Commonwealth of Massachusetts Deploys Epicentric Foundation Server to Power State E-Government Portal.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 26, 2002 "Mass.Gov" Portal Transforms the Delivery of Information and Services for Six Million Citizens with Advanced Portal Technology from Epicentric Epicentric Inc., the leading provider of Business Portal software Portal Software was founded in 1985 as Portal Information Network, one of the first ISPs in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was founded by John Little. The company offered its own interface through modem access that featured Internet email. , today announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is using Epicentric Foundation Server(TM) to power the Mass.Gov portal, the State's one-stop gateway to comprehensive, integrated online government services and information. Deployed on Epicentric portal software, Mass.Gov is transforming the way government conducts business by providing citizens, businesses and local governments full access to a wide range of valuable information on public services Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of services. and community concerns including housing, education, employment, recreation, transportation and health. The public can retrieve relevant information online and conduct transactions conveniently and efficiently across multiple agencies via the portal, without the need to navigate the bureaucracy of government. Epicentric's portal solution provides the Massachusetts' initiative with the necessary battle-tested architecture to maintain unlimited scalability and maximum performance in order to serve the diverse needs of millions of users. "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts envisioned a portal that would shape the future of digital government in Massachusetts by providing easy and reliable access to improved services, while increasing government efficiency and accountability," said David Lewis The name David Lewis may refer to several people: Academics
(Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. "As our portal provider, Epicentric complemented this vision with an innovative portal product that provides the best connection for reaching and empowering diverse groups of people and, in turn, significantly impacting standards of public service." Using Epicentric technology, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will launch a "customer-centric" portal that organizes services into six top-level themes that are further defined into 28 categories to cover the concerns and questions relevant to diverse customer groups such as citizens, businesses, visitors or prospective residents of Massachusetts. The intuitive user interface that is built upon Epicentric Foundation Server enables customers to easily navigate the portal to find the content necessary to serve their needs. In specific areas of the portal, such as "get things done," a user can access transactions directly from one site, even if the delivery of the service requires the involvement of multiple agencies. This eliminates the need to go to multiple Web sites. Running on Epicentric Foundation Server, the Mass.Gov portal enables users to visit a central gateway, rather than going to multiple agencies' Web sites for tasks such as renewing car registration, purchasing commuter passes, searching for childcare, or ordering a duplicate driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something . As a result, the average citizen is offered improved access to services and the resources to research and follow-up at their own convenience. The Mass.Gov portal significantly transforms the manner in which citizens interact with the government. With faster self-service turnaround, the portal encourages user adoption of online government interactions, and supports the electronic aggregation of state information and services. The portal streamlines operations, simplifies procedures and cuts costs, all while expanding online services. "Epicentric is committed to developing portal technology that customizes and personalizes the user experience, providing the best resources and services to meet those diverse needs," said Michael Crosno, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Epicentric. "Our best-of-breed technology offers the Commonwealth of Massachusetts strategic value in order to attract, retain and ensure satisfaction of the constituents they serve. As the Massachusetts government The form of Massachusetts government is provided by the Constitution of the Commonwealth. The legislative power is exercised by the bicameral General Court, which is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives. works diligently to deliver and expand multiple essential, integrated services In computer networking, IntServ or integrated services is an architecture that specifies the elements to guarantee quality of service (QoS) on networks. IntServ can for example be used to allow video and sound to reach the receiver without interruption. through the portal, Epicentric technology will continue to serve as its base, growing and expanding the portal to allow for faster development, integration and deployment." About Epicentric, Inc. Epicentric, Inc. is a leading provider of Business Portal solutions for Global 2000 companies to deliver integrated Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. to their customers, partners and employees. Founded in 1998, Epicentric customers include Autodesk, Bank One, General Electric, Hartford Life, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. , Motorola, Inc., Scotiabank Group, and the U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs. . Epicentric has key alliances with more than 75 companies, including BEA Systems BEA Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAS) is one of the major companies developing enterprise infrastructure software. BEA makes middleware, products that help software run on top of databases. , Documentum, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. , and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Epicentric, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , and Washington D.C. International operations include offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. For more information visit the company's website at www.epicentric.com. Note to Editors: Trademark and Servicemark Notices: Epicentric, Epicentric Foundation Server, Epicentric Connect, and the Epicentric logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Epicentric, Inc. All other company names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or owners. |
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