E-Government

New Orleans Tech Community Wants to Wow Super Bowl Fans

January 8, 2013 - A hackathon aims to develop the best ideas for enhancing the visitor experience at Super Bowl 47.

Social Media Giants Debut on Worst Customer Service List

January 8, 2013 - The latest ranking by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index lists the 15 worst U.S. companies when it comes to customer service.

GovTech Innovators: Eric Patten, Esri’s Maritime Mapping Expert

January 7, 2013 - How do agencies use Esri technology for maritime operations and how might this change in the future?

3 Key Ingredients to a Data Science Degree

January 7, 2013 - Universities need a data science degree, and these ingredients go into making it.

Paying Taxes Using PayPal?

January 4, 2013 - The U.S. Postal Service will serve as the testing ground for a federal program that will allow users to conduct online transactions with the government using established digital identities.

Finding the Next Facebook

January 4, 2013 - Five up-and-coming social media sites and applications government should keep an eye on.

What's Next After Obama's Re-Election?

January 4, 2013 - President Obama’s re-election clarifies the future of health IT, the Affordable Care Act and other key initiatives.

Using Social Media to Enhance Situational Awareness

January 4, 2013 - Listening to relevant posts from the public on social media platforms helps governments drive action and respond to emergencies.

Montgomery County, Md., Online Platform Maps Digital Future

January 3, 2013 - Intended to serve as the foundation for Montgomery County's future open government efforts, the county has a new online portal for open data and services.

Interactive Website Explores History of Universe

January 3, 2013 - ChronoZoom chronicles nearly 14 billion years of history in an easily digestible format.

3 Technology Issues to Ponder in 2013

January 2, 2013 - Cybersecurity, drones and identity management will figure prominently this year.

How Acting Like a Tech Entrepreneur Can Improve Government Services

January 2, 2013 - By letting the public test unfinished websites and apps, agencies are completing projects faster and more cheaply.

Catching Criminals on Pinterest?

January 2, 2013 - The widely used, visually-oriented platform is helping social media-savvy law enforcement agencies drive up arrest rates.

Vennard Wright Reimagines Prince George’s County

January 2, 2013 - Prince George’s County, Md., appoints former tech director of Friends With Hillary as its CIO.

How Constituent Self-Service Helps Government Save Money and Improve Services

December 26, 2012 - It’s crucial to develop a strong constituent self-service plan and platform that can handle public requests without creating additional tasks for understaffed offices.

Greg Wass Brings Collaboration Focus to Illinois

December 21, 2012 - In August, Greg Wass left his position as CIO of Cook County, Ill., to become senior advisor for Gov. Pat Quinn, where he is focused on intergovernmental collaboration and budgetary efficiency.

Raleigh Hires First-Ever Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager

December 21, 2012 - As the city's first-ever Innovation and Entrepreneurship Manager, Derrick Minor will work to retain companies in Raleigh, N.C., and help them grow.

Holiday Gift Ideas for 'Govies'

December 20, 2012 - Government Technology attempts to assist last-minute and undecided shoppers during the holiday season.

Video Chats Improving Police Response in Silicon Valley

December 20, 2012 - California's Redwood City Police Department is connecting better with residents through the use of live video and text chats.

10 Transformational Impacts of the Cloud in 2013

December 20, 2012 - The cloud's impact will transform business and government in the biggest disruption IT has experienced in 25 years.