Jim Duffey sworn in as Secretary of Technology
Modeling and Simulation in the Commonwealth
One of the top three states for modeling and simulation (M&S) research and industry, Virginia is home to approximately 190 companies that apply M&S technology and employ more than 11,000 people.
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VITA - Shared Service Solutions Group - January 26, 2012
VITA's Shared Service Solutions Group has successfully implemented technology projects aimed at modernization and efficiency of government and citizen services for the Office of the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Governor McDonnell Joins Virginia Students via Skype in Conversation with NASA Astronauts Aboard the International Space Station
- January 26, 2012
What We Do
The Secretary of Technology and its agencies are responsible for the efficient and effective use of information technology to simplify government operations, advance technology applications to improve public services, and drive the innovation economy through the Commonwealth's leadership.
The Secretary of Technology oversees two agencies: Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) and the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA).
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Governor McDonnell Announces New Virginia Cyber Security Marketing Effort
The Commonwealth is already home to more than 300 cyber security focused companies, with many of the largest leaders in IT and cyber security being headquartered here. These companies offer a breadth of technologies and services including network infrastructure, authentication, biometrics, modeling and simulation, encryption products and network security customization, just to name a few.more...
Governor Bob McDonnell Delivers 2012 State of the Commonwealth Address
This is always a very special night, when the leaders of all three branches of government are gathered in a building designed by Thomas Jefferson, from which, for centuries, ideas promoting liberty and opportunity have sprung.I want to congratulate all of the newly elected members of the General Assembly and the new leaders of each caucus. Thank you for your service to Virginia and her people.
Over these past two years we have shown that while we hail from diverse regions, align with different political parties and subscribe to competing philosophies, we can still come together to make progress on the issues important to our eight million people.
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Governor McDonnell Unveils 2013-2014 Budget
Governor Bob McDonnell unveiled his two-year budget for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014, as well as his amendments to the concluding Fiscal Year 2012 budget, in a speech to the Joint Money Committees of the General Assembly this morning in Richmond. The Governor's budget includes the greatest employer funding of the Virginia Retirement System in state history, provides significant new resources for higher education and K-12, prioritizes funds for transportation maintenance, and supplies more tools for job creation efforts in the state.more...
In December, Governor McDonnell Asks Virginians to Lend Time, Financial Support, Food and Compassionate Good-Will
Joined by faith based leaders and representatives from statewide charitable organizations, Governor Bob McDonnell today proclaimed December "Opportunity to Help Others" (OTHers) month in Virginia during an afternoon press conference at the Capitol. OTHers month recognizes the ongoing need for support of faith-based and charitable organizations across the Commonwealth that help others not just during the holidays but year round. Building on his vision of creating a "Commonwealth of Opportunity," Governor McDonnell today advanced the call he made during his Inaugural Address to seek out opportunities to get involved in the life of the Commonwealth and give of time, talents and treasure.more...