Budget & Finance

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.

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.

Kentucky Recovers Millions of Dollars With Help From Tech Upgrades

April 12, 2011 - Kentucky Department of Revenue has recaptured approximately $4.1 million in delinquent vendor payments since January.

States Seek More Flexibilty to Spend Federal Funds

April 12, 2011 - CIOs hope White House memo leads to better funding allocation guidelines for state and local technology.

CES Leader Gary Shapiro Says U.S. Should Look to Innovation for Economic Growth

April 11, 2011 - CEO of Consumer Electronics Association says America must command in innovation to restore being a global leader.

IT Trends: California Secure IDs, Government IT Investment Plans

March 31, 2011 - Google digitizes Nelson Mandela, customer satisfaction survey.

AT&T and T-Mobile Merger Could Impact Local Government Revenue

March 22, 2011 - But experts are split as to what degree it may affect municipalities’ bottom line.

Detroit Meets Financial Reporting Deadline With New Software

March 14, 2011 - New tool pulls data from Oracle reports and puts the numbers in the city’s financial reporting template.