We want you...to tell us who you are. The State’s GovConnect program has a government Technology list serve for all those in state, local, county, and K-12 school agencies.

Tell us who you are by filling out the very brief survey at www.nj.gov/dca/surveys/tcsurvey.htm and we'll add you to the process.

As a further way to help the government technology community, technology coordinators should also know about the association of government IT professionals –GMIS International. GMIS International was formed in 1971 and has grown to over 500 members representing 34 states, 230 cities, 215 counties, and the countries of Canada, Sweden, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

NJ GMIS is the association for Government IT leaders here in New Jersey. Members are welcome from all New Jersey government agencies: state, local, school, county, and authorities. NJ GMIS conducts an annual conference each April which brings together IT Leaders from all sectors of government for a one day educational and networking conference.

The organizations serve as forums where government IT professionals exchange information, strategies, problems and solutions in order to accumulate "best practices" knowledge and techniques that will benefit their agencies. GMIS International and NJ GMIS also sponsor a National Certification program for Government IT Managers, the Certified Government Chief Information Officer, originally developed by the University of North Carolina. This program is now available to NJ GMIS Members at a discounted rate through Rutgers University and taught by Dr. Alan Shark Director of the Public Technology Institute.

For more information about NJ GMIS and the benefits of joining including the CGCIO Certification program, check their website at www.njgmis.org or contact any of the local coordinators: