Description:

Transparency efforts in government got a huge boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Going forward, the request for government organizations to be more transparent will certainly be the norm and opens the door to many questions. Where is transparency headed? What opportunities can be created by being proactive about transparency? What is the end game of all this? This session will take a look at what has been accomplished and where organizations are headed as the transparency movement continues to grow.

Moderator: Meghan Cook, Program Manager, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Panelists: Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Projects, METRIX Director, The Maximizing Essential Tools for Research Innovation and eXcellence (METRIX) Project, Department of Health, State of New York

Natalie Helbig, Senior Research Associate, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Tim Hoefer, Director, Empire Center for New York State Policy, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

As a society empowered with mobile technology, we have the potential to change how services are delivered to government employees and the citizens they serve. This session will explore how government in New York is using (or needs to consider using) mobile devices and applications. Topics include developing your mobile road map, how to link your mobile strategy to your business objectives, and discussions on BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), mobile apps and mobile device management. Government case studies of mobile applications will be featured.

Description:

New York State Leaders in the IT Transformation Program will present specifics on the envisioned structure and process for IT Investment Governance across the enterprise. Theresa Pardo will provide an overview of IT Governance and will share real world experiences that the Center for Technology in Government has had while assisting organizations with implementing IT Governance. Mahesh Nattanmai will present the New York State Enterprise IT Governance model proposed for implementation as part of the IT Transformation program and the IT Investment Governance process that is being developed. Kishor Bagul will present the vision for the New York State Enterprise Architecture and IT Technology Standards and governance process as envisioned by the IT Transformation program.

Description:

The insidious influence and effects of cybercrime continue to grow as the digital landscape has clearly become the "new frontier". Threats continue to get more sophisticated while fast-growing trends such as mobility, social networking and cloud computing make the task more challenging than ever. This session looks at the types of threats, latest technologies and strategies for recognizing and managing the risks that lie ahead and will provide guidance for FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) compliance.

Description:

Innovation, and innovative thinking, is more important now than ever before. This session will discuss why innovation must be a key part of our business models, and will feature examples that focus on the power of public/private partnership from the University at Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE).

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

Transparency efforts in government got a huge boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Going forward, the request for government organizations to be more transparent will certainly be the norm and opens the door to many questions. Where is transparency headed? What opportunities can be created by being proactive about transparency? What is the end game of all this? This session will take a look at what has been accomplished and where organizations are headed as the transparency movement continues to grow.

Moderator: Meghan Cook, Program Manager, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Panelists: Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Projects, METRIX Director, The Maximizing Essential Tools for Research Innovation and eXcellence (METRIX) Project, Department of Health, State of New York

Natalie Helbig, Senior Research Associate, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Tim Hoefer, Director, Empire Center for New York State Policy, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Description:

We've entered the era of big data. The sheer volume of data created daily is mind-boggling. Yet within that data are keys to better management, better service and more intelligent decision-making. Existing today are many ways to transform that data into a functional tool. From data warehousing to longitudinal data systems, this session will discuss the ins and outs of data solutions and explain how an organization can relate all of its data as a whole, which in turn can lead to advanced data analysis, reports and dashboards. You'll learn how agencies are using tools to transform big data and you'll be able to leave this session equipped with the knowledge to do the same.

Description:

Social media is much more than 140 characters and it's time to stop wondering whether it has a place in the enterprise and start realizing that social media has grown into a fundamental method of everyday communication. This session will take attendees beyond the "should you/shouldn't you" social media discussion and show how to use social media in a practical manner. You'll learn the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them to reach your agency's goals. And you'll be shown real-world examples of social media being used intelligently and with purpose.

Description:

Transparency efforts in government got a huge boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Going forward, the request for government organizations to be more transparent will certainly be the norm and opens the door to many questions. Where is transparency headed? What opportunities can be created by being proactive about transparency? What is the end game of all this? This session will take a look at what has been accomplished and where organizations are headed as the transparency movement continues to grow.

Moderator: Meghan Cook, Program Manager, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Panelists: Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Projects, METRIX Director, The Maximizing Essential Tools for Research Innovation and eXcellence (METRIX) Project, Department of Health, State of New York

Natalie Helbig, Senior Research Associate, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Tim Hoefer, Director, Empire Center for New York State Policy, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Description:

Transparency efforts in government got a huge boost from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Going forward, the request for government organizations to be more transparent will certainly be the norm and opens the door to many questions. Where is transparency headed? What opportunities can be created by being proactive about transparency? What is the end game of all this? This session will take a look at what has been accomplished and where organizations are headed as the transparency movement continues to grow.

Moderator: Meghan Cook, Program Manager, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Panelists: Tania Allard, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Special Projects, METRIX Director, The Maximizing Essential Tools for Research Innovation and eXcellence (METRIX) Project, Department of Health, State of New York

Natalie Helbig, Senior Research Associate, Center for Technology in Government, University at Albany

Tim Hoefer, Director, Empire Center for New York State Policy, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research

Description:

Rigorous response to information security concerns is an increasingly important activity for every organization. Sometimes it takes suffering through a security breach to find out how to grow stronger. This session will focus on lessons learned and effective practices in the wake of security incidents.

Description:

Human resistance is the major obstacle that blocks us from implementing innovative new practices. In this engaging presentation you will learn a practical new approach to overcoming people's resistance to change, and acquire skills to immediately accelerate the implementation of change in your organization.

Jerry Jellison, Ph.D., has been a full-time professor of social psychology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles for over 30 years. He is the author of, Overcoming Resistance and Managing the Dynamics of Change and Life After Grad School. He held previous appointments at Duke University, the University of Missouri, and the University of Texas, Austin. He has received multiple teaching excellence awards. Dr. Jellison has taught his practical tools for circumventing resistance to business professionals at all levels of management world-wide for 30 years. He speaks on Implementing Change and Creating a Culture of Innovation.

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

The insidious influence and effects of cybercrime continue to grow as the digital landscape has clearly become the "new frontier". Threats continue to get more sophisticated while fast-growing trends such as mobility, social networking and cloud computing make the task more challenging than ever. This session looks at the types of threats, latest technologies and strategies for recognizing and managing the risks that lie ahead and will provide guidance for FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) compliance.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

We once defined our workspace with a telephone, an in-tray and a pile of paper. Now it includes VoIP, email, voice mail, Instant Messaging, mobile technologies, and social networking. The experiences and technologies we face at home are transforming the way people communicate and are changing the game for workplace communications. This session will provide you with a long-term view of communications and how current and future technologies will shape government organizations for years to come. It will help you understand how you can use unified communications solutions, not only to serve your constituents, but to reduce cost and create an attractive and flexible work environment.

Description:

New York State Leaders in the IT Transformation Program will present specifics on the envisioned structure and process for IT Investment Governance across the enterprise. Theresa Pardo will provide an overview of IT Governance and will share real world experiences that the Center for Technology in Government has had while assisting organizations with implementing IT Governance. Mahesh Nattanmai will present the New York State Enterprise IT Governance model proposed for implementation as part of the IT Transformation program and the IT Investment Governance process that is being developed. Kishor Bagul will present the vision for the New York State Enterprise Architecture and IT Technology Standards and governance process as envisioned by the IT Transformation program.

Description:

New York State Leaders in the IT Transformation Program will present specifics on the envisioned structure and process for IT Investment Governance across the enterprise. Theresa Pardo will provide an overview of IT Governance and will share real world experiences that the Center for Technology in Government has had while assisting organizations with implementing IT Governance. Mahesh Nattanmai will present the New York State Enterprise IT Governance model proposed for implementation as part of the IT Transformation program and the IT Investment Governance process that is being developed. Kishor Bagul will present the vision for the New York State Enterprise Architecture and IT Technology Standards and governance process as envisioned by the IT Transformation program.

Description:

New York State Leaders in the IT Transformation Program will present specifics on the envisioned structure and process for IT Investment Governance across the enterprise. Theresa Pardo will provide an overview of IT Governance and will share real world experiences that the Center for Technology in Government has had while assisting organizations with implementing IT Governance. Mahesh Nattanmai will present the New York State Enterprise IT Governance model proposed for implementation as part of the IT Transformation program and the IT Investment Governance process that is being developed. Kishor Bagul will present the vision for the New York State Enterprise Architecture and IT Technology Standards and governance process as envisioned by the IT Transformation program.

Description:

We've entered the era of big data. The sheer volume of data created daily is mind-boggling. Yet within that data are keys to better management, better service and more intelligent decision-making. Existing today are many ways to transform that data into a functional tool. From data warehousing to longitudinal data systems, this session will discuss the ins and outs of data solutions and explain how an organization can relate all of its data as a whole, which in turn can lead to advanced data analysis, reports and dashboards. You'll learn how agencies are using tools to transform big data and you'll be able to leave this session equipped with the knowledge to do the same.

Description:

In responding to a crisis, government executives and managers find it much easier to break down organizational barriers to knowledge sharing and cross boundary collaboration. Therefore, it is no surprise that the current economic crisis affecting many state and local agencies has created the opportunity for greater and more creative cross-boundary collaboration. This may take the form of the sharing of systems, applications, information and data and most importantly, knowledge.

This session will highlight critical success factors to successful knowledge sharing cross-boundary collaborations and discuss how government agencies have collaborated to develop the necessary capabilities for success.

Description:

By now you've heard enough hype around cloud computing to last a lifetime - so the last thing you need is another session covering cloud computing basics. What you really need are some concrete examples of what cloud computing can do to make a difference in your job and in your agency and some advice regarding security, privacy and data ownership. This session clears the air on the various factors involved in moving to the cloud safely and securely and will present you with case studies that will illustrate how organizations are leveraging the cloud to create a lean, mean computing environment that drives efficiency and boosts productivity.

Description:

Innovation is not just about doing new technical things, it is also about applying technology to process that we didn't/couldn't in the past. As New York State undergoes a significant transformation spearheaded by the New York SAGE (State Spending and Government Efficiency) Commission, this session will help you to implement the objectives identified in the SAGE Report: Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability. Business Process Redesign and Lean Management practices are strategies/practices to achieve these objectives and this session will provide the foundation and understanding of business process redesign and the application of lean management across business operations and their potential impact/benefit in the public sector environment.

Description:

This interactive workshop is for the New York State IT professional currently reengineering their agency's business processes. Bring your stories, best practices, and questions! The workshop is open to any government professional in New York State or Local government. There is no fee to attend.

Business Process Management (BPM) is not just an IT project nor just a business project: both teams must work collaboratively as neither party has enough expertise to successfully implement BPM alone. Coming to this realization can be a challenge. This workshop will help you to recognize the benefits of streamlining your processes using BPM methods to assess your organizations culture, process maturity, technical maturity and business support to determine your how to implement BPM in your organization.

BPM must be implemented as a business discipline first and a set of technologies second. This class will help you overcome the difficulty in identifying current processes that are appropriate for BPM, and modeling them towards their desired implementation.
The workshop will provide you with a five-step lifecycle to maximize your chances of success:

1.Modeling
2.Simulation
3.Streamlining
4.Automation
5.Management

Instructor: Atul Sanghi, Managing Director, Sanghi Consulting

Description:

Organizations that want to fully utilize the collaborative functions, workflows and the processes that SharePoint promises need to enter into customization and development projects. This class will help you to leverage your investment in SharePoint by providing you with the basic knowledge to:

Determine the level of planning, customization, expertise, and training required to meet business expectations of SharePoint 2010;
Understand the differences and relative capabilities of the customization levels available;
Be conscious of the challenges faced by the SharePoint customization team and how to mitigate their effects; and
Build a SharePoint team with the proper resources and tools to deliver effective business solutions.

Instructor: Atul Sanghi, Managing Director, Sanghi Consulting

Description:

This keynote will explore how creative ideas are crafted into new products, concepts and services. Content will explore the ideal working environment, motivating people, and assessing opportunities.

Description:

Todays ever-changing work environment of agency consolidations and mergers, staff reductions, performance accountability, increased customer and taxpayer expectations, and technological enhancements can be challenging. Change management is not only important, but a necessary consideration in undergoing organizational transitions and transformations.

This 75 minute executive session will provide individuals with concepts and models associated with organizational change, as well as tools and techniques to navigate transitions in the workplace today. Individuals will have the opportunity to participate in an IT learning application activity and group discussion. Topics include: Looking at Change Key Concepts and Models; Resistance to Change; Communicating Change; IT Learning Application; and Resources and Tools for IT Professionals.

Description:

We once defined our workspace with a telephone, an in-tray and a pile of paper. Now it includes VoIP, email, voice mail, Instant Messaging, mobile technologies, and social networking. The experiences and technologies we face at home are transforming the way people communicate and are changing the game for workplace communications. This session will provide you with a long-term view of communications and how current and future technologies will shape government organizations for years to come. It will help you understand how you can use unified communications solutions, not only to serve your constituents, but to reduce cost and create an attractive and flexible work environment.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

The Project Managers for the IT transformation projects will be presenting a status update on each project: Email Services, Converged Network Services, Enterprise Identity & Access Management and Data Center Consolidation. Come hear whats happening for these transformational projects in New York State.

Description:

Social media is much more than 140 characters and it's time to stop wondering whether it has a place in the enterprise and start realizing that social media has grown into a fundamental method of everyday communication. This session will take attendees beyond the "should you/shouldn't you" social media discussion and show how to use social media in a practical manner. You'll learn the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them to reach your agency's goals. And you'll be shown real-world examples of social media being used intelligently and with purpose.

Description:

Social media is much more than 140 characters and it's time to stop wondering whether it has a place in the enterprise and start realizing that social media has grown into a fundamental method of everyday communication. This session will take attendees beyond the "should you/shouldn't you" social media discussion and show how to use social media in a practical manner. You'll learn the value of social media campaigns and how to conduct them to reach your agency's goals. And you'll be shown real-world examples of social media being used intelligently and with purpose.