Tuesday, March 10, 2009
President Obama names Kundra nation's Chief Information Officer
President Obama has appointed Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer of Washington, D.C., as the nation's Chief Information Officer at the White House. In this position, he will direct policy and strategic planning of federal information technology investments.
"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
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"Vivek Kundra will bring a depth of experience in the technology arena and a commitment to lowering the cost of government operations to this position," President Obama said in a statement announcing the appointment on March 5.
This appointment also signals the President's attempt to lower costs of government operations through use of technology, something Kundra has proven during his tenure as the capital city's CTO since 2007.
To read the full article, click here..
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: Chief Technology Officer of Washington, cyber security, government operations, IT portfolio management, President Obama, public safety communications, technology arena, Vivek Kundra, White House
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