Government Technology

Government Technology December 2008

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Geo Info

Digital Pen Converts Paper Marks to Digital Data
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

First responders and field staff use digital pen to transfer written notes to GIS maps.

Justice

Technology Helps Arkansas Fight Meth Manufacturers
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Electronic logbook helps Arkansas authorities track purchases of ingredients to make methamphetamines.

Security

Network Security: San Francisco Incident Raises Questions for CIOs
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Rogue administrator hijacks city network; experts tell how to maintain control of network resources.

On the Scene

Virtual Alabama Empowers First Responders
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications demonstrates its EOC on wheels.

Point of View

What Does an Obama Administration Mean to Government IT?
By Steve Towns, Editor

Shifting funding priorities and focus on green technology investments could be some of the changes.

signal-noise

Government and Technology: Five Things We'll Remember About 2008
By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer

Alternative funding goes mainstream; public records go very public.

Feature

Bad Economy, Green IT and Web 2.0 Shape 2008 IT Trends
By Steve Towns, Editor

CIOs grapple with work force turnover, budget prioritization and collaborative applications.

Teri Takai, Ken Theis, Brenda Orth and Elliot Schlanger Lead List of 2008 CIO Transitions
By Tod Newcombe

California, Michigan, Maryland and Pennsylvania get new CIOs; South Carolina post remains vacant.

Improving Social Services, Privacy and Project Management Top 2008 Watch List
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Innovative attempts to cut program costs and improve services draw attention from observers.

Technology Legislation: 2008 Bills and Their Potential IT Impact
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Measures target security, privacy, broadband availability and other technology issues.

Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Software as a Service Could Dominate 2009
By Matt Williams, Associate Editor

Experts predict governments will focus on budget-friendly technology.

CIO Profile

Chicago CIO Hardik Bhatt Describes City's Green IT Strategy
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Data center consolidation and cooling changes cut energy consumption and save money.

Up Close

The Five Most and Five Least Generous State Populations
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

By studying tax returns, an organization determined which state is the most generous in terms of charitable contributions.

Spectrum

Second Life Employee-Recruiting Site Leads to Missouri IT Worker Hire
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

GPS sensors help save elephants.

Big Picture

Operation Christmas Drop Delivers Surprises to Micronesia
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

U.S. airmen play Santa Claus for the people of Micronesia.


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