Government Technology

Andy Opsahl

Features Editor

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Backing Up Twitter and Facebook Posts Challenges Governments
January 20, 2010 - Four tools for archiving social media posts for possible public records requests.

New Broadband Stimulus Requirements Include Urban Cities
January 19, 2010 - New list of broadband stimulus eligibility requirements enable urban cities to compete by not mandating 'unserved' or 'underserved' coverage status.

Federal Agencies Split for Second Funding Window of Broadband Stimulus
January 15, 2010 - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration will focus on funding middle-mile broadband projects, while the U.S. Rural Utilities Service will award last-mile projects.

Is the Federal Government's Defined Speed for Broadband Too Slow?
January 08, 2010 - Advocates of higher minimum broadband speeds say the National Broadband Plan may not be fast enough for citizens.

FCC Seeks One-Month Extension for National Broadband Plan
January 07, 2010 - FCC chairman requests an extra month to establish National Broadband Plan to read through mountain of public comments.

New York Telecom Wins Broadband Stimulus Grant
January 06, 2010 - New York telecommunications provider wins $39.7 million in broadband stimulus money to extend fiber to more than 70 communities, upstate.

Houston's My City Consolidates GIS Data from City Agencies
January 06, 2010 - Enterprise GIS makes more accurate maps available to citizens and city departments.

California DMV Poised to Launch Collaboration with Counties
January 04, 2010 - California county CIOs collaborate with the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to reform a bureaucratic process.

Boston Public Library and Partners Win Broadband Stimulus
December 31, 2009 - The Boston Public Library, partnered with two other city agencies, won $1.9 million in broadband stimulus money for added public computers.

Seattle CIO Addresses Layoff Fears Using Internal Blog
December 21, 2009 -

Bill Schrier, CIO of Seattle, addresses employee fears over layoffs using his internal city blog.


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