Toni Townes-Whitley, Author at Microsoft Industry Blogs

Published July 12, 2016

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More responsive citizen services – removing barriers between governments and their citizens

In order to improve services and gain an edge in today’s digital world, public agencies need to prioritize technologies that enable new digital service models and more effectively engage the public.

Published July 8, 2016

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Working Together to Digitally Transform our Public Sector Clients

Today, the world finds itself in the midst of a rapid digital transformation. The speed at which technology is altering our day-to-day lives is unprecedented. And advanced technologies such as the cloud, big data, machine learning, and mobile computing are dramatically improving the standard of living for citizens around the globe.

Published June 14, 2016

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Global e-Sustainability Initiative report says digital solutions can unlock new opportunities to meet Sustainable Development Goals

Today, hosted at the Microsoft Center for Innovation and Policy in Washington D.C., the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) published a report prepared by Accenture Strategy that shows how digital solutions can pave the way in helping the world to achieve the objectives of the United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

Published May 11, 2016

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Microsoft Envision 2016: Digital transformation meets business

Last month, Microsoft held an inaugural conference, Envision, dedicated to business leaders of all types, from all different industries, from all parts of the world. More than 6,000 attendees came together in New Orleans—joined by tens of thousands more online—for three days of interactive meetings and presentations focused on business transformation and the role of technology.

Published March 22, 2016

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Conserving, protecting, and managing our most precious resource: water

As a young woman, I had an opportunity to serve as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa. The two years that I spent in teaching in Gabon, Togo, and Ghana opened my eyes to different cultures and ways of life, enriched me, and helped shape the person that I am today.

Published March 15, 2016

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Empowering women and girls: from the classroom to the boardroom

Last Monday on March 7, I had an opportunity to participate in a panel hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the United Nations Office for Partnerships in honor of International Women’s Day. I was joined by leaders in the public and private sector for an interactive discussion about the importance of empowering women and girls.

Published March 3, 2016

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Forecasting the future of the health industry: healthcare without walls

This week, more than 40,000 health professionals from the around the world gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the annual conference of the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This event is one of the largest and most influential conferences in the healthcare IT space.

Published February 22, 2016

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Working together to ensure social justice for all

Over the past eight years, the date of February 20 has become strongly associated with social justice.

Published February 17, 2016

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Partnering to transform teaching and learning in the classroom

Today, there are 1.4 billion students in the world, representing the young men and women who will become the doctors, engineers, teachers, and leaders of tomorrow.

Published January 21, 2016

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Empowering every country through education, public safety, and economic growth

This week, our CEO Satya Nadella joins other leaders from around the globe at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.

Published January 14, 2016

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Creating opportunity and transforming lives with technology

This week, Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith was in Washington, D.C., to support the World Bank launch of the 2016 World Development Report (WDR2016). This annual report, published since 1979, examines the economic, social, and environmental state of the world today and offers in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on specific aspects of development.

Published December 30, 2015

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Empowering the public sector

At Microsoft, our major focus is on using technology to enable individuals and organizations around the world to achieve more. Our solutions for the public sector are designed to empower and inspire our customers, allowing them to address challenges, increase competitiveness, and realize dreams.

Toni Townes-Whitley articles

More responsive citizen services – removing barriers between governments and their citizens

Working Together to Digitally Transform our Public Sector Clients

Global e-Sustainability Initiative report says digital solutions can unlock new opportunities to meet Sustainable Development Goals

Microsoft Envision 2016: Digital transformation meets business

Conserving, protecting, and managing our most precious resource: water

Empowering women and girls: from the classroom to the boardroom

Working together to ensure social justice for all

Partnering to transform teaching and learning in the classroom

Empowering every country through education, public safety, and economic growth

Creating opportunity and transforming lives with technology

Empowering the public sector

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