Budget & Finance

Texas Releases Recommended Fixes for Data Center Consolidation

November 13, 2009 - Study commissioned by the Department of Information Resources cites bad morale, ineffective governance, data backup problems, among other issues -- and suggests Texas renegotiate its contract with IBM.

California Legislative Analyst's Office Suggests Change in Large-Project IT Procurement

November 12, 2009 - This competition is often referred to as a 'bake-off.'

How Fiscally Imperiled is Your State?

November 11, 2009 - An attempt to help understand why some states are suffering more acutely from the nation's economic crisis than others.

10,000 ARRA Transportation Projects Funded

November 11, 2009 - This winter, DOT will announce $8 billion in grants to launch high-speed rail in America.

HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

November 11, 2009 - Terms of the transaction have been approved by the HP and 3Com boards of directors.

DHS Launches Web Site With Resources for Veterans

November 10, 2009 - Includes business opportunities, guidance on adjusting to civilian employment and more.

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One

November 10, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

State and Local IT News in Brief

November 4, 2009 - Virginia CIO discusses outsourcing issues, former New Orleans CIO loses civil suit.

$151 Million Awarded for Energy Research Projects

November 2, 2009 - "Pie in the sky mad science" to "so crazy it just might work."

Broadband Grant Applications Overwhelming Feds, Says GAO Report

October 28, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS lack the time and staff to thoroughly evaluate broadband stimulus grants, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Vermont Utilities Receive $69 Million for Smart Grid Rollout

October 27, 2009 - Smart grid projects will include a statewide fiber-optic build-out that enhances Vermont's grid, improves interconnections with surrounding states and Quebec, and facilitates statewide broadband.

Treasury Allocates $2.2 Billion in Bonds for Renewable Energy Development

October 27, 2009 - Help to obtain lower cost financing for clean energy development projects.

Obama Announces $3.4 Billion for Smart Grid Projects

October 26, 2009 - Called the largest single energy-grid modernization investment in U.S. history.

Short-Staffed Local Governments Struggle with Stimulus Grants

October 25, 2009 - Government layoffs leave cities and counties without resources to capture ARRA funds.

Personal Computing: Going Smaller With Netbooks

October 23, 2009 - Compared with a year ago, netbook sales revenue grew a whopping 264 percent.

Watchdog: No Quick Fix for Stimulus Data Quality

October 22, 2009 - Better quality recovery spending data is expected for subsequent quarterly reports.

Houston Exploring Consolidation and Outsourcing Options

October 22, 2009 - Houston's IT consulting firm indicates likely interest in consolidation and outsourcing from the city.

Report: Solar Power Getting Cheaper

October 21, 2009 - Costs declined by more than 30 percent from 1998 to 2008, and fell by 4 percent in the last year.

IT Budgeting and Decision Making: Maximizing Your Government's Technology Investments

October 20, 2009 - IT Budgeting and Decision Making: Maximizing Your Government's Technology Investments

EU Opens GSM to Advanced Wireless Communication Devices

October 19, 2009 - "The new EU rules published today allow the re-farming of the radio spectrum in the GSM band for new mobile services, strengthen competition and save the mobile industry up to EUR1.6 billion in capital costs."