E-Government

Reporting Software Improves 311 Performance

May 6, 2013 - The city of Pittsburgh overlays Tableau Software with its 311 operations to generate more accurate performance reports.

New Kentucky CIO Brings Big Experience

May 6, 2013 - Jim Fowler leaves his position as deputy commissioner for the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to become CIO of Kentucky.

How Generation X is Shaping Government

May 6, 2013 - Overshadowed by baby boomers on one side and millennials on the other, it’s Generation X that’s actually shaping the way government and citizens interact.

GovTech Innovators: Simon Taylor, Commvault Leader and Big Data Expert

May 6, 2013 - According to Taylor, state governments are analyzing their own data to better understand their own internal activities, which can help them answer FOIA requests.

6 Things You May Not Know About Open Data

May 3, 2013 - Palo Alto, Calif., CIO Jonathan Reichental says that despite the recent open data trend, governments have always been responsible for liberating data.

New Site Reflects Recovery of Alabama Beach Town

May 3, 2013 - Gulf Shores, Alabama may be a small town of 9,000, but its new website shows that it's recovering from the 2010 oil spill in a big way.

Big Data in Maryland

May 3, 2013 - Can big data lead to better understanding of critical issues like health care, crime and unemployment?

The Internet of Everything Emerges

May 2, 2013 - The Internet of information is merging with the Internet of Things — and the world will never be the same.

Creating an Innovative Government Environment

May 2, 2013 - Failure to change will leave government shackled to the status quo. Here are some ideas for changing your cultural mindset.

Kansas City’s Gigabit Internet Experiment Starts To Take Shape

May 1, 2013 - Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., are poised to make the most of their status as Google's first Gigabit city.

Harvard Honors Government Innovation

May 1, 2013 - Annual Top 25 list honors programs across the government spectrum for achievements worthy of duplication.

Boston PD Uses Twitter to Announce More Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing

May 1, 2013 - On May 1, the Boston Police Department announced via Twitter that three additional suspects were taken into custody in connection with the April 15 bombing.

Virginia Builds Statewide ID Management Platform

May 1, 2013 - The commonwealth is using technology deployed from Medicaid reform to build the platform.

SF Mayor Signs Landmark Open Data Policy and Procedures Legislation

May 1, 2013 - This new landmark Open Data law establishes the position and duties of a new chief data officer to be appointed by the mayor, and orders that departmental data coordinators assist in the implementation of the Open Data Policy.

Portal Pride in Hawaii, Arkansas

April 30, 2013 - New feature-rich, responsive websites provide evidence of the latest online trends taking hold in government.

Will Pelgrin Named NASCIO’s 2013 Technology Champion

April 30, 2013 - Pelgrin, CEO of the Center for Internet Security and founder of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, is recognized for his contributions promoting government performance excellence.

San Francisco Names New CIO

April 30, 2013 - After an “extensive national search,” Mayor Ed Lee names Marc Touitou as the city's Chief Information Officer and Director of the Department of Technology.

Online Listing Service Maps Available Broadband Sites

April 30, 2013 - New exchange brings together site owners and broadband providers.

Klout and Kred Scores: Critical or Meaningless?

April 29, 2013 - Metrics providers offer social media influence scores; here’s what you need to know about them.

7 Ideas for the Future of Local Government

April 29, 2013 - Could these key ideas be cornerstones of Gov2020?