How To Guides

Creating Your Smart Grid: A How-To Guide
January 2012
The smart grid promises to bring unprecedented opportunities for both utilities and consumers, improving safety, reliability, efficiency and security. The latest communications technologies will greatly improve awareness of grid conditions – in real time – for better control, management and decision-making.

Public Safety: A Guide Book for Government
September 2009
Public Safety: A Guide Book for Government

A How-To Guide for Creating Open Government
January 2011
Harnessing technology to forge a new partnership between government and citizens.

A How-to Guide for LTE in Public Safety
December 2010
Preparing for the Approaching Revolution in Public Safety Communications

A How-to Guide for Understanding and Obtaining ARRA Funds
May 2010
Navigating the process and securing your government's share of billions in economic stimulus funds.

Cyber-Security Essentials for State and Local Government
September 2011
A government executive’s guide to cyber-security policy and governance, operational best practices and planning for the worst case.