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Thinking About Bing

Published Fri, May 29 2009 1:51 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Search,Innovation

You would have to live in a cave to have missed the news that Microsoft is launching a new search engine called Bing next week. (You could even live in a cave and read the news on your smartphone.) We'll know more next week, though you can view a...
A Quick Take on the Open Government Dialogue

Published Thu, May 28 2009 11:31 AM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,open government

At the prompting of an email from Voices for Innovation yesterday, I took a look at the brainstorming session of the Open Government Dialogue . I even registered and voted on a few ideas. There are a lot of ideas posted -- 873, as of now. Some are detailed...
Another Chance to Participate in an Open Government Policy Dialogue

Published Tue, May 26 2009 5:58 PM by VFI Blog Admin

A few weeks ago, Voices for Innovation members participated in a National Dialogue about the uses of IT in economic recovery programs and tracking. Now, the Obama Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration are hosting an Open Government...
Event Invite -- Integrate Your IT Environment Roadshow (and the Importance of Interop)

Published Fri, May 22 2009 12:03 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Filed under:Interoperability,Events

If you're a tech professional in the vicinity of Phoenix, the Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Seattle, or Columbus, please consider attending a half-day " Integrate Your IT Environment " roadshow event. This three-session workshop will highlight...
Check Out My Short Video on IT Opportunities from Stimulus Spending

Published Thu, May 21 2009 5:00 AM by stuartmckee

Filed under:Stimulus,Business Opportunities

Last week, I had the chance to shoot a video for Voices for Innovation that provides an overview of U.S. Stimulus spending and the opportunities that exist for IT companies across the country. You can view the video here . What’s exciting to me is that...
Now Available: Agency Plans for the Recovery Act

Published Tue, May 19 2009 10:36 AM by aphraner

Filed under:Obama Administration,Stimulus,National Dialogue

A few weeks ago, numerous VFI members participated in the National Dialogue on IT Solutions in economic recovery (You can read the recap here) . While the Administration reviews the recommendations, comments and feedback, Recovery.gov has made each federal...
Nominate Your Company, a Customer, or Partner for NAM Community Service Award

Published Mon, May 18 2009 1:40 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Filed under:community service

Do you work for or know a company with fewer than 1,000 employees that deserves recognition for its community service activities, policies, and employee engagement? If so, consider submitting a nomination for the National Association of Manufacturers...
Open Government Planning; Maybe Another Chance for VFI Input

Published Fri, May 15 2009 12:23 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Filed under:open government,transparency

On the Personal Democracy Forum, Nancy Scola offers an interesting (and humorous) post: An Open Government Paradigm Being Built Behind Closed Doors . The bottom line is that U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra is expected to provide an initial report to President...
As the World of Antitrust Turns

Published Wed, May 13 2009 4:01 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,Competition,antitrust

Antitrust and competition regulation are back in the news, big time. On Monday, Christine Varney, the new head of antitrust at the Department of Justice, announced that the DoJ was reversing a policy course set by the Bush Administration that took a more...
Join the VFI Worldwide Partner Conference Group and Get Connected

Published Tue, May 12 2009 10:11 AM by WPC

Filed under:2009,Worldwide Partner Conference,WPC Group,Business Opportunities

It’s hard to believe the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is a little over two months away. This year’s WPC is all about Partnering Power. There are a numerous opportunities to gain exclusive insights from Microsoft executives, increase...
Are We Moving Towards a More Transparent and Open Government?

Published Fri, May 08 2009 2:25 PM by aphraner

Filed under:Obama Administration,open government,National Dialogue

Yesterday the Obama administration met representatives from a number of groups, including the Sunlight Foundation and the Center for Responsive Politics, to discuss the unprecedented transparency rules for lobbying contacts under the Recovery Act. This...
National Dialogue Recap – and a Big Thank You!

Published Thu, May 07 2009 7:31 PM by stuartmckee

Filed under:Obama Administration,National Dialogue

Last week, I participated in the “ National Dialogue ” about the uses of Information Technology in monitoring economic recovery programs. I also encouraged Voices for Innovation members to participate as well. The week-long online discussion was full...
Senate Votes in XML

Published Wed, May 06 2009 5:52 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,open government

Last week, a couple thousand people, including VFI members, took part in a National Dialogue about using IT to advance the goals of economic recovery and government transparency. Even while government officials are mulling over the ideas that emerged...
National Recovery Dialogue Idea

Published Fri, May 01 2009 1:12 PM by stuartmckee

Filed under:Tech Policy Agenda,CTO,Technology Leadership,transparency,National Dialogue

I just submitted an idea to the "National Dialogue" on Government IT Solutions - check it out - http://www.thenationaldialogue.org/ideas/use-the-tools-you-know-and-the-software-you-trust

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Thinking About Bing

A Quick Take on the Open Government Dialogue

Another Chance to Participate in an Open Government Policy Dialogue

Event Invite -- Integrate Your IT Environment Roadshow (and the Importance of Interop)

Check Out My Short Video on IT Opportunities from Stimulus Spending

Now Available: Agency Plans for the Recovery Act

Nominate Your Company, a Customer, or Partner for NAM Community Service Award

Open Government Planning; Maybe Another Chance for VFI Input

As the World of Antitrust Turns

Join the VFI Worldwide Partner Conference Group and Get Connected

Are We Moving Towards a More Transparent and Open Government?

National Dialogue Recap – and a Big Thank You!

Senate Votes in XML

National Recovery Dialogue Idea