Sandia Webmaster Larry Perrine, also a public information officer, says the labs' web site is proving itself valuable for spreading the word about Sandia's technical accomplishments. We put our news releases on the web and feature the major technical ones on our home page along with related color photos and art. This saves us a lot of time and mailing expense, and ensures that the news is fresh. Much of the work that has produced the Sandia web pages' look and feel revolves around the Labs' Advanced Communication Department. Our continued success will be based on how well we continuously adapt to readily provide the information visitors want in the form they want it.
Visitors appreciate flexibility and responsiveness.
Our downloadable audio and photo file formats, in fact, are based on direct customer feedback. Ontiveros notes that data on most frequently downloaded files indicate people are interested in electronic versions of Labs brochures. Not surprisingly, Albuquerque tops the list. D.C. Sandia is a multiprogram Department of Energy laboratory operated by Lockheed Martin. With main facilities in Albuquerque and Livermore, Calif., Sandia has research and develop programs contributing to natural security, energy and environment technologies, and economic competitiveness.