RI.gov Launches Free iPhone Application

PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The official website of the state of Rhode Island (http://www.RI.gov) announced today the release of the free RI.gov iPhone application, available immediately through the iPhone App Store and iTunes.

The application allows users to take advantage of the advanced capabilities of the iPhone and iPod Touch interface, making it even easier to conduct business with government.

Some features of the application include:

• Tweets from state agencies and officials
• Browse state government meetings
• View the latest state government news
• View photos in the RI.gov Flickr group
• Browse RI.gov’s available online services

The RI.gov application provides a quick reference to state agencies, services, maps, and current news. The application also makes it easy to locate online government services through a simple search interface or through topical browsing. The RI.gov website has over one million visits each year and the new iPhone application will provide another gateway for citizens to interact with government.

For more information, visit www.ri.gov/mobile.

About RI.gov

RI.gov (http://www.RI.gov) is Rhode Island's homepage and official website, a collaborative effort between the state of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Interactive. The RI.gov website and online services are developed and maintained by Rhode Island Interactive, a Providence-based member of eGovernment firm NIC’s (NASDAQ: EGOV) family of companies. In addition to offering paper-saving online services, RI.gov is committed to using 100% green electricity and recycled paper for all internal printing and copying.

About NIC

NIC is the nation's leading provider of official state government websites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. NIC provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,000 federal, state, and local agencies that serve 98 million people in the United States. Additional information is available at http://www.nicusa.com.

CONTACT:

RI.gov
Nicole Courtemanche
401-831-8099 x230
nicolec@nicusa.com

KEYWORDS:   United States  North America  Rhode Island

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:   Technology  Consumer Electronics  Internet  Public Policy/Government  Mobile/Wireless  State/Local

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