Exclusives

Opportunity in Crisis: Consolidation, Collaboration & Cooperation in Local Government

As governments take up the challenge of providing more affordable service to citizens in tough economic times, it is quite possible that in many areas  the days of single, local jurisdiction standalone systems may be over. This white paper explores possible ways to harness consolidation and collaboration as an effective strategy to improving efficiency and service while lowering costs.

2008 Digital Cities Survey Executive Summary

E.Republic’s Center for Digital Government and the Digital Communities program released results of the eighth annual Digital Cities Survey, which examines how cities use technology to create a seamless environment between local government and constituents.

Government 2.0: Building Communities with Web 2.0 and Social Networking

The jury is still out on Web 2.0, with as many jurisdictions exploring its possibilities in creating new avenues for interaction and shared communication, as those that see it as pure media hype. Over the last few months, our CIO Task Force has taken a hard examination at this highly-debated issue, and its evolving strategic role in enhancing existing relationship with citizens and meeting expectations of future Millennial public servants.

This strategy paper offers practical insight and a comprehensive preparedness checklist to help you assess the advantages, risks and requisite infrastructure in order to go Web 2.0

 

2007 Digital Cities Survey Report

The most technology-advanced cities in America were named by the Center for Digital Government based on its 2007 Digital Cities Survey. In the report on major findings from the survey, cities reported an increased capacity for information technology services and underlying infrastructure, in order to better serve citizens and provide economic improvements for cities, towns and their collaborating partners, according to the results and success stories of survey respondents.

Special Report: A Foundation for the Future of Local Government

In fiscal 2008, governors' budget proposals show a lower expected growth rate of just 4.2 percent, with expenditures expected to total $642 billion. Pressures will likely increase in health care, criminal justice, employee benefits and pensions, and physical infrastructure -- in part to make up for the lingering effects of cuts made in previous years. Even so, demand for digital infrastructure is increasing.

Critical Mass: How digital technology will redefine the way you live