Government Technology

Steve Towns

Features Editor

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Michigan’s John Nixon Named Governing Public Official of the Year
October 18, 2012 - As budget director, Nixon has led the charge for strategic technology investments.

The Center for Internet Security Boosts Government Cybersecurity (VIDEO)
October 09, 2012 - In the war on cybercrime, the nonprofit information sharing group may be state and local government's secret weapon.

Putting the ‘I’ in CIO (Opinion)
August 23, 2012 - CIOs are getting more innovative in sharing resources.

‘Footloose’ Moment Teaches IT Lessons in Roseville, Calif.
August 03, 2012 - A rapidly spreading rumor about the city last year offers a cautionary tale for public officials who think social media has little to do with the business of governing.

2012: The Social Media Election? (Opinion)
June 29, 2012 - Exploring how technologies are changing the way candidates outreach to voters and how voters choose candidates.

Public CIOs Can Help Attract Tech Incubators (Opinion)
June 15, 2012 - Tech growth means public CIOs can play a role in drawing tech startups to local economies.

Lessons from Utah's Massive Data Breach (Opinion)
June 05, 2012 - Utah's former CIO Steve Fletcher says cybersecurity is everyone's job.

Michigan Shows Why CIOs Need a Friend in the Budget Office (Opinion)
June 04, 2012 - In too many instances, they aren't on the same page - or even speaking the same language.

2 Reasons Why You Should Pay Attention to Social Media (Video)
May 31, 2012 - Local IT leaders share practical uses for social media.

The Secret Ingredient of a Successful Health Benefits Exchange (VIDEO)
May 30, 2012 - California's point man for health IT standards and policies says one key component has little to do with technology.

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