E-Government

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.

Will the Big Data Surge Improve State and Local Operational Intelligence?

December 20, 2012 - Organizations worldwide accumulated 1.8 zetabytes of information in 2011 alone, and one expert says HHS will benefit most from so much data.

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.