California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency Launches One-Stop Web Site with Services for Business.Business/Technology Editors SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2001 Agency is first to fully integrate Governor's e-government initiative with newly designed site at www.commerce.ca.gov The California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency (TTCA TTCA Trinidad & Tobago Contractors Association TTCA Traditional Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Association (Louisville, Kentucky) TTCA Tax Technical Corrections Act of 1998 TTCA TRADOC Training Center Assessment ) unveiled its new one-stop Web site today, providing dynamic access for business attraction and development, job retention, and international trade and investment services online. The new site at www.commerce.ca.gov was constructed using the state's e-government vision announced earlier this year by Governor Gray Davis. TTCA--aided by Deloitte Consulting--is responding to the needs of its constituents, from global corporations to small businesses, by providing vital services in a more user-friendly, interactive, and convenient online environment. The information has been regrouped for easier access, and a virtual office with specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. tools is now available for businesses anytime, day or night. "California is the most vibrant and attractive place to do business in the country, and the TTCA is extremely focused on delivering that message to companies," said Lon S. Hatamiya, Secretary of the Agency. "If companies need a fast, direct link to organizations and services this site can help them quickly find the information they need to confidently, and confidentially, make decisions and move ahead." In September 2000, the Governor of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority in the state government, whose responsibilities include making yearly "State of the State" addresses to the California State Legislature, submitting the budget, and ensuring that state laws are enforced. announced an "e-government" initiative designed to use the power of technology to bring state government closer to California citizens and businesses. Then, in an Executive Order, the Governor called for the development of a new state government portal that offers a one-stop access point for all state government information and services. The TTCA is the first California agency to fully implement the state's e-government vision on its Web site. Deloitte Consulting also worked with the state of California to develop its award-winning "My California" Web site. "My California" topped a record 400 state and local government Web site entries to win top honors in this year's seventh annual Best of the Web contest, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology Magazine. The TTCA serves as California's primary governmental vehicle for the promotion of innovation, investment and economic opportunity. In 2000, the state's $1.4-trillion economy advanced from the world's sixth largest economy to the fifth largest as a result of the diversity of California's industries that helped insulate in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. it from the worldwide economic downturn Downturn The transition point between a rising, expanding economy to a falling, contracting one. downturn A decline in security prices or economic activity following a period of rising or stable prices or activity. . As the fifth largest economy in the world, California also serves as a prime global gateway for trade and investment 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. . Deloitte Consulting, one of the world's largest consulting firms Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , worked with the TTCA to integrate and execute its agency-wide Internet strategy for the site. The firm's services included redesigning the look and navigation of the TTCA Web site and building the new site using the My California portal technology. As part of the new design, all information on the TTCA Web site now resides in a database. That makes the Web site more dynamic, interactive, efficient and customer-friendly, because it is constantly updated to meet the needs of a fast changing world of information. The technology that enables the TTCA site includes software from Oracle(R) Corporation, BroadVision, Inc., and Interwoven in·ter·weave v. in·ter·wove , in·ter·wo·ven , inter·weav·ing, inter·weaves v.tr. 1. To weave together. 2. To blend together; intermix. v.intr. , Inc. Michael Rutledge, senior manager with Deloitte Consulting, led the firm's efforts for the state agency. Commenting on the launch of the improved site, Rutledge noted, "TTCA now has in place a flexible platform for its ongoing Web development as well as a more user-focused structure. TTCA's site has numerous features that can support companies and citizens in California and across the country; and we are fortunate to have been allowed to assist the Agency in its development." About Deloitte Consulting Deloitte Consulting is one of the world's leading consulting firms, providing services in all aspects of enterprise transformation, from strategy and processes to information technology and human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. . The firm's professionals help clients, from new economy start-ups to Fortune(R) 1000 global organizations, to create, reinvent re·in·vent tr.v. re·in·vent·ed, re·in·vent·ing, re·in·vents 1. To make over completely: "She reinvented Indian cooking to fit a Western kitchen and a Western larder" and defend their business models by guiding them through the complexities of the evolving digital economy. Deloitte Consulting is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Deloitte & Touche (also referred to as Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and branded as Deloitte.) is the second largest professional services firm in the world, and one of the Big Four auditors, along with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young and KPMG. , one of the world's leading professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. firms, providing world-class consulting, assurance and advisory, and tax services through nearly 90,000 people in over 130 countries to nearly one-fifth of the world's largest companies, public institutions and successful fast-growing companies. For more information about Deloitte Consulting, visit www.dc.com. Deloitte Consulting and the Deloitte Consulting logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Deloitte Consulting. 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