The document discusses President Obama's strategy for using technology and innovation to solve problems and transform the US economy. It outlines Obama's vision of using technology to improve citizens' lives, make government more transparent and participatory, and invest in areas like broadband access, science research, and education. Key aspects of Obama's strategy included the stimulus bill which provided funding for IT projects, appointing tech leadership in government, and creating websites to track spending and engage citizens. Challenges could include moving slowly due to government processes and finding the right balance of transparency and oversight.

1. The Obama Strategy: U.S. Innovation and Technology Teresa Bozzelli COO/Managing Director March 2009

3. Worldwide Government IT Spending Source: IDC and Government Insights, 2009. Numbers = Millions (U.S. $) 2009 $11,562.8 $14,647.0 $75,924.5 $16,810.3 $57,759.6 Globally Governments will spend $177B in 2009 A/P Developing A/P Mature North America Rest of World Western Europe

4. Worldwide Stimulus Money: Emphasis on Economic Recovery and Stabilization $787 $585 $260 $200 $133 $127 $50 $33 $30 $30 $27 $24 $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 United States European Union Japan Germany Canada Australia Source: Mercury News, 2009. $ in Billions United Kingdom South Korea France Saudi Arabia Russia China

7. Key Focus Areas for Government in 2009 Managing and overseeing financial and other institutions in which it has invested to stabilize the economy Stimulating the economy through various programs and new executive priorities Further reducing operational costs while improving IT capabilities and capacity Citizens looking for government leadership in rebuilding the economy, supporting their needs, and keeping them informed