Government Technology October 2006

Feature

Xtreme Mapping

By Government Technology Here are four uses for geospatial technology that you may not expect.

The Line Government Won't Cross

By Andy Opsahl Some say governments could save money through offshore outsourcing, while others say the benefits don't justify eliminating jobs.

Two in a Row

By Steve Towns, Editor Michigan repeats as nation's top Digital State.

CIO Profile

Tracy Williams

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor CIO, Rhode Island

Education

Modern Education

By Chandler Harris One high-school teacher incorporates video games into his curriculum to help students learn.

Gaining Mobility

By Alison Lake A technology leader in higher education continues to revolutionize how students learn and live with a mobile computing wireless initiative.

Public Safety

Eyes in the Forest

By Chandler Harris California firefighters use automated fire-spotting technology to replace human lookouts.

Spectrum

GT Spectrum

By Jessica Jones, Contributing Writer and Karen Stewartson Reports from the IT horizon.

View From the Hill

Emphasizing Outreach

By Alison Lake

Tech Focus

Tiny Imprint

By Miriam Jones The slim and sleek Brother MPrint MW-100 prints notes, labels and receipts from laptops and PDAs.

Product News

Products

By Miriam Jones Targus, Omron RFID, Planar Systems, ASUS

Point of View

The Third Rail of IT

By Andy Opsahl

signal-noise

The Harvest

By Paul W. Taylor There's still something to learn from the agrarian revolution.

Viewpoint

Public Education: Is it Important?

By Eric E. Holdeman http://www.emergencymgmt.com/story.php?id=100498

Online

Taxing Accommodations

By Adam Stone Lawsuits challenge tax payments from online travel companies.

Money Managing in Clackamas County

By Eliot Cole Volunteers devote their time to ensure the elderly and people with disabilities don't lose their money.

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