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Top Tech-Savvy States in Nation Announced
| Source: e.Republic, Inc.
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - September 17, 2008) - The 10 most tech-savvy states in the nation
have been announced by e.Republic's Center for Digital Government, a
national research and advisory institute focused on information technology
(IT) policies and best practices in state and local government. States
with the most advanced use of technology were ranked as a result of the
Center's 2008 Digital States Survey, a comprehensive biannual review of
digital solutions and best practices among state governments.
State chief information officers and senior executives from across the
nation participated in the survey which benchmarks progression in digital
government. It covered a wide range of areas from infrastructure to online
applications and new Web 2.0 technologies provided to citizens. This
year's survey also included a first-in-nation measure of sustainability
efforts, especially in the area of green IT.
Top Ten States:
1st Place Utah
2nd Place Michigan
3rd Place Virginia
4th Place Arizona
5th Place California
6th Place Washington
7th Place Kentucky
8th Place South Dakota
9th Place Maryland
10th Place Tennessee (tie)
10th Place Pennsylvania (tie)
Cathilea Robinett, executive vice president of the Center, said, "Since our
inaugural survey in 1997, we've seen a steady advance in the quality of
technology solutions implemented by state governments for their citizens.
The bar is constantly being raised by public sector technology leaders
creating topnotch services. This year's list represents the very best of
many outstanding states."
The exclusive sponsor of this year's survey was Verizon Business.
"We tip our hat to states across the nation that are deploying new
technologies and advanced services. As the lines between voice, video and
data converge, visionary state leaders are redefining the business of
government," said Alex Coleman, group president for Verizon Business
government and education markets. "As more and more states are deploying
advanced services they are realizing a real benefit for those who live and
work in their states."
About the Center for Digital Government
The Center for Digital Government, www.centerdigitalgov.com, is a division
of e.Republic, Inc., www.erepublic.com, a national publishing, event and
research company focused on information technology for the state and local
government and education markets.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE : VZ ), operates the
world's most connected public IP network and uses its industry-leading
global-network capabilities to offer large-business and government
customers an unmatched combination of security, reliability and speed. The
company integrates advanced IP communications and information technology
(IT) products and services to deliver leading enterprise solutions
including managed services, security, mobility, collaboration and
professional services. These solutions power innovation and enable the
company's customers to do business better. For more information, visit
www.verizonbusiness.com.