends, cutting-edge technology, tools, equipment and the exciting firms who provide them.