GDI Infotech launches the Government Solutions Practice offering leading-edge technology solutions for local government

GDI Infotech, a leader in Information Management Solutions and Services, today announced the formation of its new Government Solutions Practice.  David Behen, the former Deputy Administrator of Washtenaw County (Michigan), joins GDI Infotech as the Government Solutions Practice Leader and Vice President.

GDI has a long history working with local and state government organizations delivering information integration and IT services.  The Government Solutions Practice will focus on leveraging this experience to offer new technology, web-based and information-driven solutions and services to local and state governments.  David Behen brings his experience from a distinguished career of over 13 years in public service, the last 10 with Washtenaw County, Michigan.  

David has been a leader in driving technology improvements for a more efficient and transparent government.  He has been named twice to the prestigious CIO 100 list of the top 100 IT programs by CIO Magazine, and to the influential Crain’s Detroit Business “40 Under 40” list for outstanding professional achievement before the age of forty.

David spearheaded the popular and successful Wireless Washtenaw effort two years ago to provide free or low-cost high-speed Internet access to the entire county through a public-private partnership. Washtenaw County has been named eight times as one of the nation’s Top Ten Digital Counties by the Center for Digital Government with the National Association of Counties (NACo).

“Technology, leveraging the Web and open access, is more powerful than ever in our history.  Now is the time to bring these solutions to government organizations and make them more efficient and smarter while expanding services and opportunities to citizens.  I’m excited about this new role to further serve the public with greater impact,” said David.

David has served as co-chair for the CIO Council for the Public Technology Institute (PTI), the national non-profit research and technology organization based in Washington DC.  Dr. Alan Shark, Executive Director of PTI said, “David is a strong advocate and leader in government technology solutions.  He has given a significant amount of his time to share and facilitate with other peer organizations to grow technology directions on a national level.  He has consistently demonstrated his keen leadership skills and has earned respect and admiration among his peers.

Bhushan Kulkarni, CEO of GDI Infotech stated “GDI has made significant investments over the last few years to develop new innovative solutions, software and services that focus on the emerging technology needs of government organizations. We are very excited that David chose to stay in Michigan to work with us giving us added vision, knowledge and experience.”

About GDI Infotech

GDI specializes in Information Integration Solutions and Services.  Drawing from a strong foothold in Healthcare, Financial, Higher Education and Government sectors, GDI solutions and services drive new revenue opportunities, efficiencies and information access.  GDI builds teams and solutions that are specifically focused on breaking down information silos and establishing integrated information as an enterprise asset. The GDI web-based “information action” software platform transforms information overload into useful and valuable information. GDI is an award winning, privately-held, certified minority-owned business headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan with clients across the USA.

To learn more about GDI, visit www.gdii.com