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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... more

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... more


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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.

Digital Communities Exclusive

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.

Digital Communities Exclusive

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

 

Audio/Video/Webinar

2008 Digital Counties Survey Winners iSeminar

CIOs give the inside scoop on how their county rose to the top of this annual comprehensive evaluation of online service delivery, governance models and efficient use of government resources.

Tech & Learning Podcast

As the managing editor for Tech & Learning, Kevin Hogan is very enthused about some of the new software he is seeing.

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Digital Directions Podcast

If you were Kevin Bushweller and had recently launched a publication aimed at helping school district CIOs integrate technology, you would be smiling as much as he does. Learn about Kevin's new venture, Digital Directions, in this interview...and the social media project he has created for educators.

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Converge Magazine Podcast

Lei Lani Cauthen and Marina Leight are the dynamic duo of Converge Magazine and the Center for Digital Education. In this podcast interview from NECC in San Antonio, you'll learn more about their editorial vision, and why teachers should stop thinking of themselves as teachers.

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White Papers

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Improving Availability and Reducing Operating Costs For Your UC Environment

E-mail, phone, fax, instant messaging, web, and video conferencing. Integrating these many technologies can reduce costs and improve productivity.

Digital Communities Exclusive

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.

Industry Member Resource

Getting the Best Value for Your IT Dollar in a Down Economy

Optimizing performance and increasing IT staff productivity are key to getting the best ROI. IT will be instrumental in driving down operational costs.

Industry Member Resource

Storage Capacity Management for Oracle Databases

Plan for Oracle database growth. Learn how good capacity management offers reduced risk, increased efficiency and cost effectiveness.

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Case Studies

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Unleashing the Power of System Center for the Entire IT Environment

Microsoft overview of System Center Operations Manager 2007 and Quest capabilities for extending Operations Manager to more than 240 non-Windows systems, applications, clients, devices, and hardware components.

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The Active Directory Recycle Bin: The End of Third-Party Tools?

Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a new feature of special interest to anyone who has ever wished AD had an “undo” button – a sort of recycle bin for Active Directory objects.

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Strong User Authentication: Best-in-Class Performance at Assuring Identities

This Aberdeen Group research benchmark provides insight and recommendations for all organizations that are interested in decreasing their reliance on usernames and passwords for user authentication.

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Simplify and Standardize Systems Management

Introduction to how organizations can address the challenges of heterogeneous systems management with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 and Quest Management Xtensions - Configuration Manager 2007 Edition.

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