USA: Virginia FSA starting to get producers out of line and online
The FSA is arranging so the producer would be able conduct business with the agency online from the home with FSA’s e-file. “I am hoping we get a lot more of our producers out of line and online. That is why we are holding a series of meetings with producers across Virginia,” said Jacquelin P. Easter, the organization’s state executive director. “We are trying to increase the number of farmers and ranchers who have Level 2 access under USDA’s e-Government initiative. Currently, more than 300 producers in Virginia have access. ”
UK: Harrogate and Craven citizens see benefits from front office e-Government
Both councils have announced a new collaboration with Northgate Information Solutions. After a joint procurement exercise, the councils have decided to work with Northgate to improve access to council services and value for money for local residents and businesses.
UK: National Statistics defines ICT contribution to the economy
ONS has published an article in Economic Trends outlining improved methods for measuring investment in software in the UK. The new methods cover both software purchased by firms and organisations from external suppliers, and "own-account" software written in-house by employees.
UK: ONS report on software should be a wake up call for Government, says IT industry
USA: Feds seek input before soliciting Grants.gov integrator
In a recent request for information released through GovWorks Federal Acquisition Center, HHS said that the Grants.gov Web site has significantly grown since its inception in 2003, and a new systems integrator may be needed as the portal’s use increases.