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The right balance: A fresh approach to tech procurement

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.
2013-05-22 | Scott F. Selby, Ph.D., Director, Global Government Affairs, Microsoft Legal and Corporate Affairs

Big data without the big expense

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-...
2013-05-21 | Ted Malone, Big Data Architecture lead for Microsoft Federal

A six-point criteria for your effective use of city sensors

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
2013-05-20 | Jose Antonio Ondiviela, Western Europe Industry Market Development Manager

Utilizing “little data” for corrections intelligence

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.
2013-05-16 | Richard Zak, Industry Solutions Manager – Justice & Public Safety, Microsoft State & Local Government

Social media drives citizen interactions

Turkish cities are tapping into social media to improve services to their residents – see how one municipality made the move.
2013-05-15 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa

How two agencies turned Azure into agility

Two Israeli government agencies find that cloud services help them turn blue-sky thinking into efficient IT solutions.
2013-05-13 | Maor David-Pur, Industry Solution Manager - Government, Microsoft Israel

Technology to Help Fight Poverty in Asia and the Pacific

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.
2013-05-07 | Frank McCosker, Managing Director, Multilateral and Bilateral Organisations, Public Sector

Smart buildings save energy and money

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.
2013-05-06 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Three approaches to national cloud strategy

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.
2013-05-01 | Dan Mannion, Director, National Cloud Sales

Help your citizens help themselves

With Windows 8 apps, your agency can deliver citizen services more efficiently and affordably. Here are a few great examples.
2013-04-29 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Rome wasn’t built in a day

"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.
2013-04-22 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Government gets lean and modern through CRM technology

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.
2013-04-18 | Amir Capriles, General Manager, U.S. Public Sector for Microsoft Dynamics

How will mobility change the way you work?

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.
2013-04-17 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Three reasons to make the leap from Windows XP

Is your agency still using Windows XP? Yikes! Here are three compelling reasons to move to a 21st-century operating system.
2013-04-15 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Top three challenges of moving to the cloud

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.
2013-04-10 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

The unsung heroes in building better cities

Government officials must be smart to build better cities, but your IT software doesn't always have to be.
2013-04-08 | Marianne Janik, Senior Director Public Sector, Germany

Consolidation and the cloud transform Bulgarian government

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.
2013-04-03 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Where were you when Windows XP launched?

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.
2013-04-01 | Marco Manuello, Windows and Device Strategy lead for Worldwide Public Sector

Secure mobility, simplified

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.
2013-03-26 | Kent Cunningham, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Federal, Civilian and Healthcare

Three factors driving cloud adoption in government

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.
2013-03-25 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Workers at Australian city council get productivity refresh

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.
2013-03-20 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Department of Veterans Affairs Wins Customer Excellence Award

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.
2013-03-20 | David Willis, Vice President, US Dynamics

Using social networking to protect the planet

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.
2013-03-18 | Brad Coughlan, National Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Australia

The world beyond email: collaboration tools find a home in the cloud

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
2013-03-14 | Keith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government

A $14 trillion call to action on climate change

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.
2013-03-13 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Elections in the era of big data: cloud, mobility, and the evolution of campaign management

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.
2013-03-12 | Stan Freck, Senior Director for Campaigns & Elections in Microsoft’s US Public Sector Office of Civic Innovation

Defining success your way

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.
2013-03-08 | Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft

The new Microsoft Office 365 in 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.
2013-03-06 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

Efficiency focus in corrections is driving better solutions

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.
2013-03-05 | Richard Zak, Industry Solutions Manager – Justice & Public Safety, Microsoft State & Local Government

City governments take lead on reducing energy consumption

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.
2013-03-04 | Bill Mitchel, Senior Director for Microsoft’s World Wide Public Sector team

Elections management and the cloud: a perfect match

Learn how cloud computing is transforming the way governments manage elections cycles.
2013-02-28 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions

Supporting disaster relief and reconstruction across the globe

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.
2013-02-27 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

The cost savings journey: from virtualization to the cloud

Learn how a hybrid cloud approach, leveraging both public and private cloud options, is the future of government IT.
2013-02-25 | Keith Olinger, Senior Director, U.S. State and Local Government

My takeaways from the 2013 World Economic Forum

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.
2013-02-22 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

New software, services, and devices for 2013

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.
2013-02-20 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Public safety starts with cities, large and small

Safer communities mean a safer world. Read on to see how technology is supporting global citizens with innovative and collaborative solutions.
2013-02-18 | Dr. Andrew Hawkins, Managing Director, Public Safety and Justice, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation

Texas moves to the cloud with Microsoft

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.
2013-02-15 | Michael Donlan, Vice President, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft

Betting on small & mid-sized business for a brighter future

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.
2013-02-14 | Kim Nelson, Executive Director of eGovernment, Microsoft

Making government lean with virtualization and private cloud

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.
2013-02-12 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft

Tech predictions: what’s ahead for Asia/Pacific in 2013

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.
2013-02-06 | Jim Butler, Senior Director, Public Sector Partners in Asia

City’s students benefit from cloud collaboration

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.
2013-02-04 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Far from straightforward: the government mission today

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.
2013-02-01 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

For public consumption: the promise of big—and open—data

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.
2013-01-28 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Tracking Santa in the cloud and what it means for government

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.
2013-01-24 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies

Energized!

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!
2013-01-21 | Laura Ipsen, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft

Putting on the U.S. Democratic National Convention

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.
2013-01-17 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions

City Protocol Society—A new catalyst forging smarter cities

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.
2013-01-15 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director

3 tips for success with CRM in government

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.
2013-01-10 | Michael Wignall, Public Sector Sales Lead - Dynamics, Microsoft UK

The role of culture and recreation in cities of the future

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...
2013-01-07 | Eric Basha, Managing Director, Cities

U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and DISA to modernize with Microsoft

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.
2013-01-04 | Tim Solms, General Manager, Microsoft Department of Defense Business

The Windy City teams with Microsoft on cloud strategy

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.
2013-01-03 | Michael Donlan, Vice President, U.S. State and Local Government, Microsoft

A New Year's resolution: smarter cities in 2013

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?
2012-12-23 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

How Microsoft ensures privacy, security in the cloud

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.
2012-12-19 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

How ERP accelerated support for smarter transit in Delhi

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.
2012-12-18 | Rahul Chitale, Director, Cloud Services, Microsoft India

Norway—at the leading edge of digitalization

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.
2012-12-12 | Halvor Walla, Strategy Director, Software Innovation

How will you know when Santa Claus is coming to town?

As Christmas approaches, learn how NORAD and Microsoft will help children around the world track Santa’s journey.
2012-12-11 | Curt Kolcun, Vice President, U.S. Public Sector

The technology prescription for healthier cities

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.
2012-12-10 | Mark Day, Managing Director, Public Health & Social Services, Worldwide Public Sector

Barcelona’s decades of IT innovation are paying off

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.
2012-12-07 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director

How São Paulo transportation is leading the way

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.
2012-12-04 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation

My takeaways from the Smart City Expo World Congress

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.
2012-11-26 | Eric Basha, Managing Director, Cities

What’s new in government crowdsourcing?

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.
2012-11-21 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Beyond return on investment

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?
2012-11-20 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation

Want to know how government is already using Windows 8?

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?
2012-11-15 | Joe Macri, Vice President, EMEA Public Sector

When is a cloud business solution right for your agency?

This week Microsoft Dynamics announced the availability of new cloud-based business solutions built specifically for federal government agencies.
2012-11-14 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft

Thinking about Open Gov? Here’s how one organization did it

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.
2012-11-13 | Anne-Claude Poinso, Marketing Manager, Public Sector France

State Health and Human Services Agencies Strive to Achieve Maximum Value from IT Modernization Efforts

Shedding light on state health and human services (HHS) agences experiences with IT system modernization projects.
2012-11-13 | Laura Caliguiri, Managing Director, U.S. Public Sector Health and Human Services

Are you the government of the future?

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.
2012-11-08 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

U.S. federal agency to move 25,000 users to the cloud

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.
2012-11-06 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

It's Election Day - Finally

Working with elections officials across the country, Microsoft and others created a set of tools to help individuals cast their ballot.
2012-11-06 | Kim Nelson, Executive Director of eGovernment, Microsoft

Windows 8 is here! Partners: Are you ready?

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.
2012-11-01 | Steve Jenkins, Senior Director, Government Partners, Microsoft Worldwide Public Sector

Why I’m excited about Windows 8 for government

New operating system will enable flexible and mobile work styles, support a variety of government and employee-owned devices, and bring added security.
2012-10-30 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Realizing the promise of India’s big data frontier

As India’s government grapples with petabytes of big data, cloud computing and other emerging technologies can help turn this information into actionable insights.
2012-10-24 | Rahul Chitale, Director, Cloud Services, Microsoft India

15,000 city employees on O365

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
2012-10-22 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Michael Donlan Tapped to Lead Microsoft’s State and Local Government Business

Microsoft announces the appointment of Michael Donlan to Vice President of the company’s State and Local Government business.
2012-10-22 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Windows 8 gets big support among global partners

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.
2012-10-18 | Per Bendix Olsen, Senior Director, Partners, Public Sector, Microsoft Europe, Middle East and Africa

Help Desk in the DoD: It’s More Strategic Than You Think

Learn why DoD CIOs view IT support as an essential business intelligence function.
2012-10-18 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies

How the cloud transformed government worker productivity in Albania

Albania’s move to cloud computing enabled IT workers to become 70% more productive and shift efforts to more strategic issues and priorities
2012-10-16 | Josh Rice, Director, Technology Sales and Licensing, Worldwide Public Sector

Just In Time: VoterHub Makes Voter Information and Sharing Easier Than Ever

Microsoft has made it a priority to help Americans practice their civic duty by developing and supporting innovative ways to make it easier.
2012-10-16 | Andy Pitman, Microsoft eGovernment Solutions

Unleashing the potential of cloud computing in Europe

EU strategy calls for a more unified cloud environment that takes advantage of economies of scale
2012-10-11 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director

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.
2012-10-09 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

In the DoD, Cost Savings Start with Making the Most of What You Already Own

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.
2012-10-08 | Leigh Madden, U.S. Air Force Senior Director, Microsoft

“Egypt Votes” gives citizens online voice in 2011 election

Website increased transparency and engaged citizens around the voting process in first Egyptian election following Arab Spring
2012-10-04 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa

Microsoft launches program to close “opportunity divide” for youth

YouthSpark program aims to connect 300 million youth with employment, education, and entrepreneurial opportunities
2012-10-02 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Stars and Stripes Newspaper Embraces Cloud Computing to Help Deliver Military News

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.
2012-10-02 | Dana Barnes, Director, Microsoft Joint & Defense Agencies

City of Miami Upgrades Browser to Increase Revenue Through Online Services

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.
2012-10-01 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Preparing tomorrow’s workforce for a changing economy

Learn how Australia is identifying skills shortages in their nation and planning today for the jobs of tomorrow.
2012-09-26 | Andrew Hodges, Regional Director for Emerging Markets, Asia Public Sector

A bright future for cities? Thoughts from the “Future of Cities” forum

Learn how technology plays a critical role in advancing modern cities as well as energy efficiency and sustainability.
2012-09-25 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Local Impact Map Helps Organizations Tell Stories of Social Responsibility

Microsoft is bringing the benefits of affordable technology to nonprofit organizations around the world.
2012-09-25 | Tom Murphy, Director of Public Relations for Corporate Citizenship

Microsoft technology gets the vote in U.S. elections

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.
2012-09-20 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

City of Luxor, Egypt: A lesson in tech-savvy tourism

Egyptian World Heritage site launches a mobile app for Windows 7 devices to enhance and revitalize the local tourism experience.
2012-09-18 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa

Managing the Mobile Device Explosion in DoD

Making it easier than ever for DoD organizations to securely manage the consumer device explosion while meeting compliance mandates.
2012-09-17 | Victor Akinnagbe, Microsoft Chief DoD Architect

New white paper: The economic impact of interoperable, connected government systems

Governments can realize greater returns (both from an economic and societal perspective) by investing in IT systems supporting citizen services and accountability.
2012-09-13 | Lorenzo Madrid, Managing Director, Traffic & Public Transportation

Thai law enforcement taps into big data for investigations

Big data solutions have a dramatic impact, streamlining and enhancing investigations.
2012-09-11 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Did you know Microsoft has open government initiatives worldwide?

Learn how Microsoft connects citizens with governments through open government initiatives.
2012-09-06 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Craig Thomler of Delib Australia on Gov 2.0, Open Gov & Social Media

Read a Q+A with Craig Thomler of Delib Australia about the strategy and practice of Gov 2.0.
2012-09-04 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Want to deliver IT projects faster? Here’s how the Secretary of Economy of Mexico did it

Find out how the Secretary of Economy delivers IT projects faster.
2012-08-30 | Carlos Allende, Public Sector Director, Microsoft México

Thinking about a private cloud for your agency?

Lean how to implement a private cloud with Windows Azure Services.
2012-08-29 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

Getting back in touch: Portugal undergoes citizen services revolution

Read this synopsis of the cover story from the summer issue of TOUCH magazine.
2012-08-23 | Paul Hart, EMEA Public Sector Marketing Director

Private cloud helps Saudi Postal Service cut operating costs in half

Find out how this government organization gained efficiencies with a private cloud.
2012-08-21 | Yasser Hassan, Government Industry Director, Middle East and Africa

Three reasons why we love Windows 8 for government

Find out what new capabilities Windows 8 has in store for government agencies.
2012-08-16 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

How unified communications brought £1 million in savings to the Scottish Borders Council

Find out how this agency saved money and increased productivity through collaboration tools.
2012-08-14 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Microsoft, NYPD team up on global counterterrorism solution

Learn about new technology designed to improve public safety for citizens across the globe.
2012-08-09 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Looking for savings with an open source-only approach? Consider this first…

Find out how some customers are augmenting open source deployments for better outcomes.
2012-08-07 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

The new government workforce: Think global, more mobile

Learn more about developing the infrastructure and tools to support modern workers.
2012-08-02 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Just in time for Olympics, London’s Tube Lines improves efficiency

Find out how Tube Lines found creative ways to achieve efficiencies and cut costs.
2012-07-31 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

All for one, one for all: Governments broaden vision for shared clouds and services

Find out how the EU and U.S. are looking at the benefits of leveraging cloud for shared services.
2012-07-26 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

U.K. District Councils cut costs by creating a new company

Find out how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM helped deliver cost savings.
2012-07-24 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Q&A: Wyatt Kash on e-government, social media and innovation

Read this Q+A with an award-winning journalist and editor focused on sharing innovative ideas at work in the public sector.
2012-07-19 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

How to get the most value from the cloud, while ensuring data protection and compliance

Find out how Office 365 is helping meet rigorous industry standards.
2012-07-18 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director

How Spain’s Generalitat of Catalonia used Dynamics CRM to address domestic violence

Read this story of an organization leveraging technology to achieve increased productivity internally while improving care for victims of domestic violence.
2012-07-12 | Jose Antonio Ondiviela, Western Europe Industry Market Development Manager

VA Strengthens Investment in Microsoft, Big Data under Sweeping Enterprise Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making investments for Big Data and further increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of it's services.
2012-07-12 | Susie Adams, Federal Chief Technology Advisor for Microsoft

Dear Government: Do you have an app for that?

Check out some of the latest government apps developed for Windows Phone 7.
2012-07-10 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Q&A: Sarah Schacht on civic engagement, open government, Gov 2.0 and Betty White

Read this Q+A with a respected political entrepreneur to hear her views on hot topics in government.
2012-07-05 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Going carbon neutral and putting an internal price on carbon

Find out about Microsoft’s latest commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.
2012-07-03 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Legacy migration or platform and process renewal?

Is it time for your organization to migrate from legacy platforms & processes?
2012-06-28 | Glenn Berg, Provincial Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Canada

The next flood gate of Big Data? Think small - then even smaller

Big Data analysis helps sort through overwhelming amounts of data.
2012-06-27 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

A vision for Denmark: An innovative public sector that promotes quality and shared responsibility

Learn about the research supporting a sweeping new Danish government policy designed to promote economic, social, political, and environmental sustainability.
2012-06-22 | David Burrows, Managing Director of Government Industry, Europe, Middle East & Africa

Protecting citizens from cybercrime amid growing technology access

Find out how the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit is helping governments and international organizations investigate and stop cybercrime worldwide.
2012-06-21 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Government catching the Big Data train

Learn why it’s time to invest in Big Data, and how to get started today.
2012-06-19 | Parul Bhandari, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

Q&A: Nicholas Charney on bureaucracy, technology and the future of government

Read this Q+A with a respected public sector advisor to hear his views on the future of technology in government.
2012-06-14 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower transforms citizen services

Find out how one government agency is using a SharePoint platform to help deliver efficient citizen services and open citizen engagement.
2012-06-12 | Jeff Paine, Senior Director of Public Sector Partners, Asia Pacific

Now is the time for governments to transition to the cloud

Find out how to increase productivity and reduce costs by embracing the cloud.
2012-06-07 | Joe Scalone, Senior Program Manager, International Government Affairs

Technology enabling trade innovation

Find out about Microsoft customs and trade solutions that will be shared at the World Custom Organisation’s annual conference.
2012-06-05 | Ludo De Bock, Corporate Senior Director, Global Strategic Accounts

Partnering with government for a brighter, high-tech future

Find out how Microsoft is working in collaboration with the public sector and other partners to create a real impact with technology.
2012-05-31 | Elias Ramos, Western Europe Government Director

Transforming education worldwide with digital access

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.
2012-05-29 | Joice Fernandes, Senior Director, Microsoft Worldwide Public Private Alliances

Part two: What drives an innovative, IT economy?

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.
2012-05-24 | Juliano Tubino, Worldwide Director, Innovation and Emerging Business

Blue skies ahead for open government in the UK

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.
2012-05-22 | Mark Gayler, Open Software Evangelist, Microsoft

Finding real cost savings, efficiency in government through shared services

Learn about the benefits of shared services and how one government is attributing great cost savings to this strategy.
2012-05-17 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

More young people facing a worldwide “Opportunity Divide”

Find out how Microsoft is helping young people around the world create a better future for themselves.
2012-05-15 | 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.
2012-05-10 | Roger Halbheer, Worldwide Chief Security Advisor, Worldwide Public Sector

Building Canadian innovation and jobs with the cloud

Find out how cloud computing will generate jobs and look at examples of organizations leveraging the cloud to contribute to economic growth in Canada.
2012-05-08 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Making a real impact in shaping better governments: How Microsoft Research helps

Find out about some of the amazing work coming out of Microsoft Research with applications for the public sector.
2012-05-04 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

Embracing change: Employees are increasingly tied to technology transformation

Find out how technology trends are impacting employees and IT decision-making.
2012-05-02 | Cigdem Aygun, Government Industry Solutions Lead, Worldwide Public Sector

What drives an innovative, IT economy?

Find out the five most important elements that drive a nation’s local software economy and foster emerging businesses.
2012-05-01 | Juliano Tubino, Worldwide Director, Innovation and Emerging Business

GovCamps: Bringing governments and constituents closer together to solve shared challenges

Find out how these unique events engage citizens and government organizations in dialogue to affect change.
2012-04-26 | Rodrigo Becerra Mizuno, Managing Director Government, Worldwide Public Sector

My observations from the 2012 Worldwide Government Solutions Forum

Read highlights from sessions that demonstrate how technology is helping governments achieve real results and make a positive impact on citizens.
2012-04-25 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Microsoft checking in at the 2012 Worldwide Government Solutions Forum

Find out what public sector IT leaders are talking about in London this week.
2012-04-23 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Big Data making a ‘big entrance’ on the worldwide public sector stage

Find out how governments are unlocking the potential of Big Data with unique applications.
2012-04-19 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Measuring the economic potential of cloud computing in Poland

Find out how cloud computing can improve a nation’s competitiveness, citizen services, and overall operational efficiency.
2012-04-17 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

More public sector organizations turning to Microsoft Dynamics globally to improve citizen experience, streamline operations

Find out how these organizations are using Microsoft Dynamics CRM to drive efficiencies.
2012-04-13 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

A new way of doing things in municipal government

Find out how Canadian cities are involving citizens in the planning/budgeting process.
2012-04-12 | Rob Corazzola, Municipal Government Industry Manager, Microsoft Canada

Microsoft Philippines National Agenda: Harnessing skills for global competitiveness

Find out how Microsoft is helping the Philippines foster economic growth and maintain long-term competitiveness.
2012-04-10 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Cloud Security Alliance makes cloud security more transparent with new STAR Registry

Learn about a publicly-accessible reference designed to help you evaluate the best cloud provider for your specific security needs.
2012-04-05 | Kellie Ann Chainier, Director of Office Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector

Delivering citizen services over the web: Bridging the gap with CSP

Learn how Infusion worked with Microsoft to help a customer modernize their web platform, save money, and provide an effective resource for its citizens.
2012-04-03 | Chris Amor, Business Development Manager, Infusion Canada

Realizing the promise of open government

Find out how some governments are embracing open government while still protecting sensitive data.
2012-03-29 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

Save money by digitizing paper records

Find out how to reduce costs associated with building and maintaining paper records.
2012-03-27 | Michele Bedford Thistle, Marketing Manager, Worldwide Public Sector

New technologies that will extend education access to students worldwide

Find out how Super Wi-Fi, always-on mobile devices, and increasingly accessible and interactive software and interfaces are creating new opportunities for students.
2012-03-22 | Joel Cherkis, General Manager, Worldwide Government and Security

Canada’s open government consultations

Find out how the Canadian federal government is using innovative approaches to engage constituents in conversations about open government.
2012-03-20 | John Weigelt, National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada

Unlocking the potential of Latin America and the Caribbean’s youth

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.
2012-03-15 | Frank McCosker, Managing Director, Multilateral and Bilateral Organisations, Public Sector

On tour: Talking about connecting government

Find out how we’re helping customers understand how to implement the Connected Government Framework.
2012-03-13 | Alan Merrihew, Senior Director of Government Technology Strategy, Worldwide Public Sector