Arkansas Ranked Ninth in the 2004 Digital States Survey.LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The most digitally advanced state governments have been singled out in the 2004 Digital States Survey, and Arkansas Arkansas, river, United States Arkansas (ärkăn`zəs, är`kənsô'), river, c.1,450 mi (2,330 km) long, rising in the Rocky Mts., central Colo. is among the nation's best. Arkansas was ranked ninth overall in the study, which examines best practices, policies, and progress made by state governments to streamline operations and better serve citizens and businesses through the effective use of technology. "We like to be a national leader in all that we do," said Governor Mike Huckabee  This article or section contains information about one or more candidates in an upcoming or ongoing election.Content may change as the election approaches. . "Statewide collaboration and the wise use of information technology is more than a priority for Arkansas. It's standard operating procedure standard operating procedure Medtalk A technique, method or therapy performed 'by the book,' using a standard protocol meeting internally or externally defined criteria; a formal, written procedure that describes how specific lab operations are to be performed. . Electronic government has given Arkansans more access to their state government than ever before. It has allowed us to increase efficiencies, reduce internal costs, and enhance services. It's nice to have our efforts recognized in the 2004 Digital States Survey." The sixth Digital States Survey assessed state government technology achievement in four broad areas - service delivery, architecture and infrastructure, collaboration, and leadership. In March 2004, all state governors and chief information officers were invited to participate in the survey, and more than 60 unique measurements were used to determine the final rankings. The study is compiled by the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. "I am personally very proud of Arkansas' debut in the top ten of the Digital State Survey," said Cathilea Robinett, executive director of the Center for Digital Government. "I have watched Governor Huckabee and his staff build an impressive infrastructure and an array of citizen- and business-facing services over the last few years. His vision and commitment to this area are finally paying off. They have made an impressive rise to the top." The Arkansas portal is emerging as one of the nation's leading state Web sites. In 2003, it was ranked fifth in the 2003 Best of the Web competition for state government Web site excellence. Arkansas offers 300 interactive government services through its official state Web site at www.Arkansas.gov. The portal supports more than 1.4 million visitors per month and processed over two million transactions in 2003. To maximize taxpayer return on investment, Arkansas uses a self-funded solution to provide eGovernment services at no upfront cost to taxpayers. The state's official Web site is managed by Arkansas Information Consortium, a Little Rock-based subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC (1) (Network Interface Card) See network adapter. See also InterNIC. (2) (New Internet Computer) An earlier Linux-based computer from The New Internet Computer Company (NICC), Palo Alto, CA. (Nasdaq: EGOV). "NIC congratulates Arkansas for its achievement in the 2004 Digital States Survey," said Harry Herington, NIC's Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Improving business and citizen services and streamlining government operations This article aims to describe the financial expenditure associated with the operations and processes of world governments of all levels. Size of economic footprint
n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. manner. We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to help Arkansas deliver essential eGovernment portal services through the self-funded model." Earlier this week, the top ten digital states were honored at a ceremony in Seattle in conjunction with the National Governors Association annual meeting. About Arkansas.gov Arkansas.gov is the official Web site of the state of Arkansas (www.Arkansas.gov) and a service of the Information Network of Arkansas. The Information Network of Arkansas is a collaborative effort between the state of Arkansas and the private sector that helps Arkansas government entities Web-enable their information services See Information Systems. . Arkansas.gov was built and is marketed, operated, and maintained by Arkansas Information Consortium, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of eGovernment firm NIC. About NIC NIC manages more eGovernment services than any provider in the world. The company helps government communicate more effectively with citizens and businesses by putting essential services online. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for 1,500 state and local agencies that serve more than 51 million people in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Additional information is available at www.nicusa.com. |
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