Policy/Management News and Articles

Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News

Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.

Social Networks Complicate Relations Between Bosses and Employees: Jul 2, 2009 - Corporate use of FaceBook and other Web 2.0 tools blurs line between work and home.
Federal Dashboard Tracks IT Spending: Jun 30, 2009 - USAspending.gov revamped to track more than $70 billion in federal government IT spending, providing increased transparency for taxpayers.
Economic Stimulus: Government CIOs Have a Role in Health IT Stimulus Spending (Opinion): Jun 29, 2009 - Electronic health records are vital to health care's future.
NASCIO Announces Data Transparency Partnership With Feds: Jun 26, 2009 - The Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration and NASCIO agree to data transparency pact that would build statewide network of data portals.
Virginia Governor Appoints Tech Board Members: Jun 26, 2009 - Broadband Advisory Council, and the Wireless E-911 Board.
IT Security Professionals Suffer Password Fatigue: Jun 24, 2009 - Keeping track of passwords can be overwhelming, but who really wants to explore the alternative?
Caltrans Director Kempton Resigns, Iwasaki Named as Replacement: Jun 23, 2009 - "Will has been an incredible driving force behind rebuilding California's infrastructure and especially instrumental in quickly moving federal stimulus dollars out the door to transportation projects around the state."
Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News: Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.
Bozeman, Mont., Rescinds Password Requirement for Job Applicants: Jun 22, 2009 - Practice "appears to have exceeded that which is acceptable to our community."
IT Contract Terms Stifling Competition, TechAmerica Report Says: Jun 19, 2009 - TechAmerica says inflexible contracts in state and local government hinder competition and cause high prices.
Homeland Security Grants Process 'Improved,' Secretary Janet Napolitano Says: Jun 17, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.
FEMA Grant Allocations a Boost to States, Locals, Tribes: Jun 17, 2009 - Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.
China Relaxes Computer-Filter Edict: Jun 17, 2009 - While manufacturers must still install the Green Dam software on computer hard drives or have it available on installation CDs, consumers are not required to use it.
Senate Bill Could Give Smart Infrastructure a Second Chance (Opinion): Jun 16, 2009 - The move could spur ‘smart' infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems.
Digital Britain Launched Today: Jun 16, 2009 - "Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."
Five Budget-Saving Ways to Maintain Data Center Uptime: Jun 15, 2009 - Five low-cost tips for maintaining a government data center in these tough economic times.
John Conley to Head Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority: Jun 11, 2009 - "John has helped Governor Ritter and I build a team and technological infrastructure that will prepare Colorado for the next generation."
City of San Carlos, Calif., Wins Award For Climate Action Plan: Jun 11, 2009 - City intends to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to 15 percent below 2005 levels and has developed a Climate Action Plan to make it happen.
Performance Measurement: Are CIOs Aiming for the Right Result? (Opinion): Jun 9, 2009 - When measuring performance, CIOs must be sure they want to improve the right outcome.
Information Security: Employee Errors Put Data at Risk: Jun 8, 2009 - Government data security breaches include e-mail, Web site attachments.