Government Technology

Russell Nichols

Staff Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Microsoft Cloud Helps Deliver Virtual Ballots to Voters Overseas
October 04, 2010 - By hosting technology on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, Democracy Live enhances online absentee ballot tools for Americans abroad.

New Jersey Eyes Future With Traffic Forecasts
September 30, 2010 - By early 2011, motorists on two of America's busiest roadways will have access to a high-tech tool that forecasts potential traffic jams up to 10 minutes in advance.

Bar Codes Enhance Tax Services in Madison County, Ky.
September 28, 2010 - With bar codes on tax bills and an upgraded online tax search, the Madison County, Ky., Sheriff's Department hopes to streamline services for taxpayers this season.

Minnesota Launches Landmark Microsoft Cloud Collaboration
September 27, 2010 - Office of Enterprise Technology signs agreement to make Minnesota the first U.S. state to house key business applications in a private cloud, officials say.

The Most Active U.S. Cities on Twitter
September 22, 2010 - Social media use in the private sector mirrors government trends, according to survey analysts.

Neighborhood Watch Goes Digital in Ramsey County, Minn.
September 20, 2010 - Ramsey County Sheriff's Office lets public view real-time footage from 10 surveillance cameras to help prevent crime.

Arlington County, Va., to Switch Streetlights to LEDs
September 17, 2010 - Arlington County expects light-emitting diodes to save more than $1 million per year and benefit the environment.

Minnesota’s First CIO, Gopal Khanna, to Resign in December
September 15, 2010 - Gopal Khanna will leave his post on Dec. 15, wrapping up five years of service, in which he helped save the state $200 million.

35 Stimulus Investments to Fund State Broadband Projects
September 14, 2010 - In the second round of Broadband Technology Opportunities Program award announcements, the feds dole out $482 million to help states expand broadband infrastructure and access to millions of homes, businesses and institutions.

Chattanooga, Tenn., Gets Pricey 1 Gbps Broadband
September 13, 2010 - Ultra-high speed broadband service costs $350 per month in Chattanooga, Tenn., so it's targeted at businesses rather than households.

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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