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Feds Sign More Agreements With Social Networking Sites

May 4, 2009 - Other federal agencies can now choose to sign the same agreement if it meets their needs because it resolves the legal concerns for federal agencies.

New York City Emulating D.C.'s Apps for Democracy Contest: Jul 1, 2009 - Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces a series of IT initiatives for improved transparency.
Project Dashboard Lets New York City Residents Track Stimulus: Jun 24, 2009 - New York City online stimulus tracker enables citizens to follow the movement of stimulus money and progress of funded projects.
Redesigned Web Portals Launched by California and Michigan: Jun 24, 2009 - California and Michigan revamp their state portals to include social networking links.
Web Site Helps Coordinate National United We Serve Initiative: Jun 22, 2009 - The United We Serve Web site will help volunteers find projects in their communities and exchange stories about projects that make a difference in their communities.
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.
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."
New York State IT Office Launches Social Networking Strategy: Jun 8, 2009 - ‘Empire 2.0' strategy encourages state agencies to use Web 2.0 and new media like Facebook, Twitter, wikis and online public comments.
How Virtualization and Data Center Management Can Transform Government: Jun 4, 2009 - Government Technology magazine and the Center for Digital Government invite you to attend a complimentary webinar on the emerging trends and solutions in virtualization and data center management. Virtualization solutions are helping governments tap into newer, richer applications at a lower cost, while at the same time adding security, disaster recovery and more computing power. Improving the economy, transportation, education, health care and public safety requires the best efforts of all. But those efforts must be supported by a willingness to change the way business gets done and service delivered.
Missouri CIO Bill Bryan Focuses on Consolidation and Web Improvements: Jun 2, 2009 - Bill Bryan also looks to boost unified communications and collaboration capabilities.
Dooley Wins Kentucky's Visionary Award: Jun 1, 2009 - Former Kentucky Deputy CIO Steve Dooley was named the recipient of the Visionary Award in the 2009 Best of Kentucky Technology Awards.
Beth Noveck: Government Transparency Must Deliver Results: May 11, 2009 - Obama's open government guru says transparency should empower better decision-making and performance.
EU Wants Changes in Internet Governance: May 11, 2009 - All those affected by ICANN decisions should have recourse to an international tribunal.
Minnesota Representative Counters Move to Block Gambling Web Sites: May 5, 2009 - "Demanding that a private-sector Internet service provider block access to Web sites is not a proper function of our state government."
Feds Sign More Agreements With Social Networking Sites: May 4, 2009 - Other federal agencies can now choose to sign the same agreement if it meets their needs because it resolves the legal concerns for federal agencies.
Minnesota Sends List of Blacklisted Gambling Sites to ISPs, Telcos: May 4, 2009 - Invoking a law written before the Internet became widely accessible that pertains to common carriers -- such as the use of a telephone to call a bookie and place a bet.
Vivek Kundra, Federal CIO, Addresses State CIOs: Apr 30, 2009 - Federal CIO outlines ambitious government IT agenda during NASCIO conference.
Minnesota Orders Telcos and ISPs to Block State Residents From Gambling Sites: Apr 29, 2009 - The blocking could expand to "thousands of sites," says official.
Future-Proofing Applications: Apr 23, 2009 - If you have a one-time only task that entails some kind of repetitive work, don't give it to a developer.
Congress Jumps Into Cyber Security: Commentary: Apr 20, 2009 - "Most of the problems we have are due to buggy code, and there's no single cause or solution to that."
Web 2.0 Tools Strengthen Toxic Substances Control in California: Apr 20, 2009 - Shell Culp, CIO of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, explains how blogs, wikis, databases and new legislation help keep toxins out of products.