- Excellence in Telework IT Case Study: United States Patent and Trademark Office
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is vital to the American innovator. At the cutting edge of innovation, the agency grants patents and registers trademarks throughout American industries, keeping up with an overwhelming demand of applications. In FY 2010, the Patent Business Unit examined 522,407 applications and the Trademark Business Unit processed 367,027 applications. As the agency strives to protect new ideas and investments, it also looks to drive innovation in the way its employees work.
federal, research, technology, technology case studies - Excellence in Telework IT Case Study: United States Department of Agriculture
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a workforce of approximately 120,000 employees and provides the nation with leadership in many areas including food, agriculture, natural resources, and rural development. The Department also has between 20,000 and 30,000 partners in the industry, in contracts, and with state governments and has a presence in nearly every state across the nation. USDA’s responsibilities range from supporting customer sites, to managing food processing sites on farms, to patrolling borders to manage animal transport and health. With such a diverse set of functions, USDA recognizes that mobility is the answer for the workforce of tomorrow and is leading the way in streamlining operations and managing a distributed workforce.
federal, research, technology, technology case studies