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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...
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...
Is your state being left behind?

Published Thu, Mar 03 2009 6:51 PM by aphraner

Filed under:Obama Administration,Economic Stimulus,IT Jobs

Time is ticking away for governors to submit their certifications for the Recovery Act. February 17, 2009 marked the beginning of a 45-day window for each state to claim the funds allocated to it by the act. Governors must certify that “they will first...
Detangling the Interstate Web of Health Information Technology

Published Wed, Feb 02 2009 1:43 PM by aphraner

Filed under:Policy Beat,CNET,Economic Stimulus,Health IT

Yesterday, the National Governors' Association's State Alliance for e-Health got down to business discussing Health Information Technology. The recently signed Recovery Act provides plenty of incentives for states to improve their health care...
Too Much is Never Enough

Published Fri, Feb 02 2009 12:52 AM by aphraner

Filed under:Obama Administration,Economic Stimulus,2009

It's nearly impossible to make it through the day without hearing about or discussing the stimulus bill. Is it too much? Not enough? Are the correct people going to be getting the funds? While there is a long political debate to be had over these...
And the Winner is ….Choice!

Published Wed, Feb 02 2009 12:14 PM by sselby

Filed under:Policy Beat,Standards,Entrepreneurs,Economic Stimulus,IT Jobs,Open Source Mandates,Interoperability,Innovation

I watched the Grammys earlier in the week. The constant refrain from the presenters was still in my head when I shifted gears and started thinking about work – interoperability and governmental policy, innovation and economic recovery, competition and...
Tech Companies Take Their Issues Right to the Web

Published Wed, Jan 01 2009 1:01 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,R&D,Economic Stimulus,Health IT

Many companies and organizations voice their public policy concerns and arguments directly through blogs. Some time ago, Google launched its Public Policy Blog , where a number of participants blog on a range of issues, sometimes Google-specific topics...
Friedman Proposes a Policy to Improve Education in the U.S.

Published Mon, Jan 01 2009 1:56 PM by DELevin

Filed under:Policy Beat,Economic Stimulus,Education

Yesterday, New York Times columnist (and Pulitzer winner) Thomas Friedman proposed a simple idea to improve education and create a foundation for long-term economic growth: eliminate the federal income tax for school teachers. You can read the whole column...
Economic Stimulus and IT Jobs

Published Fri, Jan 01 2009 1:40 AM by DELevin

Filed under:Tech Policy Agenda,Policy Beat,Economic Stimulus,IT Jobs

The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) just released a policy report entitled, "The Digital Road to Recovery: A Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Boost Productivity and Revitalize America." ITIF essentially proposes targeted...

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Does Technological Innovation Drive Economic Growth?

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

Microsoft in Education Upcoming Events

Is your state being left behind?

Detangling the Interstate Web of Health Information Technology

Too Much is Never Enough

And the Winner is ….Choice!

Tech Companies Take Their Issues Right to the Web

Friedman Proposes a Policy to Improve Education in the U.S.

Economic Stimulus and IT Jobs