Government Technology

Colin Wood

Colin Wood is a Seattle-based writer who writes on various technology topics.

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

A Less Anonymous Internet?
March 04, 2013 - A bill opposing online anonymity was quickly shot down by privacy advocates in Illinois, but some experts think non-anonymous behavior online will someday prevail.

The Case for Drones
March 01, 2013 - While anti-drone legislation is cropping up across the country, some experts feel their public safety potential, including in fire and rescue situations, is being overlooked.

Lydia Murray Discusses the Changing Role of the CIO
February 27, 2013 - As CIO of Cook County, Ill., Murray also collaborates extensively with Chicago and is working to bring high-speed fiber to the county's court and jail facilities.

Could Google's Push for Digital Privacy Changes Affect Law Enforcement?
February 21, 2013 - Google is working to change the Electronic Communications Privacy Act to require that government investigators obtain a search warrant when requesting access to old emails and messages stored online.

LA Officials Say 311 App Was Worth the Wait
February 21, 2013 - Despite criticism of Los Angeles for being one of the last major cities to develop a mobile app, city officials feel the app's robust features make it a winner for citizens.

Will Changes to HIPAA Help Secure Health Data?
February 19, 2013 - In an online presentation, two experts on health-care security explained how upcoming changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act will affect health-care IT.

Texas Moves More Than 100,000 State Workers to Microsoft Cloud
February 15, 2013 - The new contract represents one of the largest state government cloud migrations ever.

California DMV Cancels IT Modernization Project Contract
February 14, 2013 - While one part of the two-system project will be completed on schedule, only "minimal work" has been done so far to upgrade the state's vehicle registration system.

Will the Dell Buyout Affect Government?
February 14, 2013 - As Dell's founder and its investors leverage a buyout, some government agencies are left wondering what will become of their own investments in the company's products.

Do Governments Need Personal Social Media Policies?
February 11, 2013 - While the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that private industry can't keep employees from venting about work online, how should government agencies handle personal social media policies?

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