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Public Sector and IT

Governments face unique challenges, delivering a multitude of services to society often in a politically-charged environment. This track provides special presentations to provide strategies to address the next phases of e-Government, including the challenges of privacy, security, integration and service delivery.

Re-engineering the Face of Government
(41F)
9:00  - 10:00    13 November 2003 
John Kost   

Many e-Government strategies are too limited to make a real difference with citizens. We present lessons and examples of best practice in the area, as well as an overview of the technologies that make good e-Government possible.

  • What are key examples of e-Government that work
  • What technologies enable effective e-Government
  • Which ROI issues surround enterprise approaches to e-Government
ROI in Government: Toward the Public Value of IT
(42C)
10:30  - 11:30    13 November 2003 
Andrea Di Maio   

Business and technology executives in government must decide which IT initiatives to fund, delay and discard. We explore issues central to developing a sound relationship between IT and individual departments and agencies - and how to meet the challenge of co-operation.

  • What investment criteria and categories should be used for assessing investment proposals
  • How can the value of IT be defined in a government context
  • How can government IT programs be assessed to ascertain their real value
Proven Practices in Tough Times for Leading Public Sector IS Organisations
(44F)
14:00  - 15:00    13 November 2003 
John Kost   

Pressure on reduced government IT funding does not correlate with a reduction in responsibility or need. This conflict requires an innovative approach to strategies, procurement and delivery models. CIOs can learn proven practices to help guide their decisions.

  • What are the key lessons learned by IS organisations that have delivered results under constraints
  • What viable options are available to achieve results in a cost constrained environment
  • What is your enterprise risk management profile
Public Policies for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
(45E)
15:30  - 16:30    13 November 2003 
Andrea Di Maio   Rich Mogull   

CIP is achieved through a combination of policies, regulations, research and development (R&D) and industry guidelines. Governments and industry must choose from several CIP policy options. Understand the best way to approach this challenge.

  • What are governments doing to protect critical infrastructure
  • How can policies for CIP be crafted and acted upon
  • What are the critical success factors for CIP
Government Industry Panel
(46D)
17:00  - 18:00    13 November 2003 
Richard Harris   Andrea Di Maio   John Kost   Government CIOs   

A panel debate to conclude the Government Track, answering the hot issues of Symposium/ITxpo and taking audience questions.



    With so much to see and do at Symposium/ITxpo 2003, each day is like its own event.

    Tuesday, 11 November
    Wednesday, 12 November
    Thursday, 13 November
    Friday, 14 November


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