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Content Management System Simplifies Collaboration on Fire Service Initiatives

Washington Fire Chiefs association uses SharePoint to simplify collaboration on legislative and policy actions less expensively.

Altamonte Springs, Fla., Turns Empty Water Tank into Primary Data Center

A Florida city’s data center finds a permanent home in a decommissioned water tank.

Case Closed for 35-Year-Old Courts Management System

Pinellas County, Fla., to replace legacy court case management system with new software that includes single sign-on.

Briefs: California Lawmakers Rip Court Case Management System

Oklahoma Health Care Authority extends HP contract; Telework Week draws thousands of pledges.

Audit: Human Error Partly to Blame for Virginia Computer Outage

Human error when repairing a storage area network caused data loss and delay, concludes audit of August 2010 computer failure that hampered more than two dozen Virginia agencies.

California Officials Recognized at CIO Academy Event

Many were recognized during an awards ceremony that capped the annual CIO Academy.

Desktop Virtualization Creates New Set of Challenges

Industry Perspective: How government agencies can address demand ‘storms’ while minimizing waste and also protecting data.

IT Managers Have Trouble Adding Business Analysts to Their Lineups

Finding staff to analyze business processes and apply IT solutions can be difficult.

Focus on Security That Matters Most (Opinion)

With cyber-threats increasing in number and severity, governments must determine which asset and what level of risk is acceptable for each agency.

Denver CIO Molly Rauzi Departs for Private Sector

Rauzi’s appointment was to have ended in July.

States Not Ready for IPv6, Experts Say

More action is required by states to prepare for the IPv6 conversion.

California Court Management System Takes More Heat

Office in charge of beleaguered statewide case management system didn’t control costs and the project is at risk, audit finds.

Kansas City Police Use Forensic Mapping to Investigate Accidents

Software and surveying system helps reopen roadways faster and improves officer safety.

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer Proposes Tech Agency Merger

Budget proposal for 2012 would merge the Government Information Technology Agency within the state’s Department of Administration.

Former South Dakota CIO Named New Minneapolis CIO

Otto Doll appointed Minneapolis CIO.

S.F. Parking Meters to Alert Drivers When Spot Is Open

Smart parking meter system will give the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency real-time insight into parking patterns.

Web 3.0 Could Lead to E-Government That Anticipates Citizens’ Needs

‘Machine-to-machine’ Internet communication enabled by microformatting will help citizens get more targeted information.

David Behen Named Michigan CIO

Former county CIO David Behen is moving to the state level in Michigan.

Golden Gate Bridge Tolls to Go All-Electronic in 2012

New system will combine prepaid toll system with cameras that photograph license plates.

North Carolina Trying to Predict Early Health Hazards

Public-private partnership assembles IT dream team to expand biosurveillance across North Carolina.