Optimum Technology Participates in Microsoft Government CIO Summit Inaugural Event Focuses on IT Challenges, Solutions for Federal, State and Local Agencies

REDMOND, Wash. [June 3, 2003]
Optimum Technology, a leading provider of information sharing solutions for state, county and municipal government agencies, participated in the Microsoft® Government CIO Summit, held June 3-4 at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, Wash.

The summit, attended by more than 400 senior information technology (IT) officials from all levels of government, covered such key areas as measuring the effectiveness of IT investments, maintaining essential technology services in the face of budget challenges and addressing the growing interest in homeland security-related IT initiatives.

The event also promoted information and idea sharing among attendees and increased their understanding of Microsoft technologies.

“The CIO Summit gave us a first-hand look at what’s on the minds of senior IT managers at all levels of government,” said Zach Zettler, Optimum Technology’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. “And as a Microsoft Certified Partner, we also got excellent insight into Microsoft’s current and future government-specific initiatives.”

For more information about Optimum Technology, call 614-785-1110 or visit www.otech.com.

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About Optimum Technology
Optimum Technology provides software solutions that help law and regulatory enforcement agencies fight crime and eliminate fraud by removing barriers to information sharing, improving data reliability and timeliness, and aiding collaborative investigation. The company's solutions are helping over 500 agencies across the country protect and serve more than 17 million citizens.

For more information about Optimum Technology, call 614.785.1110 or visit www.otech.com.