Government Technology

Wayne Hanson

Senior Executive Editor, Center For Digital Government

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Virginia Telework Day is Aug. 3
July 15, 2009 - Businesses are encouraged to participate as a way to test business continuity plans for an emergency.

"Warning, You Are Approaching a Radar-Controlled Speed Camera"
July 13, 2009 - Camera locations provide a warning when a motorist is approaching one of the camera-equipped intersections.

Missouri to Take DNA Samples From Those Arrested
July 10, 2009 - "I believe ... we will save the lives of some young girls in Missouri this year."

Virginia Submits High-Speed Rail Pre-applications
July 09, 2009 - "The availability of ARRA funds will help deliver more transportation choices and economic benefits to the public much more quickly than we would otherwise be able to achieve."

Recovery.gov to Redesign, Upgrade Transparency
July 09, 2009 - "Recovery.gov 2.0 will use innovative and interactive technologies to help taxpayers see where their dollars are being spent."

The Hook: San Francisco Reboots Towing
July 09, 2009 - The disposal of unclaimed vehicles -- estimated by some reports to be as many as one quarter of those towed -- is a big source of revenue.

Telemedicine Addressed by European Commission
July 08, 2009 - Includes examples of telemedicine deployment and its effects on patients and society.

Japanese Employees Face "Smile-Measuring" Software
July 08, 2009 - Scores based on eye movement, lip curvature and wrinkles.

ARRA Administrative Costs: NASACT Audio Conference
July 08, 2009 - "Should enable states to obtain the resources necessary for enhancing their administrative capacity to meet the Recovery Act responsibilities."

$1.16 Billion Indiana Welfare Outsourcing Contract in Jeopardy
July 08, 2009 - Twenty percent of food stamp cases are allegedly being mishandled, among other complaints.

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Collaboration for the Public Sector



Collaborative Justice: Transforming Criminal Justice Services Through Unified Collaboration
This issue brief examines video collaboration in every stage of the human justice process, demonstrating how this technology can not only make services more efficient, affordable, and accessible.

Cloud-Based Services Accelerate Public Sector Adoption of Video Collaboration
Today, thanks to new cloud technologies and high-quality networks, mobile video services - which provide not only cost savings but which help governmental interactions become more efficient - are more feasible than ever before.

Modernization as a Service: Acquiring IT through Innovative Procurement

Five Ways Collaboration is Driving Government Performance

Mobile Video Collaboration: The New Business Reality