Government Technology November 2008

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor

Virginia, Texas, California and others consider how to revamp their Web portals.

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Red Light Camera Deployments Continue Despite Mixed Reactions: By Jim McKay
"Prior to installing the red light cameras, we ought to examine accident causality and the reason for overrepresentation [in red light running or accidents] and if nothing else works, which is unlikely, then let's talk about the red light cameras."
Police Encourage Citizens to Text Their Crime Tips: By Elaine Rundle
Citizens use cell phones to text-message crime tips to cops in Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Voice Recognition Software Helps Florida Caseworkers Work Faster: By Adam Stone
Florida Department of Children and Families uses voice recognition software to eliminate manual transcribing.

GIS Eases Scheduling of Sports Practices for Parks Department: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
GIS maps help Cary, N.C., parks department create sports teams and schedule practices.

Technology Management Changes Save Indiana Millions: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
Indiana technology management changes include consolidating servers, networks, e-mail systems to reduce state budget deficit.
Wireless Parking Information Could Boost Public Transit Use: By Hilton Collins
California uses wireless technology to tell commuters where to find parking in public transit lots.

Storage Demands Increase Need for Better Management: By Leslie Friesen
As storage hardware costs drop, information management challenges grow.

Afterschool Program Gives Kids Tech Skills and Computers: By Emily Montandon, Associate Editor
Florida's Make It-Take It program prepares students for job market.
Desktop Virtualization May Help Agencies Cut Costs and Energy Use: By Hilton Collins
Desktop virtualization could improve end-user experience, reduce IT costs and reduce energy consumption, according to early adopters.

GovLoop Social Networking Site Connects Public Employees: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
GovLoop helps government workers share ideas and explore opportunities.

State and Local CIOs Accept Best of the Web Awards: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor and Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Hollywood ceremony honors excellence in state and local Web portals.

New Antarctic Research Station: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station helps scientists study climate change, seismology and astronomy.

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's YouTube Videos Highlight Political Career With Humor: By Karen Stewartson
38-volume California Code of Regulations goes online.

Products from Seiko Instruments USA Inc., Motorola, FoxFury, Logitech: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
Thermal mobile printer, cell phone, LED flashlight and cordless laser mouse news.
Product Review: 3M's Privacy Filter Keeps Wandering Eyes From Looking at Your Data.: By Karen Stewartson
Privacy filter ideal for HIPAA compliance, professionals on the road.

Opinion: Be Thankful, 2008 Is Almost Over: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
But there is still a lot of good news out there.

Utah CIO Steve Fletcher Saves State Millions in Energy Costs: By Steve Towns, Editor
Four-day workweek helps attract new workers.

Researchers Create Robot Controlled by Cells from Rat Brain: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Research could help combat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases.