ICS President Steve Goldsby Chairs Governor’s Science and Technology Roadmap for Alabama (STRA) Working Group

The STRA effort aims to use Alabama’s resources to increase technological innovation in Alabama in order to remain competitive with other states and regions and to advance the number of science and technology positions available within the state. STRA will work with central figures in both the public and private sectors that will enable Alabama to be competitive with other states in technological advancement.

Goldsby understands that the state must continue to develop and use its assets wisely in order to attract new science and technology jobs to the state. “It's exciting to be part of the team forging Alabama's strategic direction for informatics,” said Goldsby. “Information Technology is a force multiplier for all science and technology disciplines. By creating a clear vision for I.T. in Alabama, industry, academia and government will be better able to capitalize on our assets and create and draw jobs to our state,” he said.

The STRA effort is not just an advancement for the I.T. community; the success of the initiative will undoubtedly have a large, positive impact on many other industries as well. By allowing Alabamians to gain access to the most current and innovative technology, this project promises to advance state approaches to healthcare and energy, and increase the role Alabama plays in aerospace and defense, modeling and simulation, and nanotechnology.

Governor Bob Riley has been a strong supporter of STRA and acknowledges its importance to future economic development and growth in Alabama. Click here to read the press release on his appearance at a recent Alabama Science and Technology summit.

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (www.ICSInc.com) is a full-service information security and technology consulting and professional services firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, with operating locations throughout the United States. Established in 1997, ICS provides a robust portfolio of technology and information security services to a wide range of Federal, State, and Fortune 1000 clients. The services that ICS offers include outsourcing, staff augmentation and support, network penetration testing, application vulnerability testing, disaster recovery and business continuity planning, risk assessments, WAN optimization, forensics, and incident response services.

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