VITA and Northrop Grumman with Governing Magazine hosted a breakfast for state agency leaders in information technology this morning. The session focused on what Virginia's changing demographics mean for the delivery of government services. The session wrapped up with Governing Editor and Publisher Peter Harkness presenting an overview of trends and impacts that state agencies may face in the delivery of services to citizens. The breakfast was held at the Omni in downtown Richmond.

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the creation of his own YouTube channel on the popular online video sharing site that allows people to watch and share originally created videos. As an early adopter of the YouTube platform, Virginia is among the first states to launch a YouTube channel. The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) and Secretary of Technology Chopra's office lead the effort.

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VITA is inviting all customer agencies to participate in the third annual VITA/Northrop Grumman Invitational Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 11, at the Kiskiack Golf Club in Williamsburg. Please note this is a date change from a previous announcement. All state and Northrop Grumman employees, partners/consultants, and immediate family members are invited to participate in this event. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

Registration will remain open until June 1st or until tournament capacity is reached (36 foursomes). Payment must be received by June 2.

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The Honorable Aneesh Chopra, Secretary of Technology, will present the Eighth Governor’s Technology Awards on behalf of Governor Timothy M. Kaine at COVITS 2008. This awards program honors outstanding achievements and recognizes innovative technology initiatives in the public sector throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 2008 Governor’s Technology Awards program includes 8 awards categories, including three that recognize the unique business of governing localities, K-12 and higher education and two new awards that honor telework initiatives. Entries are due by July 1. Winners will be honored during the COVITS event, scheduled for September 7-9, 2008 in Williamsburg.

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The May issue of "Network News" features more information about our pending customer survey, the recent disaster recovery test, managed services, e-support, upgrades to messaging systems, a golf tournament, Governor's Technology Awards call for nominations and avoidance of phishing scams.

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