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Digital States Survey
The Digital States Survey, conducted biannually in even years, is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. The survey is conducted approximately April - June (2010, 2012, etc.). The awards are presented during the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) annual conference each September.
The Digital States Performance Institute (DSPI)
The Digital States Performance Institute (DSPI) is not a place, but a community of interest around modernizing and improving government. The newly expanded DSPI builds on the successes of the biennial Digital States Survey with a year-round program of ongoing original research, analysis and tools in the strategic planning process through regional events, Webinars, podcasts, online communities or panels, and - of course - a Twitter feed. All of it is intended to extend the value of the Digital States benchmarks through the documentation and sharing of best and emerging practices by states that are committed to meeting today's needs and tomorrow's expectations.
Please check back for announcements on upcoming Webinars and podcasts. Archived Webinars and podcasts will be posted on this page.
ARCHIVED PODCASTS
For archived podcasts, please click on the following link:
http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/article/3810
ARCHIVED WEBINARS
For archived webinars, please click on the following link:
http://www.centerdigitalgov.com/article/3893
The Digital States Performance Institute would like to thank the following sponsors:
Accenture’s Health & Public Service operating group is dedicated to helping health care, government and public service organizations achieve high performance in the face of complex challenges. As one of the world’s leading management consulting and technology services companies, we help clients—from government agencies and other public service organizations—to deliver better social, economic and health outcomes for the people they serve. For more information visit www.accenture.com. |
Achieving tomorrow's innovation and advancement starts with the storage, security and information management solutions EMC offers today. Solutions that will help you solve your most pressing challenges — and prepare you for whatever comes next. Follow EMC at www.govtech.com/emc. |
Microsoft provides technology that helps government serve citizens -- any time, any place and on any device.By leveraging existing systems, agencies can easily connect applications; increasing productivity and cost savings.Visit Microsoft online at www.microsoft.com/SLG. |
NIC is the leading provider of government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. Our innovative eGovernment services reduce costs for government agencies and constituents. NIC supports more than 3,000 federal, state, and local agencies that serve 98 million people in the United States. Visit NIC online at www.nicusa.com |
SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions delivered within an integrated framework, SAS helps public sector organizations improve performance by making better decisions faster. Visit SAS online at www.sas.com/govedu/. |
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Up and Coming
Podcasts
The DS50: The audio chronicle of the Digital States Performance Institute (DSPI)
Click here to listen to Special Edition Podcast 5.
Click here to listen to Special Edition Podcast 6.
Edition 7 (Special Edition): Transparency: The Way the Public's Business Get Done
After the initial rounds of ARRA reporting, online check books and data.gov-inspired transparency experimentation, where do we go from here? Can we harvest the behavioral changes that come with transparency. Guests are Frank T. Caprio, General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; Duane A. Goossen. Secretary of Administration, State of Kansas; Harry H. Herington, Chairman and CEO, NIC; Richard (Dick) Thompson, Chief Information Officer (CIO), State of Maine; and, J. Stephen Fletcher, Chief Information Officer (CIO), State of Utah. Written, produced and hosted by Paul W. Taylor.
This podcast is provided below in two friendly formats. Use one of the following:
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For a complete list of podcasts, please visit the archived podcasts link below:
Webinars
A Mulligan for Performance Measures and Management: States of Transition
The Center for Digital Government welcomes senior state executives from Arkansas, Missouri and Oregon to discuss the state of performance and measurement in their states. As methodologies mature, existing measures have been held up to increased scrutiny -- some have past muster and others have been found wanting. A number of states and localities find themselves regrouping and taking a fresh look at integrating performance, accountability, and transparency into state IT programs, service delivery channels and internal operations.
Click the following link to listen to the discussion about what the catalyst for change from previous practices was in each state and what the future holds in terms of bringing these disciplines to bear on doing the public's business in an era of transparency. Learn from peers about what makes a good and useful measure and how to identify it when you have one.
External Links
DSPI Twitter Feed: http://www.twitter.com/digitalstates
iTunes, The DS50 Podcasts: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=332595879
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