CIO as Leader & Change Agent in Tough Times
Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
There can be a silver lining in the dark cloud of the economic climate that technology executives are currently facing. Difficult decisions must be made regarding budgets, staffing and resource allocation.
However, with the difficult times also comes the opportunity for CIOs to develop new strategies for service delivery, to re-examine IT governance models and the role IT plays in the entire enterprise, and to re-tool the IT organization to make it more effective.
Click for more... 06-30-2009
CIO Leadership for Cities & Counties
"With this important new book, PTI brings much needed advice, support and companionship to the lonely government CIO!”
- Bill Schrier, CTO, City of Seattle
CIO Leadership for Cities & Counties: Emerging Trends & Practices is designed to help local elected leaders, city and county managers and chief information officers (CIOs) navigate the major technology, management and policy issues they face in a constantly changing environment.
The book contains 30 chapters by 36 authors that address the transformation of the CIO role; CIO as innovator; IT governance; managing expectations; ‘green IT’, policy, security and more.
Click for more... 06-26-2009
Update on Broadband Stimulus Funds for Local Government
Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 2:00-3:00 PM ET
This no-charge webinar will review the rules that local governments must follow for the construction and operation of “ready to go” wired and wireless broadband systems, and for providing broadband networks and community support facilities to public safety, schools, libraries, medical and health-care providers, community colleges and job-creating strategic facilities.
Click for more... 06-25-2009
PTI Provides Grant Writing & Matching Service
PTI has joined forces with powerhouse Randall Funding and Development, Inc. to bring you grant writing and grant research services at amazing rates.
By joining this effort, your local government will obtain proven, state-of-the-art grant writing and research services that will push your programs into the next level.
Click for more... 06-18-2009
Forensic Toolkit Boot Camp thru 7/20
Online Mon & and Weds nights 7:00-10:00 PM ET through July 20, 2009
Bonus: FTK full version dongle of your choice included for all 10 students
Course Price: $2,995.00
Click for more... 06-17-2009
Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines
A soft-cover full-color edition of the PTI publication Local Government Energy Assurance Guidelines is now available for $33.49 on Amazon.com at this link. The publication helps city and county officials to address energy assurance and security concerns for mission-critical government facilities.
"Protecting and enhancing the resiliency of the energy sector from natural and human-caused disasters requires local governments to be vigilant and aware of the interdependencies of the system," said PTI executive director Alan Shark. "This guide provides a valuable resource for local governments as they examine and enhance their energy assurance efforts."
Click for more... 06-15-2009
Local Government Energy Assurance Workshop & Tabletop Exercise
On May 12, 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) and Public Technology Institute (PTI) co-hosted the Local Government Energy Assurance Workshop and Tabletop Exercise in San Diego, California.
Since local governments are on the front line of emergency response, understanding their roles and how they interact with state and federal government is paramount to effective energy emergency response and recovery.
Click for more... 06-15-2009
Thank You 2009 Conference Participants
Thank You to attendees, presenters, awardees, sponsors, partners and exhibitors at PTI’s Technology Solutions & Innovations Conference & Exposition in San Diego, CA, May 11-14, 2009. Find photos and presentations at the link below.
Click for more... 06-11-2009
Best Practices in 311/CRM
Best Practices in 311/CRM: What Recent Research Shows about Successful Implementation
PTI and other leading national organizations have created a list of twelve best practices for local governments to consider for the planning, development and implementation of 311/CRM systems.
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06-04-2009
