http://www.microsoft.com/government/_layouts/feed.aspx?xsl=1&web=/government/en-eg/public-services/blog&page=a4ec702f-edbb-4dbb-9ad5-b354e43424f3&wp=9cb139a8-9b4a-4852-b579-989e4f3edb47&pageurl=/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/default.aspx&pID=flt16Thoughts, comments, news, and reflection from the Microsoft Government team.60http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=321&aID=100Learn how CIO James Craft of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) is leveraging emerging technology to drive down IT costs while empowering new capabilities that are helping warfighters save lives. Gary Danoff, Microsoft DoD Account Executive 2013-06-13 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=311&aID=3Armed with powerful new tools, government agencies are discovering riches in their data resources for deeper insights, greater efficiency, and cost savingsJoel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government 2013-05-27 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=310&aID=97Starting with an open mind and objective criteria, you can guide your decision-making processes through the complexities of the mixed-source technology marketplace—and achieve more successful, cost-effective solutions.Scott F. Selby, Director, Global Government Affairs, Microsoft Legal and Corporate Affairs 2013-05-22 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=294&aID=93In the face of extreme budget challenges, learn how defense and national security agencies are leveraging the power of CRM technology to save money, drive new efficiencies, and improve citizen services.Amir Capriles, General Manager, U.S. Public Sector for Microsoft Dynamics 2013-04-18 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=283&aID=89Government workers want to use their own devices, and agency IT leaders have to maintain security. Learn how the latest mobility management tools are making BYOD a secure, and simplified reality.Kent Cunningham, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Federal, Civilian and Healthcare 2013-03-26 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=282&aID=3The cloud is prevalent in government today, but that wasn’t always the case. Learn about three factors that have catalyzed the adoption of cloud in government, why they’re important, and what it means for the future. Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government 2013-03-25 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=276&aID=83Email in the cloud is a good start, but it’s just one component of an agency’s collaboration toolset. Learn why the entire collaboration suite makes sense in the cloud, and why seamless integration is essentialKeith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government2013-03-14 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=275&aID=86New mobile and social technologies are empowering political campaigns to connect with voters in highly targeted, highly personal ways. Learn more about how candidates are using these same tools to transform campaign management. Stan Freck, Senior Director for Campaigns & Elections in Microsoft’s US Public Sector Office of Civic Innovation2013-03-12 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=270&aID=24With the launch of the next generation of Office 365, governments will have new opportunities to increase mobility and flexibility, improve productivity, and protect their sensitive data. Learn more about these key benefits in today’s post.Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector2013-03-06 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=269&aID=84As the notion of environmental quality becomes more global, cities share in the responsibility of minimizing global pollution. Learn how cities are embracing technology to reduce their environmental impact and realize cost savings in the process.Bill Mitchel, Senior Director for Microsoft’s World Wide Public Sector team2013-03-04 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=268&aID=64Learn how cloud computing is transforming the way governments manage elections cycles. Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions 2013-02-28 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=265&aID=83Learn how a hybrid cloud approach, leveraging both public and private cloud options, is the future of government IT.Keith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government2013-02-25 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=263&aID=46There are new opportunites for governments to deliver on their missions at a lower cost, while also becoming more innovative and responsive to citizens in the process. Learn how government can leverage Windows 8 to strike this balance. David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2013-02-20 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=259&aID=22Safer communities mean a safer world. Read on to see how technology is supporting global citizens with innovative and collaborative solutions.Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation2013-02-18 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=255&aID=66Virtualization and private cloud are emerging technologies that are driving governments toward a leaner future by improving the cost-effectiveness of existing resources and improving worker productivity. Learn how in our latest blog post.Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft 2013-02-12 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=252&aID=4In one city’s quest to deliver a great learning experience to students while balancing costs, learn how a switch to Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 was able to deliver results on both fronts, and what went into the decision to migrate.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2013-02-04 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=246&aID=79Microsoft is helping public sector combine technology and innovation to positively impact their goals and respective communities. Read on to learn how we’re enthusiastically taking this on in 2013!Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft2013-01-21 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=240&aID=78As governments move more citizen services to ‘digital by default’, CRM technology can be a catalyst for this transition. In this post, we share three tips for successful CRM deployments, based on our conversations with dozens of customers.Michael Wignall, Public Sector Sales Lead - Dynamics, Microsoft UK2013-01-10 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=237&aID=77Through a new Joint Enterprise Licensing Agreement (JELA) with Microsoft, the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) will gain access to the latest Microsoft technologies in support of ongoing DoD modernization efforts.Tim Solms, General Manager, Microsoft Department of Defense Business2013-01-04 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=236&aID=76Learn how the City of Chicago is leveraging Microsoft Office 365 to modernize its digital infrastructure and save more than $1.3 million in taxpayer dollars.Michael Donlan, Vice President, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft2013-01-03 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=229&aID=75Everyone is talking about “digitalization,” but what does that really mean? Learn how one Norwegian organization is taking steps to digitalize and is seeing early benefits from its transition.Halvor Walla, Strategy Director, Software Innovation2012-12-12 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=162&aID=49Find out how this government organization gained efficiencies with a private cloud.Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa2012-08-21 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=159&aID=46Find out how this agency saved money and increased productivity through collaboration tools.David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2012-08-14 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=156&aID=4Find out how some customers are augmenting open source deployments for better outcomes.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-08-07 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=155&aID=3Learn more about developing the infrastructure and tools to support modern workers.Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government 2012-08-02 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=153&aID=4Find out how Tube Lines found creative ways to achieve efficiencies and cut costs.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-07-31 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=151&aID=3Find out how the EU and U.S. are looking at the benefits of leveraging cloud for shared services.Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government 2012-07-26 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=150&aID=46Find out how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM helped deliver cost savings.David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa 2012-07-24 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=147&aID=47Read this story of an organization leveraging technology to achieve increased productivity internally while improving care for victims of domestic violence.Jose Antonio Ondiviela, Western Europe Industry Market Development Manager2012-07-12 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=135&aID=45Learn why it’s time to invest in Big Data, and how to get started today.Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector2012-06-19 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=130&aID=42Find out how to increase productivity and reduce costs by embracing the cloud.Joe Scalone, Senior Program Manager, International Government Affairs2012-06-07 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=121&aID=3Learn about the benefits of shared services and how one government is attributing great cost savings to this strategy.Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government 2012-05-17 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=99&aID=4Find out how these organizations are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to drive efficiencies.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-04-13 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=88&aID=4Find out how to reduce costs associated with building and maintaining paper records.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-03-27 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=69&aID=4Find out how mobile work can help your organization save money by boosting employee productivity and cutting down on costs associated with physical office space.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-02-21 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=63&aID=4Learn about the the cost savings and efficiencies that are possible by adopting a more customer-focused approach to governance.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-02-07 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=49&aID=4Learn how your organization can save on its energy consumption - and spending - by making your buildings more energy smart.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-01-12 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=46&aID=4Learn more about one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways that your organization can save money: By moving to an IP-based phone system.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2012-01-03 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=40&aID=4Read the next installment of our Saving Governments Money series to find ways that the cloud can help your organization simplify and streamline its IT resources.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2011-12-15 00:00:00http://www.microsoft.com/government/en-eg/public-services/blog/Pages/post.aspx?postID=27&aID=4Over the next several weeks, Microsoft on Government will be exploring some of the best and brightest examples of cost saving strategies in government - strategies that deliver new services to meet citizens' expectations without breaking budgets.Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector2011-11-21 00:00:00