Chicago's Proposed Tech Budget to Increase by 39 Percent

RESTON, Va., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Contractors will gain the market intelligence they need to help align their business development plans with Chicago and Illinois' information technology opportunities at INPUT and Tech America's State and Local Executive Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010, at the Omni Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Ill. The event provides a forum for technology vendors to network and interact with state executives.

It also features presentations on key topics from the city and state's top technology leaders, including:

• Jason DeHaan, first deputy chief information officer, city of Chicago
• Greg Wass, chief information officer, state of Illinois
• Lynn Carter, deputy general counsel of procurement, Central Management Services, state of Illinois

Tim Brett, senior manager, State and Local Information Services, will also present INPUT-identified major technology investments within the state of Illinois and top opportunities for technology vendors in 2011. According to Brett, Chicago's Department of Innovation and Technology's (DoIT) proposed budget will increase by approximately 39 percent due to the transition of specific technology management functions. "These interdepartment technology transitions arose from several departments: health, revenue, police, procurement, and water management," said Brett. His presentation will also include data on the information technology expenditures for DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties. "IT spending makes up 1.57 percent of total expenditures for these collar counties," he said. "DuPage County saw the largest percentage change in IT expenditure growth — a 33 percent increase from 2008 through 2010. During this same time period, Will County experienced a 39 percent decrease." As for the state, Brett said that the Illinois Bureau of Communication and Computer Services Expenditure growth from 2009 to 2010 accelerated by 11 percent.

Contractors will also find information on the following topics:

• Innovation and technology challenges facing the city of Chicago and state of Illinois
• The impact of the budget crisis and economic stimulus funds on state and city technology initiatives
• Emerging technology initiatives in the state of Illinois and city of Chicago

Event Details:

Date:  Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

Time:  7–10 a.m. CDT

Location: Omni Chicago Hotel, 676 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Ill.

Sponsors: The event is sponsored by premier sponsor Motorola; supporting sponsor Avanade; and exhibitor sponsor Intel. 

For media: Media interested in attending the event should contact Sarah Childers, event coordinator, at [email protected] or 703-707-3561.

About INPUT

INPUT, the authority on government business, was acquired by Deltek on October 1, 2010. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. More than 2,000 member organizations, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive government procurement services and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational and networking events. For more information about INPUT, visit www.INPUT.com or call 703-707-3500.

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About Deltek

Deltek (Nasdaq: PROJ) is the leading global provider of enterprise applications software and solutions designed specifically for project-focused businesses and professional services firms.  For nearly three decades, we have enabled government contractors and professional services firms to automate mission-critical business processes around the engagement, execution and delivery of projects. Over 13,000 customers use our solutions to measure business results, optimize performance, streamline operations and win new business. For more information, visit www.deltek.com.

About TechAmerica

TechAmerica is the leading voice for the U.S. technology industry, which is the driving force behind productivity growth and jobs creation in the United States and the foundation of the global innovation economy. Representing approximately 1,200 member companies of all sizes from the public and commercial sectors of the economy, it is the industry's largest advocacy organization and is dedicated to helping members' top and bottom lines.  

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