Government Technology

How To Guides

Public Safety: A Guide Book for Government
April 2012
The ability to communicate effectively and in real time is critical to public safety processes and operations. No other government vertical is as directly responsible for the safety and protection of constituents. Technology is emerging to help agencies share information more efficiently and better communicate, and is opening the door to possibilities that can help improve public safety. However, it may not always be clear how public safety officials can take advantage of this technology – whether it is for planning, response or recovery.


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.


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


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.