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Do Apps for Democracy and Other Contests Create Sustainable Applications?

San Francisco and other cities seek ways to engage software developers and spark long-term innovation.

Ankle Bracelet Tracks Sobriety 24/7, Monitoring Offenders of Alcohol-Related Crimes

Alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet helps free up prison beds by remotely monitoring offenders.

The Importance of Domain Name System Security Extensions (Opinion)

The transition to DNSSEC will be difficult, but the increased security will be worth the effort.

3 Ways Health-Care Reform Will Impact Government IT

Issues include electronic health records and upgrading Medicaid eligibility systems.

Florida Adopts Forecasting Technology to Target High-Risk Youths

With predictive analytics software, Florida's Juvenile Justice Department looks to stem recidivism by matching troubled kids with specific programs.

Electronic Poll Books Centralize Voter Rolls in Arizona's Yavapai County

Yavapai County becomes the first Arizona county to use e-poll books in a pilot project to increase voting convenience and reduce the number of rejected ballots.

Product Review: Epson B-500DN Color Ink Jet Printer

Epson printer is noisy but produces good-quality documents.

New Products from Panasonic, Visioneer, Samsung, General Dynamics

Duplex color scanner, all-in-one monitor, rugged notebook computer.

IT Trends: More Efficient Solar Panels, Secure Password Management Site

Does Facebook status indicate overall happiness?

Government Technology Magazine Awards Reflect Efforts to Showcase Public-Sector Innovation (Opinion)

Topics like health-care reform law and work force management tools may help leaders make more informed decisions.

Alabama Strengthens Medicaid Payment Accuracy With Innovative Contingency Contract

Alabama awards a performance-based contract to review its Medicaid claims and help recover funds owed.

Missouri CIO Doug Young Discusses Budget and IT Operations

Doug Young also covers contract issues and the impact of health-care reform on IT.

New York City Department of Education Expands Its Time and Attendance System to Cope With Staff Overtime During H1N1 Scare

Education Department's work force management software made tracking employee work time easier during the H1N1 scare.

Minneapolis Delivers Free Internet Access to More Than 100 Wi-Fi Hot Spots

As part of a 10-year contract with USI Wireless, city officials advance plans to provide all residents with access to free Internet services.

Michigan's Award-Winning Approach to Securing the State's Wireless Network

Michigan Department of Information Technology upgrades the state's wireless network.

Pinellas County, Fla., Unveils 24/7 Crime Mapping Tool

In collaborative effort, local government and law enforcement agencies launch new website for citizens to track criminal activity around the clock.

Government Transparency, Communication and Participation Depend on Modernizing Technology

Data mining and social media strategies can help government remain competitive and connected in the 21st century.

Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Mich., Co-Locate 911 Staffs in One Dispatch Center

In tight budget times, the city and county share resources to streamline emergency services and save money.

Washington State Virtual Vault Adds New Data and Documents

Document and e-mail repository offers centralized searches and can narrow them by time frame or document type.

California IT Security Chief Mark Weatherford to Leave Post

Mark Weatherford hopes California will unveil statewide IT security policy refresh by the end of the year.