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Ask the NTO: Innovative Public Sector Solutions from Partners

Published Mon, Mar 03 2010 10:54 PM by AskTheNTO

Filed under:Business Opportunities,Ask the NTO,Public Sector,Partners

“Can you share examples of a few partner companies that have created innovative solutions for public sector customers in the last year?” Microsoft U.S. National Technology Office (NTO) Stuart McKee answers: I'd be happy to. The first that comes to mind...
Allison Watson: Momentum Keeps Growing for Microsoft Online Services

Published Thu, Feb 02 2010 8:30 AM by VFI Blog Admin

Filed under:Business Opportunities,Microsoft Online Services,Social Media

The following is re-posted from the Redmond View blog by Allison Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft. Momentum Keeps Growing for Microsoft Online Services Welcome to my first Redmond View blog post. I’m also getting set...
Does Technological Innovation Drive Economic Growth?

Published Tue, Feb 02 2010 2:58 PM by sselby

Filed under:Economic Stimulus,IT Jobs,Innovation,Business Opportunities,Microsoft,Windows 7,Job Growth,Economic Development,Economic Opportunity,Jobs

I read a couple of articles this morning about the reported adoption of Win 7. One talks about how small and medium sized businesses are increasing their rates of adoption, in fact citing a 20 percent increase in the number of SMBs planning to speed up...
Ask the NTO: Forecasting Public Sector Opportunities

Published Thu, Nov 11 2009 1:24 PM by AskTheNTO

Filed under:Economic Stimulus,Business Opportunities,Government IT,Ask the NTO,Economic Development

“Broadly speaking, what IT business opportunities do you see emerging in government?” – Matthew in Washington , DC This is the second edition of “Ask the NTO.” I’m Stuart McKee, Microsoft’s U.S. National Technology Officer, and I’ll be answering this...
Ask the NTO: Inaugural Edition

Published Thu, Oct 10 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...
Intersections Feature on VFI -- Hands-On Advice, Business Opportunities, and More

Published Mon, Aug 08 2009 12:04 PM by VFI Blog Admin

Filed under:open government,Business Opportunities,Intersections

During the Worldwide Partners Conference, Voices for Innovation launched a new feature called, "Intersections." The idea is that the videos and articles in Intersections will focus on points where policy issues and business (opportunities or challenges...
Join Us at the 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference

Published Mon, Jun 06 2009 11:39 AM by WPC

Filed under:Upcoming Events,2009,Worldwide Partner Conference,Business Opportunities

Have you registered for the 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference? Check out this video featuring Voices for Innovation Members Jacobo Senior and Bill Breslin talking about the value of the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. Make sure to stop by and...
Check Out My Short Video on IT Opportunities from Stimulus Spending

Published Thu, May 05 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...
Join the VFI Worldwide Partner Conference Group and Get Connected

Published Tue, May 05 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...
This Week Only - Participate in the National Dialogue on Government IT Solutions

Published Mon, Apr 04 2009 12:02 PM by stuartmckee

Filed under:Policy Beat,Open Innovation,Standards,Economic Stimulus,Open Source Mandates,2009,Feedback,Competition,open government,choice,Business Opportunities,rights,freedom

For this week only, the Obama Administration is hosting a “National Dialogue” on Government IT Solutions in the economic recovery. Many citizens from across the country will be adding their thoughts on government transparency and openness. As a member...
Microsoft in Education Upcoming Events

Published Tue, Apr 04 2009 6:49 PM by aphraner

Filed under:Economic Stimulus,Education,Stimulus,procurement,Business Opportunities

There are a number of events offering training to help you make the most of the Recovery Act. Microsoft in Education is hosting a few in the coming weeks. Learn more and link to event registration on the VFI Stimulus Hub . Check out the Microsoft in Education...
U.S. Stimulus, Health IT, and Business Opportunities

Published Tue, Mar 03 2009 2:01 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,Health IT,Business Opportunities

For several months, VFI has brought attention to the issue of health IT. President Obama has said that IT can help transform healthcare, and sure enough health IT is receiving funding in the stimulus package. Last week, the Dept. of Health and Human Services...

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Ask the NTO: Innovative Public Sector Solutions from Partners

Allison Watson: Momentum Keeps Growing for Microsoft Online Services

Does Technological Innovation Drive Economic Growth?

Ask the NTO: Forecasting Public Sector Opportunities

Ask the NTO: Inaugural Edition

Intersections Feature on VFI -- Hands-On Advice, Business Opportunities, and More

Join Us at the 2009 Worldwide Partner Conference

Check Out My Short Video on IT Opportunities from Stimulus Spending

Join the VFI Worldwide Partner Conference Group and Get Connected

This Week Only - Participate in the National Dialogue on Government IT Solutions

Microsoft in Education Upcoming Events

U.S. Stimulus, Health IT, and Business Opportunities