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Here to Help…

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 1:14 PM by stuartmckee

Filed under:2009,Stimulus,Microsoft,Stimulus360,Ask the NTO

As part of “Ask the NTO,” I want to provide Voices for Innovation members with direct, hands-on support. If you’re having trouble with a government contract or need assistance engaging with Microsoft’s Public Sector team, just fill out the form at the...
Fortune Magazine Article on Obama Administration and Google

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 7:00 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,Obama Administration,Competition

Fortune Magazine just ran a provocative cover story entitled, " Obama & Google (a love story) ." It is very interesting reading about Google's approach to Washington, and Washington's treatment of Google. President Obama highlighted Google in his...
Windows 7 Coverage Piling Up; What Are You Reading?

Published Wed, Oct 21 2009 6:45 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Tomorrow is the big day. In fact, the big day is already here in other parts of the world. The general public Windows 7 launch is under way. Though Microsoft has downplayed the launch somewhat, the emerging coverage is still voluminous and largely favorable...
Ask the NTO: Inaugural Edition

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 7:32 AM by AskTheNTO

Filed under:Economic Stimulus,Technology Leadership,Stimulus,procurement,Business Opportunities,Government IT,Stimulus360,Ask the NTO

“What is happening with stimulus programs?” Welcome to the first official post of Voices for Innovation’s new feature, “Ask the NTO.” I’m Stuart McKee, Microsoft’s National Technology Officer—or NTO—for the United States . This new feature gives VFI members...
ARRA Stimulus Reporting: State Reporting

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 11:02 PM by stuartmckee

Filed under:Stimulus,Ask the NTO

This past Saturday was part of a working weekend for state stimulus reporting teams across the country. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) the deadline for federal reporting came on a weekend, and it came with an unprecedented level...
Reactions and Discussion of IT Economic Impact Study

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 1:14 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Scott Selby did a nice job yesterday highlighting the IDC IT economic impact study and putting it in perspective for VFI members. Read his post here . There was substantial news interest in the story, in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere. Microsoft CEO...
New Study Charts Role of IT in Global Economic Recovery

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 1:01 PM by sselby

Filed under:Job Growth,Economic Development

Most of us know that old saying that all politics is local. In the same vein, I would say that economic recovery is local as well. Every community will look for signs of recovery in new jobs, and in turn those jobs will contribute to the local tax base...
Is the Credit Squeeze on Small Businesses Easing?

Published Thu, Oct 01 2009 4:54 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,Business Development,Credit

For the most part, my "Policy Beat" blog comments have focused appropriately enough on technology issues. But VFI is an organization made up by many small business owners and employees. While the core of these businesses is technology, they also face...

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Fortune Magazine Article on Obama Administration and Google

Windows 7 Coverage Piling Up; What Are You Reading?

Ask the NTO: Inaugural Edition

ARRA Stimulus Reporting: State Reporting

Reactions and Discussion of IT Economic Impact Study

New Study Charts Role of IT in Global Economic Recovery

Is the Credit Squeeze on Small Businesses Easing?