Government Technology January 2009

Feature

Law Enforcement Looks to Video Surveillance Networks

By Jim McKay, Editor

Technological advances spur growth of large-scale video surveillance networks.

Technology May Play Key Role in Obama Infrastructure Plan

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor and Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Next-generation networks, broadband and cyber-security could get more attention for new administration.

CIOs Try New Methods for Retaining and Attracting Qualified Workers

By Hilton Collins

As the government work force ages, CIOs use internships, Second Life to find new workers.

Washington Uses Web to Ease Voter Registration

By Hilton Collins

Citizens can register to vote online, print voter-registration forms in several languages and view personalized information.

Green Technology

Sacramento Investigates Plasma Gasification for Waste Management

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

California city considers revolutionary plan to turn solid waste into useful materials.

Solar Map Helps San Francisco Residents Plan Solar Power Installations

By Elaine Rundle

Solar maps let citizens investigate their home's solar potential and learn about local installations.

Electronic Government

Bond Tracking Tool Helps Citizens Follow Funding

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

GIS-based Web tool lets citizens view funding and project status in California.

Justice

Governments use Twitter for Emergency Alerts, Traffic Notices and More

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor

Agencies help move free microblogging service beyond social media novelty.

On the Scene

Emergency Managers Warned of Terror Risk

GIS technology helps Georgia city control mosquitoes.

Big Picture

Retinal Scanner helps U.S. Army Verify Identities

By Chad Vander Veen

HIIDE device stores biometric profiles.

Product News

Products from Hoverit, Nikon, Garmin, ARCHOS, Nanda Home, Junyi Heo

Floating lounge chair, digital camera, GPS navigator, media tablet, clock radio, digital plant pot.

Point of View

Opinion: Technology Shouldn't Dehumanize Customer Service

By Andy Opsahl

A trip to the airport underscores the downside of automation.

CIO Profile

Ken Theis, Michigan CIO, Looks to Cross Boundaries

By Steve Towns, Editor

State and local cooperation is crucial in economic downturn, Theis says.

signal-noise

Opinion: Five Thoughts for 2009

By Paul W. Taylor

Digital investments are key to nation's future.

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