TechNews Page 1 December 2005

Enterprise Architecture provides agencies with a tool set for technology decision making

As government agencies work to improve the delivery of services to the public, they are constantly looking for opportunities to streamline their business processes, share ideas and resources, and create more cost-effective services. The Enterprise Architecture program, led by the Department of Information Services, helps agencies collaborate on efforts to make better technology decisions across the state government enterprise.

"Enterprise Architecture will provide state government with a set of tools for strategic technology decision-making," says Scott Came, the DIS Enterprise Architecture Program Director. "These tools will inform and guide technology planning, investment, and solution design decisions. The resulting decisions will align more closely with the state's business priorities." More...

Department of Agriculture employees pick BlackBerry technology to stay connected

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), headquartered in Olympia, carries out more than 25 distinct programs that support the agricultural community and promote consumer and environmental protection. With program offices located throughout the state, WSDA needed a mobile communication solution to streamline communications and help key staff stay accessible. More...

Enterprise business continuity: making sure agencies are prepared

Short-term disruptions such as power outages or computer problems, or long-term disruptions caused by fires or natural disasters, share a common result – business operations stop. Disruptions can interrupt your revenue stream, cause you to be out of compliance with state and federal regulations, impact your operations, and destroy your reputation and trust. More...