Government Technology

Government Technology April 2012

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Point of View

It’s Time for America to Invest in Broadband
By Matt Williams, Contributing Writer

Deploying high-speed broadband nationwide should be a priority.

Feature

FCC Overhauls Universal Service Fund
By Emily Montandon, Editor

The FCC says Universal Service Fund reforms will boost rural broadband. Critics worry about the impact on small telecom providers.

Innovation

Oakland County, Mich., Taking Shared Services National
By Wayne Hanson, Manager, Web Content

The county is scaling up with the National Association of Counties to offer subscriptions for hosted applications to localities nationwide.

Maricopa County, Ariz., Turns on ‘Spigit’ for Innovative Ideas
By Lauren Katims Nadeau, Contributing Writer

The county is one of the largest governments in the U.S. to try the idea generation platform.

Nevada DMV Approves Regulations for Testing Driverless Vehicles
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

Companies will be able to apply to test autonomous vehicles starting March 1.

Case Studies

Smart Snowplows Keep the Highway to Valdez, Alaska, Clear
By Elaine Pittman, Associate Editor

GPS and heads-up display technology keep Alaska snowplow drivers on the road, even if they can’t see it.

Nevada County, Calif., Overhauls Its Website to Engage Citizens in the Ways They Want
By Emily Montandon, Editor

County lets residents submit and vote on ideas to improve the website.

Public Safety

Washington, D.C.’s Criminal Case Initiation Project Automates Court Processes
By Wayne Hanson, Manager, Web Content

Multiple arresting agencies in Washington, D.C., collaborate and hammer out agreements to build a law enforcement and justice information network.

Leadership

Utah’s iPad User’s Manual for State Employees
By Adam Stone, Contributing Writer

Utah makes guide for state workers to offer support, guidance on bring-your-own devices.

Connectivity

Music Schools Take Performances to Next Level

Over advanced research and education networks, musicians perform together from different states at the same time.

Gov2020

5 Ways IT Professionals Can Keep Learning
By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer

Keeping up with hands-on professional development.

Product News

New Products from Trimble, Toshiba, Canon U.S.A.
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Handheld GIS, 10-inch tablet, high-definition camera.

Four Questions

Alaska Director of Enterprise Technology Services Balances Business and IT
By Steve Towns, Executive Editor

Pat Shier's background as head of retirements and benefits division guides his latest task of leading Enterprise Technology Services.


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