In an age when you are liable to have more friends on the Internet than in the real world, Web 2.0 affect cannot be overlooked. And for the first time in history, the U.S. government is no longer disregarding it either. With a Presidential campaign forged by the Internet, it should be no shock that the Obama Administration, specifically Vivek Kundra, is using the Internet to touch base with the American people. This Gov 2.0 initiative is all about transparency of government and involvement of the American public.

Vivek Kundra believes that government information and services can be provided to taxpayers whenever and wherever they need it. As Federal CIO, Vivek Kundra works to ensure the governmental IT systems deliver quality data to U.S. citizens through initiatives such as Data.gov, Datamasher and even the White House blog. The overall idea is if government upholds information on an array of matters, that information should be regarded a national asset.

As Tech Czar, Vivek Kundra is in charge of the Federal government IT investiture and utilization. With his sizable IT background, Vivek Kundra will ensure that the Federal government spends wisely and effectively. Efficiently addressing the challenges facing our country while shedding squander and growing with technology can all be achieved with his understanding of IT. He is always seeking for new ways to help adapt private sector technologies that assist the Federal government in saving money.

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