Government Technology

Andy Opsahl

Features Editor

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Utah CTO David Fletcher on the State's Use of Geo-IP Technology
November 23, 2009 - Geo-IP displays link content that's customized to a citizen's physical location.

Federal Transparency Trend Could Spread to States
November 20, 2009 - Aggressive new federal emphasis on transparency could lead to an imitation of that in states, says former deputy administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Avoids Traffic Snarls With Camera System
November 16, 2009 - Traffic management video system in Arlington, Texas, keeps traffic smooth near sprawling Cowboys Stadium.

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One
November 10, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

Broadband Grant Applications Overwhelming Feds, Says GAO Report
October 28, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS lack the time and staff to thoroughly evaluate broadband stimulus grants, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Utah.gov Uses Geo IP to Customize User Experience
October 26, 2009 - Geo IP lets Utah citizens receive links that geographically apply to them when viewing Utah.gov.

Short-Staffed Local Governments Struggle with Stimulus Grants
October 25, 2009 - Government layoffs leave cities and counties without resources to capture ARRA funds.

Houston Exploring Consolidation and Outsourcing Options
October 22, 2009 - Houston's IT consulting firm indicates likely interest in consolidation and outsourcing from the city.

New 911 Standard Sparks Interest From Local Governments
October 20, 2009 - New 911 technology standard designed to save 911 call processing time appeals to more local public safety agencies.

Fairfax County, Va., Awarded for Purposely Plain Portal
October 14, 2009 -

Fairfax County, Va., wins top county portal award with a plain design.


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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
 

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