Budget & Finance

Low-Cost Community Wireless Network Planned in Northeast Maryland

July 11, 2011 - Harford County CIO would like the network to provide low-cost wireless connectivity to residents and free Wi-Fi access for business use.

Report: 75 Percent of Minnesota Tech Agency Staff Furloughed

July 6, 2011 - The Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology will continue to maintain critical services, such as cyber-security, despite furloughs.

The Price of Productivity

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Today more than ever, it's crucial that agencies make informed decisions.

Amazon, Overstock Flee California in Wake of New Tax Law

June 30, 2011 - Industry opinion seems to back move by the state.

Capitalizing on Your Local Government Server

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Read this series of government papers to find out the benefits a server can bring your local government agency, and the important steps and considerations to make throughout a server’s lifecycle to ensure you are getting the most out of your investment.

Application Consolidation — Where the Real Savings Is

June 27, 2011 - After several years of virtualizing servers, CIOs look toward the next step: eliminating redundant software applications.

Michigan CTO Dan Lohrmann Given IT Leadership Award

June 2, 2011 - Govtech.com blogger Dan Lohrmann recognized by InfoWorld as one of 10 technologists who have moved their organizations in new directions.

Cash-Strapped Local CIOs Test Flexibility of Software Licenses

June 1, 2011 - Restrictive software licenses obstruct innovative ways of cutting IT costs, say some CIOs.

State and Local Governments Keep Saving Amid Slow Economic Growth

June 1, 2011 - As the economy slowly recovers, CIOs still work to cut costs.

Washington City, Utah, switches to Apple environment

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - New environment provides security and efficiency.

Cloud Security Continues to Concern Government IT Purchasers

May 31, 2011 - The government IT purchasing to-do list includes secure cloud migration and increased network efficiency as budgets are projected to shrink this year.

Governments Across the Globe Face Similar Changes

May 20, 2011 - From cloud computing to social media policy, governments face challenges worldwide.

Book Review: The Comeback by Gary Shapiro

May 12, 2011 - How innovation will restore the American dream.

Reports: North Miami Mayor Had Secret Cameras Installed in His Office

May 5, 2011 - Mayor Andre Pierre thought someone was stealing items in his office, as questions arise about procurement of the surveillance camera.

Feds Ramp Up Efforts to Consolidate 2,000-Plus Data Centers

May 2, 2011 - Federal agencies are being mindful of security concerns when migrating systems to the cloud, federal CIO Vivek Kundra said.

Report: Feds Could Save $14.4 Billion Moving to the Cloud

April 26, 2011 - But VMware / MeriTalk survey finds most federal government CIOs and IT managers aren’t using the OMB’s Cloud First policy.

IT Outsourcing and Consolidation Could Save North Carolina Millions

April 22, 2011 - State could save $57.6 million in IT costs, according to report.

Economic Conditions and Changing Technology Challenge Local Government (Opinion)

April 18, 2011 - Technology organizations must balance expectations and resources to be successful.

New York State Pursues Delinquent Taxes With Analytics Tool

April 15, 2011 - In 2010, New York state’s Department of Taxation and Finance implemented an IBM analytics tool to help recover $83 million in delinquent taxes.

Kansas Hunts for New Fishing Revenue With Data Analytics

April 15, 2011 - Data analytics software has helped the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks bring in $3.8 million more in licensing fees during a three-year span.