Colin Wood

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

Recent Articles

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?

Indiana's New CIO Sets Sights on No. 1

February 07, 2013 - Newly appointed CIO Paul Baltzell outlines ambitious tech plans for Indiana, echoing incoming Gov. Mike Pence's intention to take the state from good to great.

Los Angeles Announces Website Redesign and Mobile App

February 06, 2013 - During a press conference conducted via a Google Hangout, the city of Los Angeles announced two new pieces of technology to help the government catch up with other cities.

Can Alicia Keys Save BlackBerry?

February 04, 2013 - BlackBerry launched a new operating system and phone line intended to capture the consumer market, but will these new products impact government?

Google Plus Surges, Boasting Higher Usage than Twitter

February 01, 2013 - According to a recent report, Google Plus is now the second most popular social media platform, ahead of Twitter, but are governments using it to their advantage?

Chicago Open311 Empowers Texters

January 29, 2013 - Chicago's Open311 adds an SMS service tracking feature its CTO says is the first of its kind.

6 Ways to Optimize Gov-to-Citizen Communication

January 25, 2013 - Governments looking to improve communication with their constituents may want to consider these suggestions and best practices from a recent GovDelivery and EfficientGov webinar.

Mississippi Parks Apps United with Common Interface

January 25, 2013 - A technology upgrade at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks makes operations easier, more transparent and cheaper for the state.

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