Government Technology September 2009

Special

Texas Consolidation Saves Money Despite Delays, Report Says

By Steve Towns, Editor

Statewide consolidation plan has reduced costs by $11 million over past two years, accounting firm finds.

Local Government

SaaS Aids IT Project Management in Washington

By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Tacoma, Wash., uses software as a service to rank the priority of IT projects.

Security

New York Saves $30 Million With Statewide Security Solution

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Enterprise license agreement with McAfee provides security at a 75 percent cost savings.

Enterprise

Michigan County Uses Managed Hosting Services to Increase Revenue

By Hilton Collins

Wayne County data center expected to boost local economy.

Health

California County Uses Medication-Dispensing Machine in Correctional Facilities

By Elaine Rundle

San Bernardino County reduces waste and increases accuracy by automatically dispensing prescriptions for inmates.

signal-noise

Michigan, Utah and California Update Their Web Portals (Opinion)

By Paul W. Taylor

State Web sites try to cater to citizens' needs while exploring Web 2.0.

Profile

California Security Chief Aims to Secure Social Networks, Teleworkers

By Steve Towns, Editor

CISO Mark Weatherford prepares strategic security plan for California.

Feature

Cops on the Tweet to Solve Crimes and Educate the Public

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

Police use social networks for community policing.

CIO Profile

Vivek Kundra Touts Transparency, Accountability and Open Government

By Steve Towns, Editor

Federal CIO wants public feedback for improved IT project management.

Big Picture

Science on a Sphere Projects Environmental and Atmospheric Data on a Floating Globe

By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration imaging shows global warming trends and hurricanes.

Spectrum

Green Tech Wrap-up: States Encourage CFL Recycling, Digester Devours Solid Waste

By Karen Stewartson

Five commonly overlooked IT costs.

Product News

New Products from Gateway, Belkin, Motorola, Bluelounge

By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Netbook, Bluetooth mouse, smartphone, computer desk.

Point of View

New York City's Bold Human Services Re-Engineering Bears Watching (Opinion)

By Steve Towns, Editor

HHS-Connect attempts to integrate Health and Human Services to produce better outcomes.

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