Government Technology

Government Technology April 2011

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Point of View

Miami-Dade County GIS Gives Emergency Planners Vital Data (Opinion)
By Steve Towns, Executive Editor

Japan’s recent disasters remind us that disaster planning and response are vital.

Feature

iPads in the Classroom
By Jessica Mulholland, Web Editor

Is this the way of the future? Government Technology magazine visited three Chicago schools to find out.

E-Government

Successful IT Outsourcing in Municipalities Goes Under the Radar
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

Local California governments save money and time with IT outsourcing.

Open Source Software Helps an Oregon Transportation Department for GIS, Website Development
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon uses open source to create OpenTripPlanner for citizens.

Justice and Public Safety

Iris Scanners Gain Traction in New York and Texas
By Elaine Pittman, Associate Editor

Law enforcement agencies use iris scans to guard against mistaken release of arrestees.

Police Test App That Instantly Reveals Criminal Records
By Lauren Katims Nadeau, Contributing Writer

IPhone app allows police, fire and first responders to scan nearby homes for registered sex offenders and other persons with criminal records.

Sustainability

Texas to Build Experimental Green Community
By Lauren Katims Nadeau, Contributing Writer

A new community north of Dallas will measure and study energy-efficient technology over the next 50 to 75 years.

Tech Support

4G Map
By News Staff

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Does 4G Deliver?
By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer

Wireless carriers are quick to market their latest devices as 4G, but none deliver true 4G speed. Take a look at what's available now and where 4G is headed in the future.

iPad Apps That Government Workers Use on the Job
By Matt Williams, Associate Editor

Government officials share their favorite practical iPad applications.

Procurement

State DOTs Collaborate and Save on Software Development
By Lauren Katims Nadeau, Contributing Writer

Since 1986, state departments of transportation have been saving money on shared software programs — kind of like Groupon.

Security

Network Nightmare? Personal Phones on Agency Networks
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

CIOs grapple with the growing use of personal smartphones to access corporate networks.

Four Questions

Kristin Russell Discusses New Role as Colorado CIO and Secretary of Technology
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

One goal is to understand technology's role in state's economic development and recovery plan.

Gov 2020

5 Ways to Double Your Revenue (Opinion)
By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer

Thinking of government as a growth company.

Products

New Products from PortaPocket, enTourage eDGe, Archerfish
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

Carrying case, tablet netbook, surveillance system.

Spectrum

IT Trends: California Secure IDs, Government IT Investment Plans
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

Google digitizes Nelson Mandela, customer satisfaction survey.


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