LANSING – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget was named as a recipient of the 2013 CIO 100 award by CIO magazine.
The annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology.
?Being recognized as a CIO 100 award winner is a tremendous honor,? said DTMB Director John Nixon. ?This acknowledgement is a testament to the great work the state is doing to reinvent Michigan through information technology.?
?Michigan is fortunate to have a governor who understands the important role that information technology plays in making government more efficient,? said State CIO David Behen. ?Receiving this prestigious accolade recognizes our dedicated DTMB team and the great work they do to improve services to our customers.?
Recipients of this year?s CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their innovative IT and business initiatives. Next, a team of judges reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results.
Finally, CIO editors reviewed the judges? recommendations and voted on the final 100.
?For 26 years now, the CIO 100 awards have honored the innovative use of technology to deliver genuine business value,? said Maryfran Johnson, Editor in Chief of CIO magazine & events. ?Our 2013 winners are an outstanding example of the transformative power of IT to drive everything from revenue growth to competitive advantage.?
