Virginia Secretary of Technology http://www.technology.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/rss/HomePageRSS.cfm Secretary of Technology - Latest News Releases (c) Secretary of Technology 2009 Commonwealth of Virginia <![CDATA[Three National IT Awards for Virginia are Announced]]> October 27 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced that three Virginia information technology projects have received prestigious national Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO).

"Performance management and transparency have been key priorities for my administration, and the awards exemplify these themes," Governor Kaine said. "This honor from our peers affirms both our direction and our use of information technology to improve government accountability and service."

The Commonwealth received more Recognition Awards in the 2009 NASCIO program than any other state.

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1126 <![CDATA[Statement of Governor Kaine on JLARC Review of Virginia IT infrastructure]]> October 13 — Governor Kaine issued the following statement regardingthe release of a review of the Commonwealth's information technology infrastructure by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC):

"I'm pleased that JLARC's review acknowledges the current governance structure for the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA) is neither workable nor advisable. JLARC's conclusion that VITA's Chief Information Officer should report directly to the Executive Office for the services delivered to state agencies addresses the key concern I have repeatedly raised regarding accountability around Virginia's IT infrastructure."

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1112 <![CDATA[Governor Kaine Announces the Winners of the 2009 Governor's Technology Awards]]> October 5 — Governor Kaine congratulated the winners in Virginia's annual Governor's Technology Award program. Awards were presented at the 11th annual Commonwealth of Virginia Innovative Technology Symposium in Williamsburg and are given for excellence in use of information technology in eight categories, including three that represent the unique challenges of localities, higher education and K-12 education. The Governor's awards program also recognizes excellence in telework programs in both the public and private sector. ]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1105 <![CDATA[National Award for Stimulus.Virginia.gov Announced]]> September 3 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that Stimulus.Virginia.Gov, Virginia's official website for citizen input for and reporting to the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), has been honored with a national Digital Government Achievement Award in the Government-to-Citizen category by the non-profit Center for Digital Government.

"Since day one, citizen input, transparency, and accountability have been top priorities in the process of distributing ARRA funds," Governor Kaine said. "This honor affirms that Stimulus.Virginia.Gov is an effective mechanism to achieve these goals and is yet another way that Virginia is taking the lead in its use of technology to engage citizens."

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1058 <![CDATA[Statement of Governor on Appointment of George Coulter as Chief Information Officer of VITA]]> August 20 — Governor Kaine released the following statement regarding the announcement that a new Chief Information officer (CIO) has been selected for the Virginia Information and Technology Agency (VITA):

"The news today that George Coulter has been selected to serve as the new CIO for VITA is both welcome and encouraging. Mr. Coulter's wealth of experience and record of competent management in the field of information technology ensures the Commonwealth has the leadership needed to continue making progress on the nation's most innovative and groundbreaking IT infrastructure initiative to date."

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1039 <![CDATA[Governor Kaine Announces National IT Recognition]]> August 13 — Governor Kaine announced that four Virginia information technology programs have been named finalists in the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) 2009 Recognition Awards program.

"The NASCIO awards are a hard-earned and highly competitive honor," Governor Kaine said. "Being a finalist is a tremendous honor. Such national recognition helps make Virginia more visible on the national level and focuses on the Commonwealth as a leader among state governments." ]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1029 <![CDATA[Governor Kaine Applauds Presidential Appointments of Virginia Talent]]> July 28 — Governor Kaine will honor Aneesh Chopra, former Virginia Secretary of Technology, and Vivek Kundra, former Virginia Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Technology, for their recent White House appointments during a reception at 6:30 p.m. at The Tower Club in Vienna.

Kundra was named Federal Chief Information Officer. Chopra will serve as the Federal Chief Technology Officer. ]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1009 <![CDATA[Partnership with Microsoft to Offer Job Training is Unveiled ]]> June 15 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia will join forces with Microsoft in an innovative public-private partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers. Through the Microsoft Elevate America program, the software and technology giant will work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to distribute 11,250 vouchers for technology training and certification. Elevate America also provides a wide variety of other free resources on its website including basic skills training and career resources to find internships and jobs.

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=975 <![CDATA[Governor Kaine Announces Appointment of Secretary of Technology]]> June 6 — "Len Pomata brings a wealth of experience to this position and has a history of developing innovative ideas and seeing them through to successful conclusions," Governor Kaine said. "As we continue to transform our healthcare and educational systems, the Commonwealth will benefit greatly from his creativity and his proven ability."

Pomata takes over from Aneesh Chopra who recently was appointed by President Obama to serve as the nation's first Chief Technology Officer. ]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=966 <![CDATA[Joint Statement by Governor Kaine, Senator Warner on Appointment of Aneesh Chopra as Nation's First Chief Technology Officer]]> April 18 — Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine and U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner today released a joint statement praising President Obama's appointment of Virginia Technology Secretary Aneesh Chopra to serve as the nation's first Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made during the President's weekly Internet and radio address.

"Secretary Chopra's spirit of innovation has played a key role in Virginia's continued ranking as a top-performing state, including the launch of Virginia's Productivity Investment Fund which catalyzed promising ideas to lower costs and improve outcomes," said Governor Kaine. "His leadership on the role of technology to transform our healthcare and educational systems directly aligns with President Obama's top priorities."

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