“The cost of membership is miniscule when compared to the access opportunities presented. A single RFI/RFP, product evaluation, service expertise, sharing cost information or contractual details from another state will dwarf the annual membership costs. State IT organizations cannot afford to tackle the challenges of today’s technology world alone.”
Jim Edman
Chief Information Security Officer
State of South Dakota
“Our initial 2008 corporate affiliate membership in NASTD has been an excellent experience for Sumaria Networks. The annual conference reflected a solid organization, highly professional and friendly, and an environment that was inclusive. Sumaria Networks is fortunate for the opportunity and proud to be a member of NASTD.”
David Mahoney
Director, Business Development
Sumaria Systems, Inc.
“The knowledge that I gained from my first NASTD annual conference was invaluable. I believe that NASTD is a wonderful resource for information. Where else could I go where I can gain knowledge in numerous areas of technology?”
April May
Telecommunications Manager
Information Technology Division
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
“There is no better organization than NASTD when it comes to providing information technology answers relevant to state government.”
Michael Kessenich
Section Chief – Enterprise Voice Services
Division of Enterprise Technology
Wisconsin Department of Administration
The breadth and depth of knowledge and the level of responsiveness available to you are incredible. With NASTD you will find:
- consistency and continuity from advisors that you choose and whose background you come to know well
- instant access and incredibly fast responses
- a two-way benefit among participants
- very deep experience levels
- the opportunity to hear a wider variety of viewpoints and experiences on a topic
- advice from people who implement what they are telling you about
- more insight on lessons learned from projects
- ready access to plans, policies, RFPs and other useful and cost saving documents that are ready-made or can serve as a framework
While many of our states are implementing cost cutting measure that include reducing staff through layoffs and retirement programs, and generally have a bleak outlook for hiring replacement staff, I take great solace in knowing the adunct staff that NASTD effectively provides to my state. It's a resource that we all need now more than ever."
Bernie O'Donnell
Director, Communications Services
Department of Information Technology
State of Connecticut
“I found the NASTD eastern region seminar to be the most productive and informative conference I have ever attended. The attendees were extremely friendly and open, making for some very productive dialogue. The corporate affiliate members were equally as friendly without the pressure, but wanting to help us achieve our goals.”
Greg McNeal
Chief Technology Officer
Office of Information Technology
State of Maine