E-Government

Do Video Games Offer More than Fun Times?

February 15, 2013 - In the last video in our series about the Computer History Museum, we look at the hidden value of video games.

Spectrum: Texting While Walking a High Risk to Pedestrians

February 15, 2013 - Harvesting tornado energy, Kickstarter cities

Supercomputers Handle Massive Tasks in Government Agencies

February 14, 2013 - In the fourth video in our series about the Computer History Museum, we look at the importance of supercomputers in the public and private sectors.

California DMV Cancels IT Modernization Project Contract

February 14, 2013 - While one part of the two-system project will be completed on schedule, only "minimal work" has been done so far to upgrade the state's vehicle registration system.

Will the Dell Buyout Affect Government?

February 14, 2013 - As Dell's founder and its investors leverage a buyout, some government agencies are left wondering what will become of their own investments in the company's products.

San Francisco Unveils One-Stop Business License and Permit Shop

February 14, 2013 - License 123 pulls San Francisco business licensing and permitting information onto a single website.

Data Storage: Older Methods Remain in Use Today

February 13, 2013 - In the third of our video series about the Computer History Museum, we look at what data storage through time looks like.

Cloud Adoption Increases as More Educators Use Cloud Services

February 12, 2013 - K-12, higher education and government move faster into the cloud because their employees already use it, a new survey says.

How Has Mobile Technology Evolved?

February 12, 2013 - In the second of our video series about the Computer History Museum, we look briefly at the vast array of computing machinery.

E-Waste and Us: 17,000 Tons Trashed Each Year (Infographic)

February 12, 2013 - Can we combat e-waste and create a recycling culture?

Do Governments Need Personal Social Media Policies?

February 11, 2013 - While the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that private industry can't keep employees from venting about work online, how should government agencies handle personal social media policies?

Where Did Technology Come From?

February 11, 2013 - In the first of our video series about the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif., we look briefly at the first 2,000 years of computing in society.

Should Consumers Be in the Driver’s Seat of Innovation?

February 11, 2013 - This California official says that yes, regulators should put consumers in charge.

12 Predictions for Tech in Government in 2013

February 11, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Digital Communications Division and the Federal Web Managers Council teamed up to draft big ideas and predictions for technology in government in 2013.

California Controller Announces IT Procurement Task Force

February 8, 2013 - Working with the Governor’s Office, the State Controller's Office has assembled a task force to build recommendations on IT procurement.

California Kills $90 Million Contract With SAP

February 8, 2013 - When test runs of approximately 1,300 paychecks contained about 100 types of errors, State Controller John Chiang canceled the contract.

Management Tool Smoothes Tablet Deployment

February 8, 2013 - Pierce County, Wash.’s use of a mobile device management solution helped IT staff better handle security and configuration of iPads.

California IT Leaders Honored at CIO Academy

February 8, 2013 - Awards were given for CIO of the Year, CTO of the Year, and two individuals were inducted into the newly created California Hall of Fame for Technology.

Citizenville Challenge Pushes Local Governments to Transform

February 7, 2013 - Five local governments have committed to taking steps toward building a government for the 21st century, using technology to transform the way government and citizens interact.

Upgraded Websites Produce Happier Citizens

February 7, 2013 - A new survey reveals that government investments in online portals bring results, in the form of improved customer satisfaction.