
Mass. agrees to $62.2M software contract for real ID licenses
BOSTON >> The ability of Massachusetts residents to access certain federal buildings and airplane departure gates in future years could depend on the success of a $62.2 million contract with a Colorado company hired to revamp the state’s three-decade-old driver’s license software system.
After the Massachusetts Department of Transportation authorized the state to move forward with Fast Enterprises on Thursday, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said the new software package could support the state’s plans for licenses that comply with the federal REAL ID law.

2016 Best of New York and Hugh Carey Awards Announced
Presented by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government, the Best of New York Awards recognize state and local government organizations for their standout contributions, best practices and works of distinction in information technology that improve citizen services.
Congratulations to the 2016 Best of New York Award Winners:
Demonstrated Excellence in Project Management
Michelle Miao, Ph.D., BTS Program Director
New York City Department of Finance
Best Application Serving an Agency’s Business Needs
NYC Department of Finance Integrated Business Tax System
The NYC Dept of Finance Integrated Business Tax System or “BTS” is implemented using Fast Enterprises’ GenTax® software.

Fast Enterprises Surpasses 1,000 Employees, Announces Two Associate Partner Promotions
Government software and consulting services provider Fast Enterprises, LLC (FAST) recently surpassed the 1,000th employee mark, more than doubling its workforce in a little over two years. The company also named as associate partners two long-time employees, Ken Buna and Carmen Kurushima, both senior FAST project managers.

Board of Equalization Approves $85M Contract for CROS Project
The Board of Equalization voted Tuesday to approve an $85.1 million contract with FAST Enterprises as primary vendor of the Centralized Revenue Opportunity System (CROS).
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BOE Selects Fast Enterprises for Landmark Information Technology Modernization Project
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) approved Fast Enterprises as the contractor for its CROS project during its meeting on August 30, 2016 in Sacramento. The Board voted unanimously to approve the $85.171 million dollar contract.

TAJ's 2015/16 eCampaign reaps benefits
Tax Administration Jamaica’s (TAJ) eServices portfolio for the 2015/16 financial year indicates growth in the use of eServices in most areas. This is as a result of TAJ’s drive to change the culture of filing and paying taxes. This reflects a behavioural shift not only in the attitude towards paying taxes but also, paying taxes using non-traditional channels. Taxpayers continue to respond favourably to TAJ’s online services which were boosted by the expansion of the Revenue Administration Information System (RAiS) during the year.