E-Government

Monrovia, Calif., Goes High- and Low-Tech to Crowdsource

December 19, 2012 - Website encourages online engagement for residents to submit feedback to the city.

Better Living Using Open Data

December 19, 2012 - The 10 best tools built with metro data sets in 2012.

When It Comes to Big Data, Should You Save Everything?

December 19, 2012 - The answer is no; the record-everything approach wastes both resources and money.

Boston's Reporting App Expands Statewide

December 18, 2012 - Following the city of Boston's Citizens Connect App, the city and Massachusetts announced a shared reporting app that will reach 36 cities and towns.

Lydia Murray Leads Collaboration in Cook County, Ill.

December 17, 2012 - Named as Greg Wass' replacement, Murray meets weekly with Chicago CIO Brett Goldstein, and the two agencies have pledged to keep each other in mind for all technology investments going forward.

2012 Year in Review: Government Data Centers

December 14, 2012 - A look at how government data centers changed the way we work and live.

Walkouts Reflect Split on UN Telecommunications Rules

December 14, 2012 - Officials from several countries, including the U.S., walked out during talks at the World Conference on International Telecommunications after several controversial passages were included in the treaty.

Steve Reneker Makes a Move to Los Angeles

December 13, 2012 - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced that Steve Reneker has been appointed as permanent general manager for the city's Information Technology Agency.

2012 Year in Review: Chief Innovation Officers

December 13, 2012 - A look at the innovation trend that grew and took shape during 2012.

10 Smartest Cities in North America

December 13, 2012 - Website Co.Exist recently published a list of the top 10 smartest cities in North America based on metrics such as smart mobility and smart governance.

Infographic: IT Planning and Cities of the Future

December 13, 2012 - A recent survey found that effective IT planning and implementation by city governments could result in better quality of life.

Washington CIO Bharat Shyam Resigns

December 12, 2012 - After just over a year as the state's CIO, Shyam submits his resignation, leaving the post at year's end.

2012 Year in Review: Big Data

December 12, 2012 - The way big data has shaped the way we work and live in 2012.

2012 Year in Review

December 12, 2012 - The way technology has shaped the way we work and live in 2012.

Would Splitting the Data Scientist Role into Two Positions Solve the Shortage?

December 12, 2012 - One possible solution to the data scientist shortage is splitting big data duties in two: data management specialist and data scientist.

"Brickstarter" Explores Democratic Architecture

December 12, 2012 - Architecture and public planning were left behind in the crowdfunding revolution, according to one blog post.

2012 Year in Review: BYOD

December 11, 2012 - A look at the trends that shaped how we work and live.

5 Tips for Montana’s Next CIO

December 11, 2012 - Outgoing CIO Dick Clark recommends that his successor devote plenty of attention to these key policy areas.

Philadelphia Mayor Formally Creates Office of New Urban Mechanics

December 11, 2012 - Mayor Michael Nutter issued an executive order to officially create a new agency that aims to spur civic innovation and encourage civic involvement in government projects.

Hawaii Embarks on a Tech Transformation

December 11, 2012 - A transparent process and public support drive a technology overhaul 30 years in the making in the Aloha State.