 Starting 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. 21 May 2013 | Scott F. Selby, Ph.D., Director, Global Government Affairs, Microsoft Legal and Corporate Affairs  The “big” in big data often translates to “complex” and “expensive” for CIOs, but government agencies are increasingly taking advantage of the private cloud, and software tools they already own, to uncover the big data insights they need in a cost-... 20 May 2013 | Ted Malone, Big Data Architecture lead for Microsoft Federal  IT can help cities enhance the quality of life for their citizens. But just because data is increasingly affordable to gather, it doesn’t mean you should be installing sensors on every corner. Consider these six criteria when deciding how to deploy sensor 17 May 2013 | Jose Antonio Ondiviela, Western Europe Industry Market Development Manager  Corrections agencies are tasked with keeping their facilities secure, safe, and efficient. In this post, learn how they are using “little data,” or data they already have, as a criminal intelligence resource to stop criminal activities inside prisons. 15 May 2013 | Richard Zak, Industry Solutions Manager – Justice & Public Safety, Microsoft State & Local Government  Turkish cities are tapping into social media to improve services to their residents – see how one municipality made the move. 14 May 2013 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa  Two Israeli government agencies find that cloud services help them turn blue-sky thinking into efficient IT solutions. 07 May 2013 | Maor David-Pur, Industry Solution Manager - Government, Microsoft Israel  Regional leaders gathered in Delhi last week for the 46th Annual Meeting of Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss how to reduce poverty, increase economic opportunities and promote sustainable growth in Asia Pacific. 06 May 2013 | Frank McCosker, Managing Director, Multilateral and Bilateral Organisations, Public Sector  Going green is here to stay—and smart cities around the world are getting on board. Let us show you how to green your city’s buildings for huge environmental and bottom-line impacts. 03 May 2013 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector  When moving to the cloud, it’s hard to know where to begin. But no need to start from scratch—here are three proven strategies already in use. 30 April 2013 | Dan Mannion, Director, National Cloud Sales  With Windows 8 apps, your agency can deliver citizen services more efficiently and affordably. Here are a few great examples. 26 April 2013 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa  "Smart cities" are coming, but they are likely to evolve over time, not spring up overnight. See how Varburg, Sweden, took the first step with minimal investment. 22 April 2013 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security  In 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. 17 April 2013 | Amir Capriles, General Manager, U.S. Public Sector for Microsoft Dynamics  Your employees and citizens are increasingly mobile – how will your agency respond? Here are three ways that smartphones and mobile apps may change how government works. 16 April 2013 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector  Is your agency still using Windows XP? Yikes! Here are three compelling reasons to move to a 21st-century operating system. 12 April 2013 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada  Cloud computing has a huge upside for government agencies, but the transition isn't all sunshine and roses. Check out our strategies for managing three key concerns. 09 April 2013 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector  Government officials must be smart to build better cities, but your IT software doesn't always have to be. 05 April 2013 | Marianne Janik, Senior Director Public Sector, Germany Is your organization focused on cutting IT costs? For the government of Bulgaria, the secret was consolidating physical servers and embracing the cloud, which helped maximize resources to better serve its citizens. 02 April 2013 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa  Launched in 2001, Windows XP is one of the most successful and beloved versions of our Windows operating system. But XP is officially retiring in 2014. In this post, we look at the world back in 2001, and explain why it’s time for a change. 01 April 2013 | Marco Manuello, Windows and Device Strategy lead for Worldwide Public Sector  Government 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. 22 March 2013 | Kent Cunningham, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Federal, Civilian and Healthcare The 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. 22 March 2013 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security  This week at Convergence 2013, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs was recognized as the Microsoft Dynamics Customer Excellence Award Winner in Federal Government for the real impact it is delivering to veterans and their beneficiaries. 20 March 2013 | David Willis, Vice President, US Dynamics Pioneering an enterprise network telephony solution, a city council in Australia reduced its costs by 75 percent and built a more mobile, productive and collaborative workforce with support for anywhere, anytime working. 20 March 2013 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector  Earth Hour brings the world together for one hour each year to raise awareness about climate change. With a staff of eight and a movement that reaches hundreds of millions globally, learn how the campaign uses Yammer to organize worldwide. 18 March 2013 | Brad Coughlan, National Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Australia  Email 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 essential 12 March 2013 | Keith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government  New 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. 11 March 2013 | Stan Freck, Senior Director for Campaigns & Elections in Microsoft’s US Public Sector Office of Civic Innovation At this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF), a WEF-commissioned report called for a $14 trillion investment in greening the global economy to safeguard our future from the threat of climate change. Learn how government IT factors into the picture. 11 March 2013 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security  In celebration of International Women's Day, I'd like to share some insights and wisdom from a recent panel on “Defining Success Your Way” that can benefit both men and women. 07 March 2013 | Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft With stagnant or declining budgets and an ever-growing offender population, corrections agencies need to find all the efficiencies possible to do more with less. Recent examples from Illinois, Tennessee, and Maryland prove this point. 05 March 2013 | Richard Zak, Industry Solutions Manager – Justice & Public Safety, Microsoft State & Local Government With 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. 05 March 2013 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector  As 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. 04 March 2013 | Bill Mitchel, Senior Director for Microsoft’s World Wide Public Sector team  Learn how cloud computing is transforming the way governments manage elections cycles. 27 February 2013 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions Natural disasters can strike at any time, meaning that the time to prepare is now. In the wake of recent natural disasters, we reflect on how our customers around the world are preparing for the future. 26 February 2013 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Learn how a hybrid cloud approach, leveraging both public and private cloud options, is the future of government IT. 25 February 2013 | Keith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government The annual World Economic Forum in Davos gives countries and global companies the opportunity to work together to create a more prosperous future. Read Microsoft’s Joel Cherkis’ experience from the event and his key takeaways moving forward. 22 February 2013 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security There 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. 20 February 2013 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa  As government organizations look to the cloud, they need to ensure that their cloud solutions meet rigorous standards to keep their sensitive data safe. Learn why the State of Texas partnered with Microsoft for its move to the cloud. 15 February 2013 | Michael Donlan, Vice President, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft  Safer communities mean a safer world. Read on to see how technology is supporting global citizens with innovative and collaborative solutions. 13 February 2013 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation  Small and medium businesses are economic powerhouses, and have the potential to spark huge innovations and create thriving communities. Learn how Microsoft is helping them navigate the world of state and federal procurement to reach their full potential. 11 February 2013 | Kim Nelson, Executive Director of eGovernment, Microsoft  Virtualization 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. 11 February 2013 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft  As governments seek to engage their constituents and deliver citizen-centric services, technology will play a key role—but it won’t come without challenges. According to IDC Government Insights, here’s what’s in store for the Asia/Pacific region in 2013. 06 February 2013 | Jim Butler, Senior Director, Public Sector Partners in Asia In 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. 04 February 2013 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Governments worldwide are undergoing transformation, which is being influenced by a convergence of factors, from new technologies to new budget realities. Learn about Microsoft’s vision for dynamic government, and how it fits into this picture. 31 January 2013 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Governments have a wealth of data at their fingertips, but may not be realizing its full potential. One strategy is to open data to the public for analysis, which can help extract greater value, and boost transparency and public engagement. 28 January 2013 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector  Backed by the power of cloud computing, this year’s NORAD Santa Tracker program was a huge success. Learn how the cloud scaled to meet the demands of tracking Santa’s journey, and what that means for government organizations in the age of Big Data. 24 January 2013 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies Microsoft 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! 21 January 2013 | Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft The city of Charlotte, N.C., hosted one of the biggest events of 2012 – the Democratic National Convention. Learn how the city prepared for this momentous occasion, and managed the high volume of event permit requests related to the convention. 17 January 2013 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions  In the midst of global urbanization and at a time of transformation for cities, read how a new organization is making it easier for cities around the world to collaborate and learn from one other’s experiences. 15 January 2013 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director  As 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. 10 January 2013 | Michael Wignall, Public Sector Sales Lead - Dynamics, Microsoft UK  In the race to stay competitive, a city’s local culture and recreational amenities can offer a big advantage. More than ever, technology is helping shape this “cultural experience” for urban-dwellers. Want to learn how? Read more here... 07 January 2013 | Eric Basha, Managing Director, Cities  Through 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. 04 January 2013 | Tim Solms, General Manager, Microsoft Department of Defense Business Learn 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. 03 January 2013 | Michael Donlan, Vice President, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft Cities are in the midst of a transformation when it comes to engaging citizens. In a time of increased connectivity, growing citizen demands, and shrinking budgets, what are some of the trends enabling "smart" cities to adapt? 23 December 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security A cloud is only as good as its assurance of data security and privacy. Learn how your government organization can quickly identify how Microsoft’s cloud services stack up in these two critical areas. 19 December 2012 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector  Delhi is the second most populated metropolis in India, and the demands on public transportation are enormous. Learn how a public-private venture company created more value for transport in Delhi by fast tracking its own business with ERP. 18 December 2012 | Rahul Chitale, Director, Cloud Services, Microsoft India Everyone 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. 12 December 2012 | Halvor Walla, Strategy Director, Software Innovation  As Christmas approaches, learn how NORAD and Microsoft will help children around the world track Santa’s journey. 11 December 2012 | Curt Kolcun, Vice President, U.S. Public Sector  As urbanization continues to take off around the world, what health impacts will citizens face? Learn how government leaders, professionals, communities, and citizens are taking action with technology to build healthier cities. 10 December 2012 | Mark Day, Managing Director, Public Health & Social Services, Worldwide Public Sector In this video case study, we explore the city of Barcelona’s innovative IT practices, including open data initiatives, and how they’re paying off by helping the city solve complex challenges and encourage economic development. 07 December 2012 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director  In one of the world’s largest and most bustling cities, learn how a transportation system has evolved to meet the 21st century needs of citizens through the eyes of a native, and with technology, has become 30 percent more efficient. 04 December 2012 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making investments for Big Data and further increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of it's services. 02 December 2012 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft  Making it easier than ever for DoD organizations to securely manage the consumer device explosion while meeting compliance mandates. 02 December 2012 | Victor Akinnagbe, Microsoft Chief DoD Architect Stars and Stripes has an important and complex mission. See how Microsoft Office 365 is transforming the way its personnel communicate, achieving new levels of operational efficiency. 02 December 2012 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies  Across most branches of the US military are customers with enterprise agreements in place that allow them to procure a range of Microsoft technologies at an incredible value...read more about maximizing technology investments. 02 December 2012 | Leigh Madden, U.S. Air Force Senior Director, Microsoft Learn why DoD CIOs view IT support as an essential business intelligence function. 02 December 2012 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies This week Microsoft Dynamics announced the availability of new cloud-based business solutions built specifically for federal government agencies. 02 December 2012 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft  Microsoft is bringing the benefits of affordable technology to nonprofit organizations around the world. 02 December 2012 | Tom Murphy, Director of Public Relations for Corporate Citizenship With all the challenges facing state and local governments these days, it’s always great to highlight cities like Miami, which is allowing citizens to apply and pay for building permits online and employees to efficiently process the transactions. 02 December 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft has made it a priority to help Americans practice their civic duty by developing and supporting innovative ways to make it easier. 02 December 2012 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions Microsoft announces the appointment of Michael Donlan to Vice President of the company’s State and Local Government business. 02 December 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Working with elections officials across the country, Microsoft and others created a set of tools to help individuals cast their ballot. 02 December 2012 | Kim Nelson, Executive Director of eGovernment, Microsoft  Shedding light on state health and human services (HHS) agences experiences with IT system modernization projects. 02 December 2012 | Laura Caliguiri, Managing Director, U.S. Public Sector Health and Human Services  As governments face increased cost pressures and demands for citizens, how can they become more responsive and efficient? Read how one technology is helping organizations meet changing needs both today, and in the future. 29 November 2012 | Kirsten Edmondson Wolfe, Global Industry Director for Public Sector for Microsoft Business Solutions Read observations from the Smart City Expo World Congress that consider what truly makes for a “Smart City” and how a broad range of technologies can help cities reach their goals. This is the first post in a bi-weekly Monday series on cities. 26 November 2012 | Eric Basha, Managing Director, Cities Technology is opening up new channels for governments to connect with their citizens, and vice versa. But how are governments gathering feedback from constituents to affect real changes in governing? In this post, we share some of the latest examples. 21 November 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Today’s governments are tasked to be more responsive to citizens, while being open and transparent with their processes. As they invest in technologies and seek to find the balance, is the ROI evaluation enough to measure success? 20 November 2012 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation  With the recent launch of Windows 8 government early adopters are already making the move to the latest operating system from Microsoft, and they like what they see. Want to know about their experience with Windows 8 so far? 15 November 2012 | Joe Macri, Vice President, EMEA Public Sector  View our new video case study to learn how the European Court of Human Rights brought intelligent search features to its HUDOC system, responsible for sharing 90,000 documents, judgments and decisions with millions of visitors per year. 13 November 2012 | Anne-Claude Poinso, Marketing Manager, Public Sector France Times are changing in the public sector. Governments face a perfect storm of technology, budget and service challenges. Our new whitepaper looks at the concept of a “Dynamic Government” and its role in solving these complex challenges. 08 November 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Cloud adoption continues to gain speed across the U.S. public sector. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is latest to make the move, with plans to migrate roughly 25,000 users to Office 365. How much does the EPA expect to save? Learn here. 06 November 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security  What opportunities are in store for Microsoft’s partners this year? Learn how Windows 8 and its apps are creating huge potential for government customers, partners and developers. 01 November 2012 | Steve Jenkins, Senior Director, Government Partners, Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector New operating system will enable flexible and mobile work styles, support a variety of government and employee-owned devices, and bring added security. 30 October 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security As India’s government grapples with petabytes of big data, cloud computing and other emerging technologies can help turn this information into actionable insights. 24 October 2012 | Rahul Chitale, Director, Cloud Services, Microsoft India California County of Santa Clara in the U.S. joins a growing list of government organizations that are turning to Microsoft Office 365 to cut costs and improve operations 22 October 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector  Windows 8 is building buzz among our public sector partners. While at a global partner conference in Rome, Microsoft’s Per Bendix Olsen sat down with several partners to learn what they thought about Windows 8. 18 October 2012 | Per Bendix Olsen, Senior Director, Partners, Public Sector, Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa  Albania’s move to cloud computing enabled IT workers to become 70% more productive and shift efforts to more strategic issues and priorities 16 October 2012 | Josh Rice, Director, Technology Sales and Licensing, Worldwide Public Sector EU strategy calls for a more unified cloud environment that takes advantage of economies of scale 11 October 2012 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director 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 Website increased transparency and engaged citizens around the voting process in first Egyptian election following Arab Spring 04 October 2012 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa YouthSpark program aims to connect 300 million youth with employment, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities 02 October 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector  Learn how Australia is identifying skills shortages in their nation and planning today for the jobs of tomorrow. 26 September 2012 | Andrew Hodges, Regional Director for Emerging Markets, Asia Public Sector Learn how technology plays a critical role in advancing modern cities as well as energy efficiency and sustainability. 25 September 2012 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa Learn how Microsoft is powering the democratic political process leading up to the 2012 U.S. presidential election—from interactive content on Xbox LIVE to featured technologies at the Republican and Democratic national conventions. 20 September 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Egyptian World Heritage site launches a mobile app for Windows 7 devices to enhance and revitalize the local tourism experience. 18 September 2012 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa Governments can realize greater returns (both from an economic and societal perspective) by investing in IT systems supporting citizen services and accountability. 13 September 2012 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation Big data solutions have a dramatic impact, streamlining and enhancing investigations. 11 September 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Learn how Microsoft connects citizens with governments through open government initiatives. 06 September 2012 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector Read a Q+A with Craig Thomler of Delib Australia about the strategy and practice of Gov 2.0. 04 September 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector  Find out how the Secretary of Economy delivers IT projects faster. 30 August 2012 | Carlos Allende, Public Sector Director, Microsoft México  Lean how to implement a private cloud with Windows Azure Services. 29 August 2012 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector Read this synopsis of the cover story from the summer issue of TOUCH magazine. 23 August 2012 | Paul Hart, EMEA Public Sector Marketing Director Find out how this government organization gained efficiencies with a private cloud. 21 August 2012 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa Find out what new capabilities Windows 8 has in store for government agencies. 16 August 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how this agency saved money and increased productivity through collaboration tools. 14 August 2012 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa Learn about new technology designed to improve public safety for citizens across the globe. 09 August 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how some customers are augmenting open source deployments for better outcomes. 07 August 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Learn more about developing the infrastructure and tools to support modern workers. 02 August 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out how Tube Lines found creative ways to achieve efficiencies and cut costs. 31 July 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how the EU and U.S. are looking at the benefits of leveraging cloud for shared services. 26 July 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM helped deliver cost savings. 24 July 2012 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa Read this Q+A with an award-winning journalist and editor focused on sharing innovative ideas at work in the public sector. 19 July 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how Office 365 is helping meet rigorous industry standards. 18 July 2012 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director Read this story of an organization leveraging technology to achieve increased productivity internally while improving care for victims of domestic violence. 12 July 2012 | Jose Antonio Ondiviela, Western Europe Industry Market Development Manager Check out some of the latest government apps developed for Windows Phone 7. 10 July 2012 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector Read this Q+A with a respected political entrepreneur to hear her views on hot topics in government. 05 July 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out about Microsoft’s latest commitment to reduce its impact on the environment. 03 July 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Is it time for your organization to migrate from legacy platforms & processes? 28 June 2012 | Glenn Berg, Provincial Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Canada Big Data analysis helps sort through overwhelming amounts of data. 27 June 2012 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector Learn about the research supporting a sweeping new Danish government policy designed to promote economic, social, political, and environmental sustainability. 22 June 2012 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa Find out how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit is helping governments and international organizations investigate and stop cybercrime worldwide. 21 June 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Learn why it’s time to invest in Big Data, and how to get started today. 19 June 2012 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector Read this Q+A with a respected public sector advisor to hear his views on the future of technology in government. 14 June 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how one government agency is using a SharePoint platform to help deliver efficient citizen services and open citizen engagement. 12 June 2012 | Jeff Paine, Senior Director of Public Sector Partners, Asia Pacific  Find out how to increase productivity and reduce costs by embracing the cloud. 07 June 2012 | Joe Scalone, Senior Program Manager, International Government Affairs  Find out about Microsoft customs and trade solutions that will be shared at the World Custom Organisation’s annual conference. 05 June 2012 | Ludo De Bock, Corporate Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts Find out how Microsoft is working in collaboration with the public sector and other partners to create a real impact with technology. 31 May 2012 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director Learn how Microsoft is working with governments and education leaders to create and implement digital access solutions for students around the world through the Shape the Future program. 29 May 2012 | Joice Fernandes, Senior Director, Microsoft Worldwide Public Private Alliances In the second installment of this series, learn about five more important factors that influence a nation’s ability to foster a highly productive and innovative IT economy. 24 May 2012 | Juliano Tubino, Worldwide Director, Innovation and Emerging Business  Learn about the latest project launched as part of the plan to open access to core public datasets on transport, weather, and health in the UK. 22 May 2012 | Mark Gayler, Open Software Evangelist, Microsoft Learn about the benefits of shared services and how one government is attributing great cost savings to this strategy. 17 May 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out how Microsoft is helping young people around the world create a better future for themselves. 15 May 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector 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 Find out how cloud computing will generate jobs and look at examples of organizations leveraging the cloud to contribute to economic growth in Canada. 08 May 2012 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada Find out about some of the amazing work coming out of Microsoft Research with applications for the public sector. 04 May 2012 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how technology trends are impacting employees and IT decision-making. 02 May 2012 | Cigdem Aygun, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector Find out the five most important elements that drive a nation’s local software economy and foster emerging businesses. 01 May 2012 | Juliano Tubino, Worldwide Director, Innovation and Emerging Business Find out how these unique events engage citizens and government organizations in dialogue to affect change. 26 April 2012 | Rodrigo Becerra Mizuno, Managing Director Government, Worldwide Public Sector Read highlights from sessions that demonstrate how technology is helping governments achieve real results and make a positive impact on citizens. 25 April 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out what public sector IT leaders are talking about in London this week. 23 April 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how governments are unlocking the potential of Big Data with unique applications. 19 April 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out how cloud computing can improve a nation’s competitiveness, citizen services, and overall operational efficiency. 17 April 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how these organizations are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to drive efficiencies. 13 April 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how Canadian cities are involving citizens in the planning/budgeting process. 12 April 2012 | Rob Corazzola, Municipal Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Canada Find out how Microsoft is helping the Philippines foster economic growth and maintain long-term competitiveness. 10 April 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Learn about a publicly-accessible reference designed to help you evaluate the best cloud provider for your specific security needs. 05 April 2012 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector  Learn how Infusion worked with Microsoft to help a customer modernize their web platform, save money, and provide an effective resource for its citizens. 03 April 2012 | Chris Amor, Business Development Manager, Infusion Canada Find out how some governments are embracing open government while still protecting sensitive data. 29 March 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how to reduce costs associated with building and maintaining paper records. 27 March 2012 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector Find out how Super Wi-Fi, always-on mobile devices, and increasingly accessible and interactive software and interfaces are creating new opportunities for students. 22 March 2012 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security Find out how the Canadian federal government is using innovative approaches to engage constituents in conversations about open government. 20 March 2012 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada Find out how Microsoft is working with the IDB to develop projects that facilitate ICT access and support education and employability for youth in this region. 15 March 2012 | Frank McCosker, Managing Director, Multilateral and Bilateral Organisations, Public Sector |
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