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Microsoft in Government

City of Miami sees revenue growth in enhanced citizen services

Citizens expect higher levels of customer service from their governments than ever before. Learn how the City of Miami is addressing these demands, and generating revenue in the process.
09 October 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

The Consumerization of IT in government – tips for practical challenges

Find out how to align your architecture to embrace the Bring Your Own Device movement.
10 May 2012 | Roger Halbheer, Worldwide Chief Security Advisor, Worldwide Public Sector

Embracing change: Employees are increasingly tied to technology transformation

Find out how technology trends are impacting employees and IT decision-making.
02 May 2012 | Cigdem Aygun, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

How you can benefit your bottom line by empowering citizens with self-service

Learn about the the cost savings and efficiencies that are possible by adopting a more customer-focused approach to governance.
07 February 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

How your agency can drive economic growth by eliminating licensing "Red Tape"

Learn how to create a robust, easy to change licensing and permit system that facilitates business growth and development, and allows you to collect government data and revenue more effectively.
26 January 2012 | Glenn Berg, Provincial Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Canada

UK Government Gateway: A model for e-government service

Find out more about this successful project focused on e-enabling government services and transactions.
16 January 2012 | Gordon McKenzie, Government Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Looking at IP-based phone systems for cost savings and unified communications

Learn 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.
03 January 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Connecting citizens with mobile apps

Learn about some promising new apps for the public sector that will deliver intuitive, citizen-facing services to users right in the palm of their hand.
28 December 2011 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Cloud powered forms reap benefits for UK Councils

Learn how one agency is using a hybrid cloud model to support smart forms.
13 December 2011 | Gordon McKenzie, Government Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Reflections from the 2011 LATAM CIO Forum

I recently spoke about high performance government at the LATAM CIO Forum. Find out how I characterize top-performing governments.
23 November 2011 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Talking about cost savings: Driving cost reductions using technology

Over 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.
21 November 2011 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Cloud computing helps clean up London

​Mayor Boris Johnson urged Londoners to help spruce up the capital by reporting “grime crime” such as graffiti, and litter. The innovative “Love Clean London” system enables users to track progress of cleanups and delivers financial savings for boroughs.
06 October 2011 | Gordon McKenzie, Government Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

October – Taking a closer look at Environment Sustainability

From time to time, Microsoft on Government will be exploring key themes that matter to the public sector. This October we’ve planned a series of posts focusing on Environmental Sustainability.
04 October 2011 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Introducing Microsoft on Government Blog

Information technology is the common language and platform of governance today, empowering public sector organizations to collaborate, operate more effectively, increase efficiency and transparency, and to develop greater accountability to the citizen.
14 September 2011 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector