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Bring your own device (BYOD) is a sweeping trend that affects every IT department. The demand for mobility and consumer devices, including tablets, smartphones, laptops and other devices, provides a unique productivity opportunity for end users. It also creates many challenges for IT departments trying to maintain data and access security. Learn about the brand new Commonwealth of Virginia BYOD initiative as well as lessons learned from Cisco's BYOD expert as they explore the motivations for BYO

Healthcare creates massive amounts of data. Everything from visits to the family doctor to PET scans become part of a patient’s medical history. Sharing that data, and those records, across the continuum of care is the last-mile challenge faced by the entire healthcare industry.

CIT is pleased to collaborate with Arlington County Economic Development to present a full day workshop on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs.

The NVTC Small Business and Entrepreneur Committee is hosting a networking happy hour to unite members of the region's emerging business and entrepreneur community. This event is a great opportunity to discover your future business partners and grow your company in a relaxed atmosphere. You can't afford to miss this networking opportunity!

The Apps4VA program challenges the public to develop software applications (apps) that will use or analyze the information that has been collected in unique ways – in other words, make a great app that helps us understand the nature or impact of educational reach and help us to plan for the future.

The NVTC Technology Innovations Committee is hosting a discussion about gamification. Our panel of experts includes executives from organizations designing, building and using gamification in applications ranging from health care to education to software development. Our panelists will discuss and present gamification applications, how and why they are using these applications and gaming techniques, and their expectations as to their results.

Join your NVTC colleagues on Tuesday, Feb. 5, for a Titans event featuring EADS North America’s Sean O’Keefe.

The 2013 Legislative Session for the Commonwealth of Virginia will convene on January 9th. In the Council's long standing tradition, we will host our State Legislators, Administration & Cabinet Members, the Secretary of Technology and business leaders for an evening reception to celebrate Virginia's strong technology community.

Have you always wanted to know the inside secrets of LinkedIn power users? It's more critical than ever to move beyond passively using LinkedIn for job searches and networking. This is your chance to strengthen your personal and professional network by learning valuable tips and techniques from one of the most respected experts in the government market. Referred to as a "LinkedIn black belt and sensei", Mark Amtower is also an author, radio host and consultant.

Come join the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Technology Council as they host a dinner spotlighting the global movement for job creation focusing on Startups & Entrepreneurs. The dinner will feature keynote speaker Jonathan Perrelli, Founder of fortify.vc.

On Friday, March 1, Virginia's Health Information Technology Regional Extension Center (VHIT) will host a 45-minute webinar to help practices prepare for an audit. As a participant in either the Medicare or Medicaid EHR Incentive program, you are eligible for audit by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or the Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS).