Technology & America's Recovery

The new administration, from CTOs to Government 2.0

Maximizing government interaction with innovative technology

"The drive will be to move beyond transactional government to empower government and citizens in a very interactive way. Additionally, it will be imperative for a transparent government to securely track, monitor, report, and measure the results of initiatives and programs."

—Carolyn Brubaker, Microsoft Director of Business Development for the Civilian Government Business

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Modernizing Infrastructure

Employing intelligent technology solutions based on Microsoft products and services can help to reduce costs while increasing worker productivity and improving efficiency.

Solutions	Unified communications Desktop Optimization Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) Server Consolidation and Data Warehousing
Case study	City of Miami Upgrades PCs to Improve Security, Reliability, Productivity, and Costs
Related links	GCN: 5 technology waves to ride in 2009 Microsoft Open Source Home Business Productivity Online Standard Suite Limited time offer: Microsoft Project 2007 Stimulus Starter Kit
Complete guides	Productivity, communication, and efficiency Software-plus-Services

Cost Control and Efficacy

Capably manage public funds and assets – and improve citizen satisfaction – using the products you already have.

Solutions	Business Intelligence Records management Telework Unified Communications Microsoft Citizen Service Platform
Product	Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Case studies	The Illinois Department of Transportation Saves Lives and Cuts Costs with Microsoft Business Intelligence Solution Cook County clerk’s office saves $400,000 in first year by integrating accounting with cashiering and document management State Agency Improves Communication and Productivity with New Software
Complete guide	Economy

Innovation and Impact in Education

Microsoft creates technology, tools, and solutions to address education challenges and improve learning opportunities.

Holistic School Reform	School of the Future Microsoft Technology Blueprint Education solutions School reform
Workforce Readiness	IT Academy Competency Wheel ITN Imagine Cup Elevate America
Access for All	Partners in Learning Scaling education programs Live@Edu Microsoft Financing
Case studies	Miami's Digital Literacy initiative empowers citizens with knowledge and access School district improves teaching support with integrated technology management University streamlines IT and enhances connections between students and teachers
Complete guide	Education Stimulus

Enabling Transparency

Microsoft offers a comprehensive set of integrated solutions that improve performance and accountability by providing you with effective, efficient ways to collaborate and make decisions.

Solutions	Business Intelligence Capital planning and investment control Enterprise Project Management Stimulus 360 Task Management
Related links	Assess your business intelligence capabilities Try out a business intelligence virtual lab TechNet: Plan records management Demo: Microsoft Task Management Open Government Data Initiative
Complete guide	Gov 2.0

Improving Energy Efficiency

Implementing energy-efficient computing strategies can provide significant cost savings while reducing environmental impact.

Solutions	Business Intelligence Server virtualization Microsoft Environmental Solutions
Products	Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 Virtual Earth
Case studies	Wakefield Metropolitan Borough Council Helps Council Cut Carbon Footprint and Save £4 Million Volusia County Schools Uses Virtualization to Improve IT and Cut Costs During Budget Crisis
Related links	Sustainability guide White Paper: Windows Server 2008 Power Savings Hyper-Green Virtualization & Energy Calculator

Enhancing Healthcare

Microsoft delivers comprehensive, robust, security-enhanced, solutions for improving health care for all.

Solutions	Chronic condition management Electronic health records management Health Information Exchanges Healthcare case management Medicaid management Patient flow management Performance management Public health payer
Complete guides	Connected Health and Human Services Technology for Physicians and Group Providers

Financial Oversight and Compliance

Microsoft can help financial agencies manage risk and compliance needs with solutions that automate and simplify governance, compliance and risk management.

Solutions	Records Management Payments
Case studies	Global Financial Leader Deploys Solution for Compliance and Operational Advantages New Zealand Bank Meets International Risk Management Accord Within Nine Months Zurich in North American Anticipates U.S.$25 Million Gain with SQL Server 2005 Solution