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CIO Sam Nixon Tries to Fix Virginia's IT Outsourcing Effort

New CIO and former Virginia Delegate Sam Nixon on what went wrong with the state's battered IT outsourcing effort and how he hopes to right the course.

Shelby County, Tenn., Deploys Mobile Cashiers, Processes $1.1 Million in Property Taxes

Innovative program sends tax collectors into the community with tech tools to reach taxpayers who prefer personal assistance.

Simplifying Information Security

Every government security policy must address all legal requirements and public concerns.

New York City to Test Wireless Social Bicycle System

Citing infrastructure costs as obstacle, Social Bicycle System founder taps wireless technologies to fuel communications.

Seattle Cuts Red Tape by Putting Public Safety Antennas Atop Public Housing

Seattle bypasses the bureaucracy of placing antennas in neighborhoods by striking deal with city's housing authority.

Public-Use Electric Vehicle Quick-Charge Station Opens in Portland, Ore.

First of its kind in nation, vehicles can charge in 20 to 30 minutes in a local parking garage.

Former San Francisco Network Admin Terry Childs Gets Prison Time

Terry Childs locked San Francisco out of its FiberWAN network for 12 days in 2008.

Are Digital Copy Machines Really a Security Concern?

Governments could unintentionally release data to identity thieves if proper measures for software disposal aren't taken.

Colorado Chief Data Officer Micheline Casey Discusses State Data Sharing Strategy

Colorado's enterprise data strategy designed to lead to better government.

iPads Win Government Support in Birmingham, Ala.

By purchasing iPad tablet devices, the city expects to enhance efficiency and save hundreds of thousands of dollars in paper usage.

Performance Measurement Helps IT Projects Stay on Time and on Budget

Former CIO/CTO of the U.S. Postal Service describes his metrics-driven approach to managing IT.

Massachusetts IT Consolidation Continues Despite CIO's Departure

Massachusetts CIO Anne Margulies is stepping down to become CIO of Harvard. Deputy CIO John Letchford slated to take over as interim CIO.

Federal CIO's Techstat Initiative Seeks to Diagnose Troubled IT Initiatives and Deliver Quick Treatment

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra implements TechStat Accountability Sessions to find problems in agencies' IT projects and take action to solve them.

Undercover CTO: Spending Time on the Front Lines (Opinion)

Michigan chief technology officer learns about an organization from the inside out.

Ankeny, Iowa, Aims to Conserve Stormwater With New Incentive Program

Property owners can apply for a 50 percent match on qualifying projects that improve stormwater drainage.

Reno, Nev., Puts Wind Turbines on City Hall Roof

With turbine and solar energy projects, city officials expect to reduce energy use by 25 percent and save $1 million a year.

Federal Stimulus Grants for a Sacramento, Calif., Utility and Others Spur Smart Grid Activity

Smart meters, electric vehicle charging stations and home energy management systems among technologies funded.

Product Review: Able Planet NC300 Active Noise-Canceling Headphones

Headphones offer exceptional sound quality and can be used with iPhones, iPods, MP3 players and hearing aids.

New Products from Motion Computing, BlueAnt, Lenovo

Tablet PC, handsfree speakerphone, all-in-one desktop computer

Practical iPhone Apps

Top iPhone apps for the IT-minded.