Government Technology March 2008

Presenting 2008's Top 25

By Steve Towns

Government Technology releases its annual list of 'Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.'

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Homeland Security

DHS Extends Real ID Deadline, but Funding and Privacy Questions Remain: By Chad Vander Veen DHS announcement addresses some concerns about controversial driver's license measure, but it may not quell state rebellion.

Justice

Environmental Technology May Help Law Enforcement Spot Drug Use Trends: By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor Police and public health officials analyze wastewater for drugs, uniting environmental technology and public safety.

Electronic Government

Unemployment Insurance System Cuts Cost and Delays in Minnesota: By Patrick Michels
Minnesota self-service Unemployment Insurance Program improves efficiency.

Education

Student Tracking System Helps New Mexico Gauge School Performance: By Kayt Sukel Longitudinal educational data system offers New Mexico better accountability.

Feature

Server and Desktop Virtualization Cuts IT Costs for Government Agencies: By Merrill Douglas
Virtual servers and desktops squeeze more work from less computer hardware.

Green Technology

Green Technology and Renewable Energy are Keys to San Jose Conservation Plan: By Andy Opsahl
California city uses virtualization and more efficient cooling to cut data center power consumption.

Funding

IT Project Funding: Experts Reveal How to Get Approval: By Suzane Bricker Experts reveal oral presentation tips on what it takes for project approval and funding.

The Last Mile

YouTube and Other Social Networking Sites Showcase Criminal Stupidity: By Chad Vander Veen Trail of self-posted videos helps law enforcement find and arrest criminals.

CIO Profile

Gopal Khanna, CIO of Minnesota, Pushes IT Standardization and Modernization: By Steve Towns
Khanna says investment is needed to meet 21st-century government needs.

Personal Computing

Personal Computing: Choosing the Right Font: By Reid Goldsborough
Effective font selection helps get your message across.

Big Picture

Avian Flu Research may Speed Vaccine Development: By Jessica Jones
MIT researchers uncovered a critical difference between the flu viruses that infect birds and humans.

signal-noise

Aging Population Triggers Huge Economic and Policy Implications.: By Paul W. Taylor
Baby boomer retirements and weakening economy influence 2008 legislative priorities.

On the Scene

CES Showcases High Def Displays, Storage and Gadgets; Green Gov Event Discusses Economy

By Chad Vander Veen

HDTV, waterproof HD screens, HD monitors, HD video cameras rule massive electronics show. California Green Government event calls for action to growing environmental needs.