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Citrix Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of virtualization, networking and software as a service technologies for more than 230,000 organizations worldwide. Its Citrix Delivery Center, Citrix Cloud Center (C3) and Citrix Online Services product families radically simplify computing for millions of users, delivering applications as an on-demand service to any user, in any location on any device. Citrix customers include the world's largest Internet companies, 99 percent of Fortune Global 500 enterprises, and hundreds of thousands of small businesses and prosumers worldwide.
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) helps Federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies.
GSA's Role in Telework and Other Alternative Workplace Arrangements:
- Partners with the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on policy development and other activities necessary to advance teleworking throughout the Federal government.
- Provides guidance and assistance to agencies regarding the establishment and operation of alternative workplace arrangements (AWA).
- Conducts research, pilot tests, and other examinations to develop recommendations and other information on policies, practices, technology, and other tools to support telework and other AWA.
- Sponsors 14 telework centers in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area, which serve both the public and private sectors, in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Real-time collaboration and decision making is easier when the whole team is assembled in one place, but that is not always possible. Adobe Connect Pro helps government organizations accelerate telework / team decision-making regardless of where people are located by equipping them with a powerful and easy-to-use set of tools for desktop video conferencing and content sharing. Adobe Connect Pro allows non-technical users to share everything from text and graphics files to multimedia presentations and Web sites; collect comments from multiple reviewers; and host live, interactive discussions online, without the hassle of any software downloads.
In an unpredictable, fast-paced world, all levels and branches of government need to stay on top of the most current and critical information to deliver top-notch service to their constituents. This is why the public sector stands out as the leading adopter of wireless technology. The BlackBerry® solution is the wireless solution governments choose most.
Cisco has developed technology solutions that support government telework laws, COOP, mandates, and accessibility laws to help ensure government agencies and their employees can maintain communication and collaboration, regardless of work environment, as necessary to meet their agency mission. Cisco Collaboration Solutions improve and accelerate interactions among people, enabling teams to form more quickly, and helping people access relevant information in real time from multiple locations. People can collaborate without interruption as they move between devices and locations with enhanced presence information, so they know the best way to reach colleagues. Cisco Collaboration applications provide the same ease of use, speed, and ubiquity that Web 2.0 applications offer consumers, but do so with enterprise-grade security, availability, quality of service, and reliability.
Comcast Business Services provides a variety of services to businesses including Teleworker service, a commercial level Broadband service designed for employees based in a home office or utilizing remote access for essential business activities. With downloads speeds of up to 16Mbps and 24/7 support, Comcast Teleworker is a smart solution enabling your remote access workforce to easily and consistently communicate, interact and collaborate.
Comcast, the nation's largest cable company, is a leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, with 23.9 million cable customers, 15.3 million high-speed Internet customers and 7 million voice customers. Our high-speed Internet service operates across our vast network, with more than 145,000 miles of fiber. We currently serve 18 of the top 21 markets delivering multi-tier Ethernet, broadband and wideband services.
Hughes Telework Solutions provides your agency with a single uniform and comprehensive answer to the problem of connecting teleworking employees with secure, high-speed Internet/intranet and email access.
Agencies that spend time and money reimbursing its teleworkers for broadband services should consider a single-source solution that simplifies billing, troubleshooting, network monitoring, and proactive network management. Isn't it time the telecommunications component of your telework program receives the same kind of network care that the rest of your network does? HughesNet Optimized Networks can replace the jumble of individually procured (and reimbursed) broadband services.
One agency telework program, one network, one bill.
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that accelerate performance breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency. Our dedication to principles of simplicity, innovation, and customer success has made us one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today.
Customers around the world choose us for our "go beyond" approach and broad portfolio of solutions for server-to-storage virtualization, business applications, data protection, and more. Our solutions provide nonstop availability of critical business data and simplify business processes so you can deploy new capabilities with confidence.
Discover our passion for helping organizations around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.
VMware is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the data center. All 15 cabinet level agencies, all military services, DoD agencies, joint and unified commands, and many independent Federal agencies rely on VMware to avoid IT infrastructure costs, ensure continuity of operations, and provide secure endpoint computing capabilities. With 2007 revenues of $1.3 billion, >100,000 customers and >10,000 partners, VMware has successfully established virtualization as a mainstream IT infrastructure solution.
The Washington Metropolitan Telework Centers (WMTC) is a network of fourteen telework offices that are conveniently located throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area, sponsored by the United States General Services Administration (GSA).
The telework centers provide federal employees an alternative solution to commuting, rather than traveling to agency offices and/or working from home. Each center provides professional, secure office environments that are fully- equipped and offer reliable broadband internet. Additional center services include; VPN connection, on-site technical support, secure servers with backup systems and 24 hour office access. The centers are ideal for increasing productivity, reducing distractions and eliminating stress from commuting. Private sector use available, visit www.wmtc.org and www.gsateleworkcenters.org for more information.
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world leader in silicon innovation, develops technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how people work and live.
The Department of Defense Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) is the government's centrally funded program to provide assistive technology and accommodations to federal employees with disabilities and wounded service members free of charge. Disabilities covered include blind/low vision, cognitive, communication, deaf/hard of hearing and dexterity.
CAP supports Agency Telework policies by providing services and accommodations for employees with disabilities who Telework as a form of reasonable accommodation.
Commuter Connections is a regional network of transportation organizations in the Washington metropolitan region dedicated to easing the commute in order to help reduce congestion and improve air quality. Commuter Connections is housed at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and is a program of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. Commuter Connections is funded by the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and U.S. Departments of Transportation.
The Federal Managers Association (FMA) is the largest, oldest, and foremost federal employee organization representing the interests of the 200,000 managers, supervisors and executives in the federal government today. FMA advocates excellence in public service through effective management and professionalism, as well as the active representation of its members' interests and concerns. FMA advances its mission through consultation in the Executive Branch and advocacy in Congress, outstanding professional development programs, informative publications and networking opportunities for its members. Visit us at www.fedmanagers.org.
IT is enabling significant changes in our government. The implications for average Americans are profound. The voice of tomorrow's government today, MeriTalk is an online community that combines professional networking and thought leadership to drive the government IT community dialogue. Designed to mix new faces, new voices, and fresh perspectives from government IT, workforce, and policy leaders, MeriTalk enables new cross-cutting debate.
Developed as a partnership among the Federal Business Council; Federal Employee Defense Services; Federal Managers Association; GovLoop; National Treasury Employees Union, the largest Federal workforce union; New Ideas for Government; United Service Organizations; and WTOP/WFED radio, MeriTalk is a community site. For more information, visit www.meritalk.com.
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