Government Technology

Russell Nichols

Staff Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Survey: Voters See Technology as Cost-Saving Solution for Governments
May 26, 2010 - As cloud computing interest grows, poll results reveal that most voters believe technology can boost efficiency at state and local levels.

Alabama Strengthens Medicaid Payment Accuracy with Innovative Contingency Contract
May 25, 2010 - For no money down, the Alabama Medicaid Agency will work with Ingenix, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, to review claims and identify funds owed to the state.

Reverse 911 System Goes Live in Cameron County, Texas
May 24, 2010 - Emergency notification technology keeps residents informed about various disasters in certain areas, expedites public safety responses.

States Bring Purpose-Driven Social Networking Tools to Schools
May 23, 2010 - Should a state spend $1.15 million on a Web-based portal designed to connect students, support college and career transitions?

Hawaii Tracks Vehicle Violations With Online Monitoring System
May 20, 2010 - First-of-its-kind online service allows rental car companies to monitor each vehicle in their fleet, pay off citations more quickly and steer clear of costly penalties.

Will Touchscreen Devices Transform Voter Registration Systems?
May 19, 2010 - Santa Clara County, Calif., signs off on historic and innovative measure that allows residents to register to vote by writing e-signatures on iPads, iPhones or other mobile devices.

Educators Seek New Ways to Steer Kids Toward Technical Fields
May 18, 2010 - Schools in Ohio, New York and Massachusetts increase focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

Open Source Web-Mapping App in Douglas County, Nev., Offers Aerial View of Local Data
May 18, 2010 - Interactive mapping tool gives residents and businesses 24-hour access to property data such as floodplains, public lands, trails, zoning and more.

IT Workers Teach, Learn in Georgia High Schools
May 14, 2010 - Georgia program pairs unemployed IT professionals with computing teachers to boost number and diversity of computer science students.

Free Website Leverages Teaching Tools, Builds Virtual Learning Environment
May 11, 2010 - Udemy aims to democratize online education by allowing users to post videos, presentations, blogs and host live virtual classroom sessions.

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