Government Technology April 2009

Public Safety

Jacksonville, Florida, Transportation Authority Installs Wireless Camera System

By Elaine Rundle

The surveillance system is monitored by a centralized command center and will aid in investigating customer complaints and keeping passengers and employees safe.

Justice

Facial Recognition Helps Indiana Secure Drivers' Licenses

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

Indiana motor vehicle agency uses facial recognition technology to deter identity theft.

Electronic Government

Nebraska Online Vehicle Tax Estimator Gives Citizens Tax and Fee Estimates

By Hilton Collins

Nebraska public-private collaboration helps consumers estimate costs before automobile purchases.

Green Technology

Light Emitting Diode Streetlight Systems Help Cities Save Energy

By Elaine Rundle

Los Angeles and Anchorage, Alaska, cut energy consumption with LEDs and central controls.

Geo Info

Transparency Efforts Make Alabama More Accountable to Citizens

By Patrick Michels

Alabama uses Virtual Earth and other simple Web tools to make government data more open.

signal-noise

Electronic Tax Filing: Are Cell Phones the New Frontier? (Opinion)

By Paul W. Taylor

Mobile phones have plenty of power to file a simple tax return.

Feature

Web 2.0 Tools Strengthen Toxic Substances Control in California

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Shell Culp, CIO of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, explains how blogs, wikis, databases and new legislation help keep toxins out of products.

On the Scene

Apollo 13 Flight Director Urges Space Program Support

By Government Technology

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Chief of Staff Wins IT Award

Big Picture

NOAA Studies Changes in Arctic Atmosphere

Specially equipped aircraft records radiation, cloud formation and airborne aerosols.

Spectrum

Alabama May Subsidize Cell Phones for Low-Income Residents

By Karen Stewartson

Intelligent pill can be programmed to target specific ailments, researchers say.

Profile

Collin County's Caren Skipworth Pushes Regional Collaboration

By Steve Towns, Editor

IT director for Texas county led effort to build shared communication network.

Point of View

Stimulus Package May Bring Golden Age for Technology in Government (opinion)

By Chad Vander Veen

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may fund smart grids, smart buildings, truly intelligent transportation systems.

Up Close

Cloud Computing Survey Shows Growing Acceptance

By Chad Vander Veen

IDC cloud computing survey finds increased spending, but also obstacles to deployment.

Product Focus

Plustek OptiBook Scans the Thickest Books - If You're Patient (product review)

By Miriam Jones

Flatbed scanner with removable lid works well, but lacks automated feeder.

Product News

New Products from ICOON, Samsung, Teradici, Imation, Hewlett-Packard

By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Language dictionary, PC-over-IP/display, external hard drive, Mini Notebook PC.

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