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SHARE Recognizes Social Security Administration for Excellence in Technology

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The Social Security Administration has been recognized for its outstanding achievement in technology by SHARE, the world's first organization of computing professionals. The SHARE 2006 Award for Excellence in Technology, sponsored by IBM, was presented to the Administration's project team members Judy Miskill and Scott Simmons for their innovative approach to network connectivity. This achievement resulted in a network that is significantly more resilient, reliable, and scalable, allowing thousands of employees to manage data regarding taxes, retirement, disability, family benefits, survivors, and Medicare more effectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Social Security Administration's project team, led by Judy Miskill and Scott Simmons, was recognized for their innovation in network connectivity, which improved the Administration's ability to manage data on taxes, retirement, disability, family benefits, survivors, and Medicare.
  • The project team leveraged SHARE presentations and resources, including SNA Subarea-to-APPN Migration, Enterprise Extender, TCP/IP on z/OS, OSA's, CIPs, SNA Switch, and others, to inform their migration effort.
  • SHARE played a significant role in the project's success, providing valuable resources and learning opportunities for the Administration's team.
  • The Social Security Administration had a dedicated project team of 20 individuals who contributed to the award-winning project, including Bob Balassone (Project Leader), John Beklik, Joe Berkeley, Ron Bosley, Jay Buddiga, Andrea Chambers, Nick Cocoros, Mary Cox, Ron Greenberg, Marsha Hartman, Gina Kotowski, Bob Leffel, Kathy Milligan, Judy Miskill, Joe O'Farrall, Mike Schillenberg, Angela Schmitz, Scott Simmons, Ralph Snyder, Dave Spring, Ron Squires, Rich Terzigni, Helen Torres, Wayne Wise, and Ron Wyatt.
  • The SHARE Award for Excellence in Technology is presented annually to a SHARE member organization that has demonstrated exceptional use of enterprise-class technology and SHARE resources.
  • The award recognizes the Social Security Administration's commitment to improving the economic security of Americans through innovative use of technology.

Statistics:

  • The Social Security Administration pays approximately 50 million beneficiaries $45 billion in benefits each month.
  • The Administration's new network is significantly more resilient, reliable, and scalable, allowing for improved management of data on taxes, retirement, disability, family benefits, survivors, and Medicare.
  • The project team had 20 contributing members, including Judy Miskill, Scott Simmons, and other IT professionals.
  • The SHARE Award for Excellence in Technology has been presented to organizations such as MIB (2005), Nationwide Insurance (2004), Caterpillar (2003), Travelers (2002), and ISPW BenchMark Technologies, Ltd. (2001).

Sources:

  • SHARE Inc. press release, dated March 10, 2006.
  • SHARE website, www.share.org.
  • IBM press release, dated March 10, 2006.
  • Social Security Administration website, www.ssa.gov.

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