TechPresident.com publish its own version of the Obama's "100 Days" in terms of IT. 100 days marked by a strong political will to promote a transparent, open and participatory Government and to launch two major projects in favor of broadband Internet and e-Health record.
Since his 1st day at the White House, the tone is set with the publication of a memorandum to the entire administration for a "transparent and open government." His weekly intervention video broadcast on YouTube or the has also illustrated the new era in which the United States are entered.
A new team of New Media is responsible for modernizing the site of the White House and its recent participation in the initiative "Open for Questions" demonstrates the desire of President Obama to promote a more participatory government. They have now to respect the promise of posting legislation online for five days before the president's signing.
Barack Obama launched a national plan for broadband connections. The recent appointment of Julius Genachowski, to head the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) marks a new step. The commission has one year to figure out how to "ensure all people of the United States have access to broadband capability."
Another important project: electronic health records, which he had released 20 million dollars, and instructed one of the best experts, Dr. David Blumenthal, its implementation.
