Public Technology Institute http://www.pti.org The technology resource for local governments en-us shark@pti.org (Alan Shark) Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:30:15 GMT 2010 E-Government Web Portal Excellence Virtual Awards Ceremony http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/2010_e-government_web_portal_excellence_virtual_awards_ceremony/ http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/2010_e-government_web_portal_excellence_virtual_awards_ceremony/#When:19:30 To recognize innovative efforts in digital governance, the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University-Newark held an online “virtual” awards ceremony on Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

The 2010 E-Government Web Portal Excellence Award is based upon the Rutgers E-Government Performance Index. A research study utilizing that index was conducted jointly by the E-Governance Institute at the School of Public Affairs and Administration at Rutgers University-Newark and the Global e-Policy e-Government Institute at Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea.

Co-sponsored by PTI, the study listed these cities among the top five in digital governance: Seoul, Prague, Hong Kong, New York and Singapore.

You can read a summary of the findings at this link and view the ceremony at this link.

]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:30 GMT National Certification Program for Local Government CIOs http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/national_certification_program_for_local_government_cios/ http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/national_certification_program_for_local_government_cios/#When:20:08

This presentation outlines the national certification program for local government CIOs that PTI is presenting in partnership with Rutgers University's School of Public Affairs and Administration.

This 12-month certification program is designed to help executives develop the necessary skills to be a successful local government CIO, share knowledge and experience with peers and raise their professionalism as technology practitioners.

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:08 GMT Energy Star Online Training Sessions http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/energy_star_online_training_sessions1/ http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/energy_star_online_training_sessions1/#When:18:21 Join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for these no-cost ENERGY STAR® online training sessions and learn how to improve the energy efficiency of commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more.

Benchmarking in Portfolio Manager for Local and State Governments
Thursday, September 9, 2010, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:21 GMT Behind the Curve http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/behind_the_curve/ http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/behind_the_curve/#When:16:35 by PTI Executive Director Alan Shark

Business intelligence from Web 2.0 applications can deliver strategic information, but are local governments using the information they collect effectively?

As more city and county governments experiment with better engaging residents and driving them to their central websites, many are asking how well the technology is delivering on its promise.

Read more at American City & County]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:35 GMT Web 2.0 Metrics and Business Intelligence Practices in Local Government http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/web_2.0_metrics_and_business_intelligence_practices_in_local_governmen/ http://www.pti.org/index.php/ptiee1/more/web_2.0_metrics_and_business_intelligence_practices_in_local_governmen/#When:16:17 In June 2010 PTI conducted an online survey of city and county officials to determine if local governments are using web 2.0 metrics and business intelligence practices using the data generated through their web portal and residents’ smartphone devices.

That data produces potentially useful key performance indicators (KPIs) and more.

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