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DAU Performance Learning Model Course Support
October 11, 2007
On September 28, 2007, ITG was awarded a contract for continuing support of the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) for Performance Learning Model (PLM) Course Support which is the foundation of the DAU's mission to deliver acquisition expertise to its target audience in the Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) workforce.
The Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Public Law 101-510, enacted as part of Title 10, United States Code (USC), is intended to improve the competency of Government personnel who manage and implement defense acquisition programs. DAWIA established an Acquisition Corps and professionalized the acquisition workforce by establishing uniform education, training, and work experience requirements for promotion within the Acquisition Corps. DAU has a lead role in the implementation of DAWIA and in developing standards of delivery and performance for distance learning programs to meet the needs of the AT&L workforce.
Tasks to be provided under this contract include:
- Case Study Support,
- Subject Matter Expertise,
- Acquisition Training Technical Support, and
- Administrative Assistance and Support.
The period of performance is for a base period of one year with four option years.
City of Davenport Implements Web-based Electronic Commerce
September 21, 2006
Davenport, IA - The City of Davenport began accepting electronic commerce payments today with the rollout of the City's newly-redesigned website developed by Indianapolis-based eGov Strategies, LLC in collaboration with Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. (ITG) of Davenport and Quad City Bancard, Inc. of Moline, IL.
The new site provides the City with a more graphically-appealing user interface and incorporates eGov Strategies' robust eGov Manager content management solution to streamline the information distribution process and to encourage community involvement through rapid publication of dynamic content and related media. The "Payment Center" portion of the new site integrates the ECAPI e-commerce web service provided by Interactive Technologies Group to conduct financial transactions with merchant banking services provided by Quad City Bancard. Payments can be made through the website using Visa, MasterCard and electronic checks.
The rollout was conducted as part of a convening of the City's Finance Committee and all present members of the Committee voiced their enthusiasm for both the website and the concerted efforts of the development teams; pointing out that similar efforts in similarly-sized markets have taken years to complete. Members of the Finance Committee also expressed their desire to move more payments to the web, with specific key payment types to be rolled out prior to the beginning of the year.
Davenport Chief Information Officer Robert Henry, whose department led the implementation effort with support from information technology professionals from Scott County, indicated that his team is actively developing these additional payment types and that the services would be online in the timeframe requested. In his thanks to the development teams, Mr. Henry echoed the opinion of the Committee adding that one of the key ingredients in the City's success was the use of teaming from best-in-breed vendors in pursuit of a holistic solution. .
Mark Newsome, President of Interactive Technologies Group, agreed saying, "The key to success in an effort such as this is securing services from the right combination of talented, competent and dedicated partners on both the local and national level."
Ken Barlow, co-founder of eGov Strategies who lead the presentation of the new website for eGov Strategies, expressed his confidence that new website for the City of Davenport could now be ranked as one of the "top ten in the country if not the top five."
eGov Strategies, LLC works with City, Town, County and State government clients to plan, design and deploy standard-setting web-based solutions. eGov's focus is to empower clients to easily manage content and interactive services for their online initiatives with an approach based upon significant experience both within government and as a provider of innovative web-based solutions and consulting services.
Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. is a provider of consulting and information technology products and services designed to maximize the potential of people and organizations. Combining extensive experience in the public and private sectors, ITG brings a holistic approach to developing solutions to improve workplace efficiency and effectiveness.
Quad City Bancard, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of QCR Holdings, Inc. established with the mission to be the premier provider of electronic payment and bank card processing services for consumers, merchants, financial institutions and associations.
DHS Mentor-Protégé Award
July 14, 2006
On April 21, 2006, the Under Secretary for Management for the Department of Homeland Security presented Nortel Government Solutions (formerly PEC Solutions, Inc.) and Interactive Technologies Group (ITG) with a Mentor-Protégé Team Award.
Nortel Government Solutions and ITG were recognized for their joint efforts in providing a range of consulting and IT services to such DHS agencies as the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services since entering into a Mentor-Protégé agreement in February 2004.
"It is quite an honor to receive this award from the Department of Homeland Security, and we hope to continue this winning arrangement with Nortel Government Solutions well into the future," said Mark Newsome, ITG's president and CEO.
New Location!
Aug 01, 2005
As of August 1, 2005, the Davenport Headquarters of Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. will be located at
331 West Third Street, Suite 140
Davenport, IA 52801
ITG's new Headquarters is located in the heart of downtown Davenport in the NewVentures building. Please feel free to stop by and see the ITG family.
SBA Names Newsome Small Business Champion
May 04, 2004
Mark Newsome Receives Award On May 4, 2004, John Langin, acting director of the Iowa Small Business
Administration district office in Des Moines Iowa, presented awards to four Iowa small-business champions.
Mark E. Newsome, President and CEO of Interactive Technologies Group, Inc., was honored as Iowa's 2004
Internet-Based Small Business Champion.
Kathy Evert, senior vice president of economic development for DavenportOne, nominated Mr. Newsome for this recognition.
Mr. Newsome is a founding member of DavenportOne's Minority Business Council and a member of the New Ventures Initiative Board of Directors. He also shares his knowledge of the government contract process with local participants of the SBA's 8(a) business development program.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Approves ITG as a Protégé in its Mentor-Protégé Program
February 25, 2004
DHS has approved a Mentor-Protégé Agreement between PEC Solutions, Inc. (PEC) and Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. (ITG). The DHS mentor-protégé program is designed to motivate and encourage large business prime contractors firms to provide mutually beneficial developmental assistance to small business concerns. Under the three-year agreement, PEC will provide developmental assistance to ITG. Among the benefits to the department is an expanded base of qualified small businesses, an alternative to contract bundling and increased subcontracting opportunities.
"PEC and ITG have successfully worked together for years. It, therefore, seems fitting that we have now formalized our relationship in a manner that can bring tremendous value to DHS. We are excited about this, and we look forward to the opportunities that we will have to demonstrate the effectiveness and benefits of our collaboration," said Mark Newsome, ITG's President and CEO.
