Government Technology June 2009

Procurement

IT Contract Terms Stifling Competition, TechAmerica Report Says

By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor

TechAmerica says inflexible contracts in state and local government hinder competition and cause high prices.

Funding

Broadband Stimulus Should Require Maps First, Say Congressmen

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Applicants for broadband stimulus should have to complete broadband maps before receiving stimulus funding, two Congressmen say.

Special

Digital Dashboard Will Track California Technology Projects

By Steve Towns, Editor

California CIO's Office releases project management rules and launches new transparency effort.

Feature

Information Security: Employee Errors Put Data at Risk

By Hilton Collins

Government data security breaches include e-mail, Web site attachments.

Geo Info

GIS Maps Prevent Vehicle Collisions with Elk and Deer

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Arizona Department of Transportation uses GIS data to place crossings and underpasses.

Justice

Law Enforcement Database Tracks Gang Members Statewide

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

MassGangs database helps Massachusetts police departments share information on gang activity.

Big Picture

Green Initiatives: Broadband Wireless Monitor Saves Farmers Water

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Department of Agriculture irrigates soil with broadband technology.

Spectrum

Social Networks Grow More Popular, Sweden Introduces Green Energy Policy

By Karen Stewartson

Electronic health records may boost smartphone use by doctors.

Product News

New Products from LG, Bretford Manufacturing Inc., Lenovo, Nokia

By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Mini notebook, laptop cart, desktop, smartphone.

Point of View

Obama's First 100 Days Show Willingness to Listen to State and Local Concerns (Opinion)

By Steve Towns, Editor

Office of Management and Budget must still issue guidelines on tracking stimulus spending.

CIO Profile

Missouri CIO Bill Bryan Focuses on Consolidation and Web Improvements

By Paul W. Taylor

Bill Bryan also looks to boost unified communications and collaboration capabilities.

signal-noise

Center for Digital Government Launches Digital States Performance Institute

By Paul W. Taylor

Digital State Survey leader to connect more with Twitter feed, modernize government with institute.

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