Track 3

If you’re struggling to implement technology business management (TBM) and FinOps in your government organization, this interactive breakout session can help. In a panel discussion followed by a Q&A, government experts will share their real-world experiences tackling common challenges including data silos, budget justification, aligning IT spend with agency mission, and more. Bring your questions and walk away with actionable advice and a network of peers addressing similar issues.

Cloud service providers are navigating a new FedRAMP environment with a restructured governing body and a single authorization status. This session will cover the comprehensive state of FedRAMP, including updates on reciprocity and equivalency, new audit requirements, lessons learned from authorization processes, and the program's future outlook.

To understand the complete financial picture of IT operations, agencies must go beyond simple cost tracking. This session will show how to determine and allocate fully burdened costs and how to evaluate the relationship between spending, services consumption, and value to the agency. Ultimately, agencies will be empowered to assess how IT spending correlates with innovation, whether in the early stages or fully matured.