Government Technology April 2008

License Plate Recognition Systems Extend the Reach of Patrol Officers

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

Plate readers help shorthanded departments spot stolen cars and other criminal activity.

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Feature

IT Security Survey Shows Government's Progress on Safeguarding Data: By Steve Towns, Editor
GT reader survey exposes strengths and weaknesses of information security.

Enhanced Drivers' License Eases Border Crossing for Washington State Residents: By Patrick Michels, Contributing Writer
RFID-enabled drivers' licenses help residents cross the Canadian border quickly, without compromising federal security standards.

Records Management

Centralized Records Management Helps Washington Handle Electronic Documents: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
E-discovery and public records issues drive Washington state's centralized document management strategy.

Security

Persistent Encryption Strengthens Information Security at the VA: By Vicki Powers
Rights management technology controls ability to view, print, copy and e-mail documents.

Product Focus

CES Report: Microsoft Surface, Storage Improvements and Monster HD Displays: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
Sprawling CES showcases technologies, from astounding to ridiculous.

First Person

E-Billing Cuts Costs and Delays for Phoenix City Attorney: By Stephen Craig
Electronic billing system speeds invoice processing, improving relations with outside counsel.

Personal Computing

Internet Archive Services Preserve Your Words - Like It or Not.: By Reid Goldsborough, Contributing Writer
Most posts can be deleted, but it's best to think before you speak.

Health

Integration and Outsourcing Simplify Social Services in Indiana: By Andy Opsahl, Staff Writer
Outsourced case management operations open new channels for citizens and improve efficiency.

Product News

New Products from Belkin, Kodak, Art Technology, Apple and MPC Computers: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
New Products from Belkin, Kodak, Art Technology, Apple and MPC Computers

Spectrum

Critical Business Trends, Bluetooth-Enabled Prosthetics and Virtual Classrooms: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Critical Business Trends, Bluetooth-Enabled Prosthetics and Virtual Classrooms

Point of View

Presidential Candidates Fail to Exploit Power of the Web: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
Obama, Clinton and McCain struggle to develop an effective online presence.

The Last Mile

A Punch in the Interface: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
It's 2008. Why am I still using a keyboard?

Profile

Otto Doll, CIO of South Dakota, Discusses Web Strategy for Rural States: By Steve Towns, Executive Editor
Veteran CIO balances the needs of millennials and elderly citizens.