New Jobs Website Helps Jurisdictions Fill Technology Positions
WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2008—Public Technology Institute today introduced PublicTechJobs.com, a first-of-its-kind website that connects local government agencies with job seekers searching for technology related positions.
The site emphasizes jobs in information technology and E-government, environment and sustainability, public safety/homeland security, transportation management and geospatial information services.
City and county governments can use PublicTechJobs.com to post career opportunities and view resumes. PTI members receive a discount rate when posting opportunities.
Click for more... 04-28-2008
Consortium to Provide CIO Education & Certification Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2008 – To provide professional development opportunities to technology executives in city and county government, Public Technology Institute, the University of North Carolina School of Government, Center for Public Technology, and the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University have partnered to launch the Consortium for State and Local Government Technology Leadership Development.
The consortium has created a national certification and professional development program for public service oriented chief information officers and for those interested in becoming a public service CIO. The program is designed with a core curriculum applicable for senior public sector IT leadership across the nation.
Click for more... 03-12-2008
Davenport Group Joins PTI as Latest Corporate Partner
WASHINGTON, D.C, November 9, 2007 – Public Technology Institute (PTI) announced today that Davenport Group, a leading provider of flexible, feature-rich data storage solutions, has joined PTI as a Corporate Partner.
PTI is a national, non-profit technology research and development organization created by and for cities and counties. Through its Corporate Partner program, PTI works with technology companies to identify solutions and practices to help local governments address their technology needs and priorities.
“We are excited about Davenport Group joining the PTI network,” said Alan Shark, Executive Director of PTI. “In particular, we look forward to working with Davenport Group to help educate local government technology leaders on the business practices and technology solutions that will help them address IT disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning – concerns that keep many officials awake at night.”
Click for more... 12-13-2007
PTI Responds to USA Today on Wi-Fi
USA Today has published PTI Executive Director Alan Shark’s op-ed letter in today’s online edition at this link.
Dr. Shark said, "There is much more I would have liked to say highlighting the different applications governments are testing and using via their networks, and the thoughtful planning and strategic thinking that local governments undertake when tackling any technology endeavor.
"We need to point out that Wi-Fi is just a technology and is nothing more then a radio signal. It’s invisible to most – especially for those who need to be educated as to how to best utilize it.
"As the technology organization for cities and counties, PTI takes an active role in championing the hard work of our members for the benefit of the citizens we serve."
10-02-2007
Uncertainty Faces Muni-Wireless Community; PTI Takes Action
EarthLink, Inc. has announced corporate restructuring plans, which will take effect immediately and should be completed by the end of 2007.
Rolla P. Huff, EarthLink President and CEO, said “While we see this as an important first step in unlocking the underlying value that we believe is in our company, we are only eight weeks into the process of repositioning EarthLink for the future. These changes get our cost structure in line, but there is much more to do.”
In a response to EarthLink’s announcement, Public Technology Institute’s Executive Director, Dr. Alan Shark said, “This is an unfortunate situation and a dark cloud has been cast over the muni wireless community for a number of reasons. We need to band together and collectively find a solution for local governments.”
Click for more... 08-28-2007
EMP Protection Project Funded; PTI, University and Tech Development Agency to Cooperate
Ocean City, MD, Aug. 15, 2007 – Instant Access Networks, LLC, (IAN) announced today that it has received $70,000 from the Maryland Technology Development Corporation’s (TEDCO) Maryland Technology Transfer Fund.
The Cumberland, MD-area company will work with Frostburg State University (FSU) to develop technology that will protect critical infrastructure from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack.
Click for more... 08-15-2007
Tallahassee, FL Named PTI Innovation Lab
City of Tallahassee Named a PTI Innovation Lab for Public Safety Systems Integration
Washington, DC, August 2, 2007—The City of Tallahassee, Florida has been recognized by Public Technology Institute (PTI) as an Innovation Lab for its efforts to use technology to improve the effectiveness of its public safety agencies.
Click for more... 08-10-2007
Managing Resources and Expectations in Wireless Broadband is Focus of September 2007 Seminar
Washington, DC, July 10, 2007—On September 19-21, 2007, the City of Corpus Christi, Texas and Public Technology Institute (PTI) will present a hands-on seminar to help local governments better understand the issues that arise when they explore the world of wireless broadband.
This seminar is the third that PTI and Corpus Christi have presented since 2004.
“Muni Wireless Applications Summit: Wi-Fi Done Right Part 2” will examine the options for using wireless infrastructure to offer services to citizens and to connect agencies and their field personnel.
Click for more... 07-23-2007
PTI Network of Local Government CIOs Gets New Name
Washington, D.C., June 14, 2007—Public Technology Institute (PTI) today announced that the network of PTI member government chief information officers and information technology directors has been renamed the PTI CIO Council. PTI is a national, non-profit technology research and development organization created by and for cities and counties.
Formerly known as the Telecommunications and Information Technology Council, the new name of CIO Council is meant to more accurately reflect the level and responsibilities of the local officials who serve on the council and participate in council research activities.
Click for more... 06-14-2007
ENERGY STAR Solutions for Your Climate Change Goals
PTI is teaming up with the Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR program to help cities and counties meet their climate change goals, and to support their other green and sustainable efforts.
Click for more... 05-24-2007
PTI Supports Collaborative to Fight Energy Waste
Washington, D.C., April 27, 2007 – Public Technology Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the launch of The Southeast Rebuild Collaborative (SRC), a joint effort of the Southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina to promote energy efficiency.
PTI will support this partnership to promote energy efficiency among school districts, state and local governments, and colleges and universities in the member states.
Click for more... 04-27-2007
