COVITS

2010 Governor’s Technology Awards were presented Sept. 7

The Honorable Bill Bolling, Lieutenant Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, and Jim Duffey, Secretary of Technology, presented the winners of the 2010 Governor’s Technology Awards at a special ceremony which convened COVITS on Sept. 7. To further share the award-winning projects and business solutions of the 30 honorees, executive summaries are posted online with the contact information for the honored projects.

Read Governor McDonnell's press release

See 2010 winners and executive summaries

See 2009 winners

 

"Information technology is extremely important to the Commonwealth of Virginia and our effort to restructure and reform government operations. I encourage you to attend the 2010 Commonwealth of Virginia's Innovative Technology Symposium (COVITS), which is the state's preeminent forum for collaboration and participation in government technology. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Bob McDonnell, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia

"Now more than ever governments are learning to change and transition into modern institutions. To better succeed in this transition, Virginia wants to hear from you. The Commonwealth of Virginia's Innovative Technology Symposium (COVITS) is the premier forum for collaboration and idea sharing in government technology. This is the time for technology professionals to join together to move the Commonwealth forward - you don't want to miss out! We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 COVITS!"

Jim Duffey, Secretary of Technology, Commonwealth of Virginia

"When government and business work together, we explore new and exciting ways to serve the citizens of Virginia by enabling the business of government though technology. COVITS offers both public and private sector interests a venue to share ideas, discuss business needs and collaborate on how best to maximize tax payer dollars. We value the business sponsors of this event and appreciate their support of our efforts to serve the public. COVITS exemplifies the spirit of partnership, and I look forward to seeing you at this year's event."

Sam Nixon, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Virginia

"In these tough economic times, we have to find new ways to do things despite limited resources. Value proposition partnerships and collaborations have more value and momentum than ever! COVITS is the ideal place for sharing ideas and lessons learned, and I always walk away with ideas, partners and new friends. I'm looking forward to another great conference in September. See you there!"

Wanda Gibson, Chief Technology Officer, Fairfax County

Purpose

This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers.

Who Should Attend

If you influence or participate in technology decisions or implementations at any level, you will find benefit in attending.

Don't miss this opportunity to see the latest in digital government solutions, keep abreast of current policy issues and network with key government executives, technologists and industry specialists.