Shaking Off the Rust. Gov. Jennifer Granholm and CIO Teresa Takai view technology as key to revitalizing Michigan’s economy.

In 2004, Michigan set the standard among states for using technology to serve citizens and improve government operations, according to the Center for Digital Government’s 2004 Digital States Survey. The annual survey rates state governments on electronic service delivery, IT architecture and infrastructure, collaboration and technology leadership.

Michigan’s IT success starts at the top. Gov. Jennifer Granholm and CIO Teresa Takai spearhead an aggressive statewide effort to boost the use of technology — and use it more effectively.

April 2005 By Steve Towns, Editor

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