Welcome from Craig, Barb and Claude

At Microsoft, we understand that the needs of municipal organizations can differ from those of provincial and federal agencies. Municipal governments form the front line of public service and field thousand of questions and concerns from constituents on a daily basis.

We also recognize that citizens are becoming more demanding of their local governments, and their needs are becoming increasingly challenging to meet - especially underthe tight timelines that are a fact of life in today's fast-paced information society. Regional and local governments are also working with smaller budgets and fewer resources.

Microsoft believes technology can help municipal governments provide better, more cost-effective services. However, we don’t believe that technology alone is the answer to delivering better service or reducing cost – rather, it’s the people behind the technology that matter most. That’s why Microsoft designs business software for the people who use it and not just the information they work with.

Microsoft software is a tool that empowers your people to deliver new capabilities faster, help improve critical business processes and do more with fewer resources. Working closely with the community of technology partners, Microsoft can help you leverage your existing technology to reach these goals and provide user-friendly business intelligence, project management and portal solutions that allow your employees to continue to evolve their level of service.

As well, your constituents can benefit directly through citizen-centric services like community portals where they can access the information and services they require and expect at the municipal government level. Microsoft can help deliver relevant data to the right people at the right time, which goes a long way to building strong relationships and a sense of loyalty with the people who depend on you.

People need access to the information that helps them do their jobs and live their lives both at work and at home. Providing people with this level of access is Microsoft’s goal and Microsoft wants to work with you to help your people perform to their fullest potential and provide services that your constituents will value and trust. I invite you to explore the Public Sector portal and learn how to empower your people today.

Sincerely,

Craig Sisson
Barb Berg
Claude Fortin