Agenda

"Leadership, Governance and E-Transformation "

Prior to joining Gartner two years ago, Mr. Anthony was the City of Seattle's Deputy Chief Technology Officer.

Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (2.0 MB)

"State government - going online rather than standing inline"

Rep. Ruderman will share her view of the role of information technology in state government - going online rather than standing inline and how Washington state is so far ahead of most states. She will discuss the need for common-sense investments in our technology infrastructure so that Washington state's high-tech businesses can continue to thrive and provide good jobs for our citizens.

Lucy Mark remembers her son

Ms. DeBolt will dress as and play the role of Lucy Mark who was the mother of Meriwether Lewis. "Lucy Mark" will share stories and tales about her son's childhood and his adventures as an explorer. She will describe the experiences that Lewis and Clark shared on their trip to the Pacific Ocean.

Tuesday

"Better Information for Better Decisions through Statewide Data Coordination"

Bob Fitchitt will present a strategic vision and short-term action plan for Statewide Data Coordination. The vision and plan were developed by a group of representatives from state and local governments following a forum sponsored by the LEAP Committee last February on Improving Information on Government Services in Washington State.

Handout (0.9 MB PDF file)

"Transforming Today's IP Networks into the Knowledge and Service Delivery Platforms of Tomorrow"

An executive level summary of the enabling technologies and business drivers that are fueling the continued growth of the CDN (Content Delivery Network) market. Case studies of private and public sector CDN applications will be discussed followed by a brief Q&A session.

"Continuing the Build-out of Digital Washington"

The DIS team will review the continued build-out of Digital Washington. This will include comments from Governor Locke about our progress and direction in Washington. The team will also review the key projects underway at DIS in support of the Digital Washington. This will provide a preview of the Digital Government Plan Version 3.0 that has a focus on Architecture.

HTML slide show (does not include video of Gov. Locke)

Wednesday

"The Benefits of Enterprise Storage"

Mike McNulty will discuss cost for power consumption, FTE availability and other expenses that can be mitigated with Enterprise Storage. Mike will discuss how to reduce cost and increase functionality.

Boyd Davis, Director, Americas Marketing, Intel Corp.

"Macroprocessing and the Extended Enterprise"

Enterprise IT has evolved through several phases: centralized computing, client-server computing, browser-based web computing, and now on to XML web services. Web services will enable business to connect in new and powerful ways with employees, partners, suppliers, and customers - creating the extended enterprise. To fully realize the potential of the extended enterprise requires a new approach computing in the Internet age--one that employs pervasive and flexible solutions to deliver advanced capabilities. This new approach, called macroprocessing, applies volume microprocessor economics and industry innovation to meet the demands and opportunities of the new Internet-enabled enterprise. Core to the macroprocessing approach is the availability of high-performance reliable, affordable platforms for enterprise computing. In addition, companies will increasingly require higher performance clients to manage information, foster collaboration, and enable higher productivity, all while managing total cost.

Presentation (6.4 MB ZIP file)