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GTRA announces Government Technology AwardsJun 07, 2013 (PRNewsChannel.com via COMTEX) -- PR NewsChannel CAMBRIDGE, Md. The Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) announced the public and private sector award winners for the 2013 GOVTek Executive Government Technology Awards.A The awards were presented at GTRA's GOVTek Awards Gala, whichcelebrated and recognized government and industry IT leaders whose vision, innovation and remarkable accomplishments have improved efficiency, the delivery of government services, citizen engagement, information sharing, and national security.Nominees from Civilian, Defense and Intelligence agencies along with solution providers were evaluated and selected by GTRA Council Members and community public voting. "GTRA is pleased to recognize these leaders for their accomplishments and innovative contributions to the government IT community," said Kelly Yocum, Co-Founder and Executive Director, GTRA "We are proud to have their involvement!" GOVERNMENT AWARD WINNERS: Excellence in Big Data/Analytics: Kirit Amin, Deputy CIO CTO, Commerce Excellence in Cloud Infrastructure Modernization: Dan Pitton, Director of Mission, Architecture Planning Protection, NHSTA Excellence in Collaboration:ABenjamin Bergersen, CIO, OIG, Commerce Excellence in Education:ARobin "Montana" Williams, Director, National Cybersecurity Education Workforce Development Excellence in Efficiency:ASimon Szykman, CIO, Commerce Excellence in Government Leadership: Robert Brese, CIO, Energy Excellence in Green IT and Sustainability: Chris Fudge, Census Excellence in Health IT:ALauren Thompson, CONNECT Gateway for the Nationwide Health Information Network, ONC Excellence in Mobility:ARick Holgate, Assistant Director and CIO, ATF Excellence in Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture: Scott Bernard, Federal Chief Enterprise Architect, OMB Excellence in Project Management: Dennis Lauer, CIO, OPIC Excellence in Risk Management: Steven Martin, Program Office Protection Lead, AF Space Command/Space and Missile System Center/MILSATCOM Systems Directorate Excellence in Security: Brian Allen, Team Lead, Detection, DHS Excellence in State/Local IT: Bill Kehoe, Chief Information Officer, King County Excellence in Telework Modernization: Anthony Costa, GSA Excellence in Transparency and Social Media: David McClure, Associate Administrator, GSA Government innovator of the Year: Avi Bender, CTO, Census Women in Technology - Government: Kristyn Jones, Director, Financial Information Management,U.S. Army SOLUTION PROVIDER AWARD WINNERS: Best Big Data/Analytics: LexisNexis Best Cloud Infrastructure Modernization: EMC Atmos Best Collaboration Solution: AvePoint Best Efficiency Solution: KPMG Best Health IT Solution: SourceMedical Best Mobility Solution: ForeScout Technologies Best Portfolio Management EA: Accellion Best Risk Management Solution: Skybox Security Best Security Solution: Invincea Top Solution Providers to Watch in 2013: Maas360 by Fiberlink Best Transparency Solution: Agiliance Excellence in Government Service: Quantech Services Excellence in Industry / Government Collaboration: Teradata Excellence in Project management: iSight Partners Women in Technology: LaKeshia Grant About GTRA: GTRA brings together executive-level government IT leaders to collaborate, strategize and create innovative solutions in critical areas including infrastructure modernization, cyber security, cloud Computing, big data, risk management, portfolio management, enterprise architecture and Health IT. A By sharing best practices and lessons learned at the semi-annual GTRA Council Meeting, knowledge is exchanged in a peer-to-peer forum, resulting in actionable government-wide strategic plans and cutting-edge solutions.A Through a unique collaborative methodology, GTRA is revolutionizing the way government does business. MEDIA CONTACTDeborah [email protected] Direct link: http://www.prnewschannel.com/2013/06/07/gtra-announces-government-technology-awards/ SOURCE: Government Technology Research Alliance 4 [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |