144 Summary of findings, working conference on Pennsylvania acquisition strategies for telecommunication services, systems and infrastructure
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION Summary of Findings, Working Conference on Pennsylvania Acquisition Strategies for Telecommunication Services, Systems and Infrastructure. [28 Pa.B. 438] The Governor's Office of Administration, Office for Information Technology (OIT) sponsored a unique, one-and-a-half-day, working conference on September 22 and 23, 1997. The conference was hosted and managed by The Department of Information Science and Telecommunications, University of Pittsburgh.
The conference brought together important stakeholders in the development of telecommunications services and infrastructure in our State. During the conference, 11 Working Groups began discussions, which continued on-line through November, 1997. The Working Group reports developed recommendations for the Commonwealth to use in its acquisition of major telecommunications services for State government agencies, acquisitions which can influence and support the development of the telecommunications infrastructure throughout Pennsylvania.
The ''Summary of Findings'' report from this conference will be available by February 4, 1998. OIT is seeking comment on this report before developing its major telecommunications services acquisition, which begins later this year. Comments need to be received no later than close of business March 6, 1998.
The ''Summary of Findings'' report will be available over the Internet through the Pennsylvania State government home page (www.state.pa.us, under ''Technology Initiatives,'' or go directly to OIT's home page, www.oit. state.pa.us). A paper copy may also be obtained by sending a request to Charles F. Gerhards, Director, Commonwealth Technology Center, 1 Technology Park, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2913, FAX: (717) 772-8113.
Comments may be submitted by e-mail (telecom@state.pa.us), or by fax or regular mail to the same telephone number or address listed above. Detailed instructions for submission of comments will be available with the report.
Summary of important dates and information:
* February 4, 1998, ''Summary of Findings'' report available.
* Either on-line (www.state.pa.us, under ''Technology Initiatives'').
* or go directly to OIT's home page (www.oit. state.pa.us).
* or by fAX or mail request to C. Gerhards.
* March 6, 1998: Comments must be received by close of business.
* Comments may be submitted by e-mail (telecom@ state.pa.us)
* or by fAX or mail addressed to C. Gerhards.THOMAS G. PAESE,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-144. Filed for public inspection January 23, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
