E-Government

Election 2012: Embedded Polling Place and Election Info Helps Voters

November 5, 2012 - Google and Microsoft create Voter Information Web tools that deliver election information to voters in one place.

Email Voting Option Extended to N.J. Sandy Victims

November 5, 2012 - Experts warn that without a printout to confirm voter intent, email voting is the most insecure electronic voting method.

Infographic: Employees Want Better Collaboration

November 5, 2012 - About 96 percent of public-sector workers polled said they thought improved collaboration in their organizations would lead to improved decision making, efficiency and better service to the public.

Spectrum: Twin Cities Cycling Map, Robotic Bees

November 5, 2012 - Japan cracks down on illegal music downloads.

4 Things Project Managers Can Learn From Having a Baby

November 2, 2012 - Planning is key, but so is flexibility.

Post-Sandy, Payphones Make a Comeback

November 1, 2012 - With approximately 25 percent of people in the Northeast lacking cellphone service, folks are lining up at New York City payphones.

Voting Machines Need Paper Trail, Watchdogs Say

November 1, 2012 - Election watchdog groups have concerns about electronic voting machines that leave no paper trail and are difficult to audit.

Opinion: Government and Technology Are Made for Each Other

November 1, 2012 - Technology companies don't just have a civic responsibility to engage government, their relationship is a natural inevitability.

Robert Atkinson Discusses the Future of IT Innovation

November 1, 2012 - As founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, Atkinson says a barrier to innovation in government is a lack of competition.

Indiana Nabs 'Most Improved' Digital State Title

October 31, 2012 - Florida’s IT uncertainty leads to biggest drop since 2010 survey.

Smart Cities Strategies to Help Local Government

October 31, 2012 - Cities looking for help in launching new technologies like next-generation 911 or advanced parking management systems have a new service to turn to.

Best Spooky Halloween Apps

October 31, 2012 - You know what's really scary? Your workload. Why not take a break with some of this year's best Halloween apps?

Code For America Names Seven Civic Startups

October 31, 2012 - These startups, which are developing real, sustainable solutions for challenges faced by government, received $25,000 and four months free access to local workspace to build their ideas.

Raleigh Helps Citizens Stay Connected

October 31, 2012 - Raleigh, N.C., expands fiber network and uses program to train residents for the IT workforce.

Government Technology’s 25th Anniversary Issue

October 31, 2012 - A look at the future of transportation, higher education, health care and public safety.

Interpreters Virtually Visit Florida Courtrooms

October 30, 2012 - Two-way video-conferencing technology connects remote interpreters to hearings at Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.

Nebraska Issues Handicap Placards Online

October 30, 2012 - Doctors use new DMV system to simplify process for patients.

NYC Takes to Twitter During Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012 - Over the last five days, the city has tweeted and retweeted information about evacuations, road and bridge closures, and shelters to keep citizens informed and safe.

Study: Unencrypted Smart Meter Signal Easy to Read

October 30, 2012 - By reverse-engineering the meter's transmission technology, researchers could obtain access to meter usage data.

Online Access to State Services Grows in NY

October 30, 2012 - A sweeping proposal would create a NY App Store, put more state services online and change physical office hours.