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Newsletter Archives > State & Local Week in Review - Issue 19, 6/17/08
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Hot State & Local Opportunities - 2008

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

INPUT's 3rd Annual State & Local MarketView Conference highlighted significant projects that states are procuring in the 2008 time-frame. State priorities are centered on consolidation, shared services, health IT and interoperability. » Read Blog

“Don’t let the dismal economic forecast convince you that the states aren’t moving forward with major implementation.  But, you can expect the competition to be even sharper than usual.” -Tim Brett, Senior Manager, State & Local Information Services

INPUT State & Local MarketView ’08: The “Musings” of George Newstrom

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

Virginia’s immediate-past Secretary of Technology, George Newstrom, offers his advice for vendors doing business in tough times. » Read Blog

“Innovative approaches to alleviating government pain points offers vendors prime business opportunities. Further, vendors should not jump ship only to return when the state and local market is hot again.” -Kristina Mulholland, Analyst, Health Care and Social Services

Increasing Worker Productivity with Innovative Technology

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

Many states are beginning to make improvements by using a variety of new, innovative automation and technology tools within their child welfare programs. » Read Blog

“While more and more state and local child welfare agencies are turning to disconnected computing and other new technology tools, it is critical for vendors who are crafting these solutions to implement a training methodology.” -Shadi Shakibai, Senior Analyst, Social Services and Health Care

The Greening of Government – Momentum is Building

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

John Johnson, Assistant Commissioner for the Integrated Technology Service (ITS) with the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), details how GSA is promoting green products and fostering awareness to 135 federal agencies and 1,800 sub bureaus. » Read Blog

“Vendors must recognize the importance of deploying practices and building products that minimize power consumption and elicit users to embrace power saving features.” -Teresa Brynda, Analyst, State & Local

Minnesota Department of Public Safety Releases RFP for Next Generation 911 Network

Source: INPUT B2G Exchange Blog

The current RFP asks for technologies that have the capability to send text, video, and data throughout the statewide network. INPUT estimates this project to cost around $10 million. » Read Blog

“Next Generation 911 continues to be a public safety priority nationwide.  Minnesota’s RFP is a great chance for vendors in this space to build their portfolios during what’s likely to be a lean year.” -Jeff Webster, Analyst, Homeland Security & Justice/Public Safety