Government Technology February 2009

Wireless

Cheap 'QR' Codes Are a Budget-Friendly Project for Manor, Texas

By Michael Jeffers

Quick response codes can be affordable identifiers for city tours and construction projects.

Health

Google Flu Trends Gives Early Warning of Influenza Outbreaks

By Chad Vander Veen

Tracking Google searches gives public health officials a new tool to combat flu outbreaks.

Green Technology

GIS Maps, Computerized Sprinklers Help Munis During Drought

By Elaine Rundle

Historic droughts in California, Georgia and elsewhere prompt cities to turn to IT -- like GIS maps -- for conservation help.

Workforce

Flash Kids Design Instructional Web Site at School

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

A Chicago music teacher uses unorthodox methods that produce advanced students.

Public Safety

Georgia Public-Safety Radio Network Years in the Making

By Elaine Rundle

Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Emergency Management Agency and others will have an interoperable network up and running as soon as December 2009.

Local Government

Server Consolidation Boosts Utilization Rates for Atlanta's Fulton County

By Hilton Collins

Fulton County's server sprawl solved with blade technology and virtualization.

Feature

ERP Systems Turn 10 Years Old for Local Governments

By Hilton Collins

ERP systems in Sacramento County, Calif., and Phoenix still going strong after a decade.

New York State's MyBenefits Online Enrollment System Has Wisconsin Roots

By Hilton Collins

Wisconsin creates a Web portal that makes it more convenient to apply for public health benefits.

On the Scene

California May Create Chief Geographic Officer Position, Says State CIO Teri Takai

By Steve Towns, Editor and Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Colorado CIO Mike Locatis urges new funding approach.

Big Picture

Green Initiatives: Z Machine -- World's Largest X-Ray Generator

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Scientists hope to develop clean nuclear fusion technology.

Profile

Richmond, Virginia, Department of IT's Bill Hobgood Discusses Nationwide Alarm Standards

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Richmond lets local 911 centers get automatic alerts from alarm companies.

Point of View

Opinion: Obama Administration Should Invest in IT Infrastructure

By Steve Towns, Editor

Federal help possible as states struggle to fix budgets.

signal-noise

South Dakota CIO Prepares State for DTV Transfer

By Paul W. Taylor

CIO Otto Doll troubleshoots so residents can still receive state's public broadcasting stations.

Spectrum

National Conference of State Legislatures Releases Top Nine Policy Issues for States in 2009

By Karen Stewartson

Social networking becomes more prevalent at work.

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