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  • GTA Update - Jan-Feb, 2017
  • A look ahead at what got us here; Promoting success of state's largest IT projects; New broadband, voice service options added to GETS; Make your digital presence shine, and delight constituents; 2016 Annual State IT Report; Georgia Technology Innovation Showcase 2017; GETS Service Catalog upgrade; IT infrastructure RFPs; 2017 GTA-hosted Technology Summit
  • GTA Update - Nov-Dec, 2016
  • Interstate sharing is route to multi-state benefits; Georgia scores high for its IT use; National IT award for Georgia’s web accessibility initiative; Disciplined approach ensures continued GETS DR progress; Next GOVTalks Nov. 16th; Virtual assistant EVA available; IT infrastructure RFP; 40 Under 40 list includes GTA leader; NASCIO State CIO Survey; GTA Golf Tournament benefits SCCP
  • GTA Update - Sep-Oct, 2016
  • Innovative use of technology in Georgia; Georgia IT project a finalist in prestigious NASCIO awards; Strengthened management for state's large IT projects; Digital Government Summit to explore internet of things, more; State's web platform strategy; VoIP added to GETS offerings; IT infrastructure RFP; GETS Radio Show debuts; One-year anniversary of MSI; GTA Charitable Contributions Golf Tournament
  • GTA Update - Jul-Aug, 2016
  • Getting it right pays off big when it comes to writing RFPs; Web strategy the talk at GOVTalks; IT infrastructure procurement; State's portfolio of IT projects; Conferencing services; Surveys gauge satisfaction with GETS relationship management and Partnership Summit 2016; GTA wins State Scoop 50 awards; 2016 Georgia Digital Government Summit
  • GTA Update - May-Jun, 2016
  • GTA summit will emphasize IT/business collaboration; Cyber Storm V tests agencies’ readiness for cyber attack; New cable and wiring options show expanded choice in GETS; Re-procurement of GETS infrastructure services progresses; Technology Innovation Showcase Award entries received; State CIO earns Doers, Dreamers and Drivers award
  • GTA Update - Mar-Apr, 2016
  • Technology Innovation Showcase Awards are source of good ideas; Annual State IT Report shows IT investment grows; Universal accessibility on state websites; New free e-training via GTA's Learning Center; RFQC published Dec. 2015 for GETS infrastructure services; PRAS ready for self-service password resets; Survey upcoming for GETS IT leaders
  • GTA Update - Jan-Feb, 2016
  • Flexible GETS service delivery platform holds promise in 2016; Seeking IT market’s input for GETS computing services; MSI extends its reach to full range of GETS IT services; GTA hosts delegates from Virginia IT agency, Shanghai Administration Institute; Password Reset Automation Service (PRAS) tool; Calvin Rhodes awarded national honor
  • GTA Update - Nov-Dec, 2015
  • GETS transformation wraps up; Strategy Summit 2015; New GETS procurement, MSI transition progress; Self-service password resets; Upcoming GOVTalks; NASCIO elects Calvin Rhodes as secretary-treasurer
  • GTA Update - Sep-Oct, 2015
  • Three weeks in: MSI for the GETS program; New paths to Service Desk; Georgia Digital Government Summit 2015; New cybersecurity board; GTA’s portal team on digital branding; Data sharing services from GTA; GTA strategy summit
  • GTA Update - Jul-Aug, 2015
  • Fourth annual Showcase honors innovative IT in Georgia Technology Authority; Prepping now for GETS changes coming late summer; Exploring Office 365 beyond cloud email; For agency websites, content is king; Disaster recovery exercise in September; Georgia Digital Government Summit 2015; Briefly…(Transformation) (Shadow IT)
  • GTA Update - May-Jun, 2015
  • Leading by lighting the horizon; MSI brings service desk changes; GETS enterprise converts to cloud email; Georgia IT recognized in national awards; New GTA learning management system; Briefly…(GOVTalks) (Cyber Defender) (877-opinGTA) (SCON)
  • GTA Update - Mar-Apr, 2015
  • More flexible, responsive and nimble service delivery; Cyber security exercise, April 8-9; Technology Innovation Showcase 2015; GTA-hosted Technology Summit, May 11; State IT Annual Report; Hosted contact center transition; File services transformation; Briefly…Office 365 email, SCON
  • GTA Update - Jan-Feb, 2015
  • Striding into 2015 and new MSI model for GETS; Procurements progress as MSI model takes shape; Proposals sought for new innovation program; Mobile-friendly becomes the standard for state websites; Cloud email now at DOR, GTA: coming soon to DHS, others; Georgia CTO helps burst cloud procurement hang-ups; Briefly... (IT policies) (SCON) (Statescoop)
  • GTA Update - Nov-Dec, 2014
  • Innovating for Georgia and Georgians; Georgia wins NASCIO honor, earns A- among Digital States; Cloud email service on near horizon for GETS; Preparing for improvements to GETS service delivery model; Eliminating barriers to access in state websites; Georgia government tech innovations honored; Briefly…broadband summit, SCON progress, DR rate card

  • GTA Update - Sep-Oct, 2014
  • One test of SCON readiness -- how many post-cutover issues; Bringing the right IT service options to Georgia agencies; Georgia a finalist for NASCIO state IT recognition awards; Windows 7 upgrade bolsters GETS enterprise system security; Summit to emphasize business innovation, shared solutions; Georgia making news with its state IT direction; Mobile-ready websites on GeorgiaGov; AirWatch mobile device management; Disaster recovery exercise 2014; Network consolidation by AT&T; Office 365 email planning
  • GTA Update - Jul-Aug, 2014
  • Innovation in action - Office 365 for email in GETS; Engaging the market to meet agencies' IT service needs; Grinding through the remaining stages of transformation work; Agency sites on Georgia.gov being made mobile-ready; Project management courses offered by GTA
  • GTA Update - June 4, 2014
  • Changing for the better – GETS services integration; Transformation projects show new traction; Phones by the thousands updated across GETS agencies; Digital enterprise summit materials accessible online; Online service manuals help agencies manage consumption

  • GTA Update - May 7, 2014
  • Enhancing services – common theme across initiatives; GTA-hosted summit explores digital enterprise; When it comes to social media, we need to talk; New website makes state IT policies easier to locate; Technology Innovation Showcase attracts 30 entries

  • GTA Update - April 4, 2014
  • RFQC issued to bring services integration into GETS; Agency input sought on refined 2014 transformation timelines; Agency engagement promotes full appraisal of Office 365; 2014 Technology Showcase entry deadline extended; State government IT landscape: a national perspective; GTA to host May 5 Technology Summit; Successful server move for DCH; April 22 GOVTalks to target social media

  • GTA Update - March 6, 2014
  • Adjusting to new challenges: a hallmark of successful IT; 2014 path being refined for remaining server consolidation; GTA to host third annual Technology Summit in May; Project managers sharing know-how across agencies; 2014 Georgia Technology Innovation Showcase; A speedier onboarding process; Online privacy and data protection

  • GTA Update - February 7, 2014
  • The path forward is built on partnership, now more than ever; 2014 Technology Innovation Showcase accepting entries; State IT spending approached $559M in 2013; Want folks to use your website? Build it their way; Server consolidation update

  • GTA Update - January 8, 2014
  • New angles on familiar issues for a new year; GETS service delivery evolves as needs evolve; For an ounce of prevention, IT options hold the cure; Website usability means never having to say, “Just forget it”; Aggressive effort to complete server consolidation continues

  • GTA Update - December 4, 2013
  • It pays to do mainframe right; Knowing what’s where – an asset management challenge; Saving money by not saving everything; North Georgia’s digital future to be conference focus; SCON update; TAG takes on big data with expert panel; GOVTalks to look at website usability
  • GTA Update - November 5, 2013
  • Opening the pipes and letting business flow; Smart choices for storage mean shedding old ways; What’s good for one may be good for others; Education program wraps up and looks ahead; Mobile-friendly web design tips anytime with GOVTalks online; Server consolidation gathering new momentum; NASCIO releases 2013 CIO survey

  • GETS Update - October 8, 2013
  • Turning good sense into good habits for cyber security; Learning from a leader at IT Strategy Summit; Regular review keys right dose of phone, network services; GOVTalks starts conversation on mobile-friendly web design; Windows 7 upgrade under way; 1.800.georgia returns to GTA
  • GETS Update - September 3, 2013
  • Mark it with a digital star in your digital calendar; DR testing success can mean identifying points of failure; Mainframe -- a workhorse, and still working hard; There's no disputing the need for accurate invoices; GOV Talk; IT strategy summit; GETS Education phase II; NASCIO award finalist
  • GETS Update - August 5, 2013
  • Paying for what you need, knowing what you're paying for; Managing consumption of IT services, the informed way; Attacking storage expense from all angles; Pushing the reaches of the GETS Education program; GTA project management training serves state agencies

  • GETS Update - July 1, 2013
  • Summer schooling for high achievers; Transformation progressing, nears 75 percent completion; Server services survival training; Self-service password resets will provide added flexibility; IMAC waiver offer extended; Disaster recovery exercise planned for August; Data security a key topic for CIO Council

  • GETS Update - June 3, 2013
  • E-mail options beyond IT transformation; Turn in unused PCs, save on costs; E-mail transformation nears a milestone; Backup and recovery reviews help keep routines current; GeorgiaGov website wins awards; Data Management Summit delivers for attendees

  • GETS Update - May 6, 2013
  • Of like minds; Partnership: A key to IT transformation; Summit today focusing on data management; The ins and outs and arounds of asset management; STARR powers IT data reporting

  • GETS Update - April 1, 2013
  • Serving Georgia agencies, large and small; Decoding the GETS invoice; GTA to host Technology Summit on data management; GeorgiaGov portal ready for mobile device traffic; Briefly...

  • GETS Update - March 4, 2013
  • Showcasing innovative technology projects; Getting the most good out of GETS; Agency leads/CIOs call it like they see it; Eyes on the technology landscape; High-Tech Day at the Capitol 2013

  • GETS Update - February 4, 2013
  • GETS to facilitate informed IT service and spending choices; Asset management: A key link in managing IT consumption; Upgrading to Windows 7 operating system in 2013; Annual IT Report: State spends $733 million on IT

  • GETS Update - January 7, 2013
  • Halfway home, state's IT transformation has momentum; Transformation progress takes many forms in 2012; Staying current with disaster recovery planning; Boosting NADC bandwidth for growth; Billing process improvements continue

  • GETS Update - December 3, 2012
  • Georgia Digital Government Summit to feature innovation, insight; If it fails, fix it – fast; Safeguarding state computer systems and data

  • GETS Update - November 5, 2012
  • Helping agencies better manage IT consumption and costs; Streamlined process for EUC refresh saves agencies time; AT&T completes remote access upgrade for GCIC; Success for Disaster Recovery exercise; Service Desk continues to receive high ratings from survey respondents; More than 100 participate in IT Strategy Summit

  • GETS Update - October 1, 2012
  • GETS panel discussion spans range of topics at GTA Board meeting; DOR and GETS work together on successful relocation project; AT&T reconfigures Wireless Access Point service, reduces price; Refresh of critical server at GDC delivers results; GTA to host IT Strategy Summit; State’s web portal earns national honor

  • GETS Update - September 5, 2012
  • Agency data critical to 2012 State IT Annual Report; LAN/WAN transformation 58% complete; New continuous improvement program targets chargebacks; Voice systems refresh progresses; New tool aids RFS tracking and management; Governor supports AT&T campaign to prevent texting while driving

  • GETS Update - August 6, 2012
  • GETS attracts interest at Digital States Performance Institute; GETS reaches milestone with EUC refresh; Upgrade improves capacity and performance of TeamWorks; Work on Project ICEE heats up; Survey respondents remain pleased with Service Desk

  • GETS Update - July 2, 2012
  • Building on FY 2012: Upward trends, focus on improvement; Installation of asset management desktop icon under way; GETS Hosting Environment remediation program complete; GETS provides guidance for handling spam e-mail; GETS delivers VoIP system for Putnam County

  • GETS Update - June 4, 2012
  • Workforce Mobility Summit addresses benefits, challenges; VPN solution more secure, reliable for remote workers; New report details trends in volumes and charges for GETS services; Rollout of GETS Password Manager begins

  • GETS Update - May 7, 2012
  • New milestones for GETS, transformation; GTA to host Workforce Mobility Summit; Hosted Contact Center migration gathers momentum; Project aims to increase usability of GETS invoices; Proactive response heads off malware threat; Handbook offers guidance for EUC refresh process; Service Desk continues to earn high marks

  • GETS Update - April 2, 2012
  • Agencies gain larger role in GETS governance; GTA launches new service for mobile device management; Introducing GETS Password Manager; Desktop icon to aid in accessing asset information; GRATIS upgrade improves network performance; GTA realigns Service Management Organization; GTA to host Project and Portfolio Management Conference in May; Registration open for 2012 project management courses; AT&T earns federal certification for emergency preparedness

  • GETS Update - March 5, 2012
  • End-to-end transformation plan gathers agency approvals; New call routing system helps Service Desk callers reach agents more quickly; GTA symposium focuses on new services to assist agencies; Voice systems refresh on track; RFS improvements aimed at communication, process management
  • GETS Update - February 6, 2012
  • Business Council strengthens agency voice, end-to-end plan advances transformation; State IT Annual Report: Agencies spend more than $1B on IT; Customers remain satisfied with Service Desk; Second business manager survey yields slightly higher scores; Let us know what you think

 
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