FOSE 2014 - 10 Exhibitors To Watch & Listen

FOSE, the Federal Office Systems Expo, is the event with the longest legacy (over 37 years) in serving the government technology community, by reuniting the best vendors, tools and practices, under one roof with government representatives for training, opinion exchange and networking. The  2014 event takes place for three days, during 13th - 15th May, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. 

FOSE at a glance:

• Access to 3 additional conferences:

- GovSec - the largest most dynamic government security event 
- TREXPO (law enforcement conference)
- CPM (Contingency Planning Management)

• Keynote, panels and technical sessions taking place across 8 tracks:

- Cloud & Virtualization
- Cybersecurity
- Mobile Government
- Big Data & Business Intelligence
- Records & Information Management
- Acquisition & Procurement
- Project Management 
- Cybercrime & Cyberterrorism

• A newly added track for FIRST @FOSE will provide an opportunity for new exhibitors to showcase their products and solutions in a 15 minute session. Titania will be introducing its cybersecurity tools on Thursday. 

• Over 200 exhibitors offering solutions in cyber security, information management, big data and cloud migration. Below is a selection of 10 exhibitors worth visiting, whether it's to watch a demo, listen to the talks or test a new tool:

1. Titania
@TitaniaLimited
Booth #727

Titania will be exhibiting for the first time at FOSE 2014 and will showcase its products Nipper Studio, the automated security and compliance auditing software for firewalls, switches and routers and Paws Studio, the automated compliance auditing software for workstations and servers. Already popular with governmental agencies and departments, including the FBI, Treasury and DoD, these tools have been recommended by pentesters and auditors as a thorough, fast and cost effective way to securely audit networks. Drop by, meet the CEO and find out about the new continuous monitoring product Titania will be releasing soon - TEC.

2. ESET North America
@ESETNA
Booth #826

A developer of security solutions for home and corporate users, ESET North America will be exhibiting at FOSE to showcase their multi-layered, in-depth security solutions for government organizations. They also promise two presentations for those who want to learn about using technology and people to reduce threats of full-spectrum malware attacks. The presentations will provide welcome ideas of how to efficiently integrate people with technology and discusses the need for multiple levels of malware protection.   

3. Laserfiche
@laserfiche
Booth #731

Laserfiche provide efficient streamlined ECM (enterprise content management) for small to large organisations. This year at FOSE, aside from live demo’s of their automation tools, Evan Anderson, Laserfiche Director of Strategic Solutions will deliver a discussion explaining the benefits of shared services in ECM – Adopting a Shared Services Model for Enterprise Content Management. Taking into account risk management, he brings together the DoD 5015.2 directive on record management functionality with automation tools. These are used for efficiently streamlining processes such as account processing, employee onboarding or contract management.

4. BlueCat
@BlueCatNetworks
Booth #615

An IPAM (IP Adress Manangement) innovator and a provider of DNS and DCHP solutions, BlueCat comes to FOSE with a session on 'Leveraging Core Services to Protect Your Network' and a recent release of the BlueCat Threat Protection, which promises to stop threats at DNS level - “the starting point of all network connectivity”. 

5. Redsky Technologies
@RedSkyE911
Booth #837

RedSky Technologies is the leading provider of E911, the enhanced 9-1-1 emergency service, which was proven to save lives by pinpointing the exact location of a 911 caller in a busy environment. In the context of complex organizations, such as Federal and Governmental agencies, RedSky Technologies brings 'Solutions for Cloud, Compliance and Complex Enterprises'. The talk is delivered by the Director of Business Development, Ken Rosko. 

6. Stoneware Inc. 
@stoneware_inc
Booth #841

Stoneware, a manufacturer of cloud computing and classroom management software, presents a session on 'Delivering IT Services Securely in a Mobile World' delivered by Marketing Director, Gregory Tan. The talk will address the problem of security in a highly interconnected workplace. Stoneware webNetwork promises freedom and flexibility to access apps and legacy systems from any device, without denting the central control held by the IT department.  

7. Aerva Inc.
@Aerva
Booth #1014

Aerva brings AerWave, a cloud-based platform for managing and scheduling content across any kind of screen (be it browsers, tablets, or LCD displays). Aerva CEO,  Sanjay Manandhar, will speak on the Mobile Government track: From Concept to Implementation – Organization-Wide Digital Networks. 

8. Nylte Software
@nlyte
Booth #812

Nlyte Software, provider of software for planning, managing and optimizing data centers, will announce Nlyte 7.6 at FOSE.  They will also deliver a talk 'A Smooth Data Center Consolidation Project: It’s Not an Oxymoron!' to be presented by Mark Harris, VP of Marketing and Data Center Strategy. This will discuss the planning and execution of a data center consolidation and the financial, IT and productivity implications.  

9. University of Fairfax
@UoFAcademics
Booth #1837

The University of Fairfax prides itself as being the only online graduate school in the US, 100% focused on cyber security, with master and doctoral programs for senior information security professionals.  President, Dr. Christopher Feudo, will deliver a spotlight session on 'The Challenge of Winning the Cyber Security Workforce Talent', which addresses the cyber security skills gap against the backdrop of globalization. 

10. BAE Systems
@BAESystemsInc
Booth #1240

BAE Systems offers SIBA, a recently launched tool for simplified and secure data collaboration and dissemination for government and commercial customers. With customizable access level and integration with Microsoft Office products, SIBA makes it possible to share critical intelligence with multiple partners in real-time, at reduced costs. Peter Jungck, VP and Chief Technologist in the Intelligence & Security department, will share some of the 'Lessons Learned in Migrating to a Virtualised Desktop Environment'.