Government Technology

Steve Towns, Editor

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

California Security Chief Aims to Secure Social Networks, Teleworkers
July 14, 2009 -

CISO Mark Weatherford prepares strategic security plan for California.


Chicago Opens Technology High School
July 09, 2009 - Chicago Academy of Advanced Technology is designed to fill gaps in technology work force.

Beth Noveck on the Future of Government Transparency
July 06, 2009 - Leader of President Obama's open-government initiative says performance measures are crucial.

Texas Consolidation Saves Money Despite Delays, Report Says
June 16, 2009 - Statewide consolidation plan has reduced costs by $11 million over past two years, accounting firm finds.

Order Cuts Year-End Technology Buying in California
June 09, 2009 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates unfilled vendor contracts in response to state budget crisis.

Stimulus Reporting: CIOs See Technology, Policy Challenges -- VIDEO
June 04, 2009 - Looming stimulus reporting deadline focuses attention on need for rules and data standards.

Obama's First 100 Days Show Willingness to Listen to State and Local Concerns (Opinion)
June 03, 2009 - Office of Management and Budget must still issue guidelines on tracking stimulus spending.

Digital Dashboard Will Track California Technology Projects
May 31, 2009 - California CIO's Office releases project management rules and launches new transparency effort.

HP CEO Mark Hurd: Technology Transformation Takes Commitment, Investment
May 13, 2009 - HP slashed servers and software applications. The experience holds lessons for California.

Beth Noveck: Government Transparency Must Deliver Results
May 10, 2009 -

Obama's open government guru says transparency should empower better decision-making and performance.


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