Government Technology May 2009

Special

Stimulus Plan Details Are Needed, Local Government CIOs Say

By Steve Towns, Editor

Economic stimulus plan will boost technology deployments in city and county governments -- but CIOs must know the rules.

Local Government

New Lenox, Ill., Communicates Via Zumboxes to Save Money

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

New Lenox, Ill. will send government communications via ‘Zumbox' accounts, hoping to cut paper, printing and postage costs.

Transportation

Intelligent Transportation Projects Get Stimulus Funding

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Federal stimulus will fund updated traffic-monitoring software for St. Cloud, Minn.

Electronic Government

Consolidated Internet and Phone Service Saves Thousands for New Jersey Town

By Elaine Rundle

Wayne Township, N.J., saved more than $52,000 annually by consolidating its phone and Internet services.

Address Verification Software Helps Oregon PERS

By Jessica Hughes

Oregon reduces duplication in retirement database with address verification software.

Geo Info

GIS Maps Track Foreclosures in California and Kansas

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Local governments turn foreclosed homes into low-income housing.

Feature

Funding Rules Force Wasteful Government IT Spending, State CIOs Say

By Steve Towns

Technology leaders seek changes in spending rules for federal grant funds to encourage data sharing and enterprise standards.

Opinion & Analysis

Federal CIO Appointment Marks New Era for Government IT Executives (Opinion)

By Tod Newcombe, Editor

Vivek Kundra's appointment to CIO post raises stature of Government IT at a critical juncture.

On the Scene

Microsoft Hosts Government CIOs, Cal/EPA Pushes Green Development

By Government Technology

CEO Steve Ballmer says Microsoft can help with stimulus, Cal/EPA headquarters is greenest high-rise in the West.

Point of View

Nation Can't Afford Short-Sighted ARRA Spending (Opinion)

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor

Fixation on ‘shovel-ready' stimulus projects jeopardizes technology initiatives with long-term benefits.

CIO Profile

Claire Bailey, Arkansas CTO, Discusses State's Interoperability

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

Arkansas CTO Claire Bailey gets public safety agencies and jurisdictions on the same wavelength.

signal-noise

Facebook's Response to Terms of Service Flap Offers a Governance Lesson

By Paul W. Taylor

Facebook shows agility in confronting tough transparency and openness issues.

Big Picture

New York City Fire Department Tests Smoke Control Technique

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Positive pressure ventilation could make NYFD rescue teams more effective.

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