Government Technology January 2009

GT Jan 09 Cover

Assessing Obama's Impact on State and Local Government Technology

Obama administration promises national CTO and may boost IT infrastructure funding.

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Feature

Technology May Play Key Role in Obama Infrastructure Plan: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Next-generation networks, broadband and cyber-security could get more attention for new administration.

CIOs Try New Methods for Retaining and Attracting Qualified Workers: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
As the government work force ages, CIOs use internships, Second Life to find new workers.

Washington Uses Web to Ease Voter Registration: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
Citizens can register to vote online, print voter-registration forms in several languages and view personalized information.

Green Technology

Solar Map Helps San Francisco Residents Plan Solar Power Installations: By Elaine Rundle, Staff Writer
Solar maps let citizens investigate their home's solar potential and learn about local installations.

Electronic Government

Bond Tracking Tool Helps Citizens Follow Funding: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
GIS-based Web tool lets citizens view funding and project status in California.

Justice

Governments use Twitter for Emergency Alerts, Traffic Notices and More: By Matt Williams, Associate Editor
Agencies help move free microblogging service beyond social media novelty.

On the Scene

Emergency Managers Warned of Terror Risk: By Matt Williams, Associate Editor
GIS technology helps Georgia city control mosquitoes.

Big Picture

Retinal Scanner helps U.S. Army Verify Identities: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
HIIDE device stores biometric profiles.

Product News

Products from Hoverit, Nikon, Garmin, ARCHOS, Nanda Home, Junyi Heo: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
Floating lounge chair, digital camera, GPS navigator, media tablet, clock radio, digital plant pot.

Point of View

Opinion: Technology Shouldn't Dehumanize Customer Service: By Andy Opsahl, Staff Writer
A trip to the airport underscores the downside of automation.

CIO Profile

Ken Theis, Michigan CIO, Looks to Cross Boundaries: By Steve Towns, Editor
State and local cooperation is crucial in economic downturn, Theis says.

signal-noise

Opinion: Five Thoughts for 2009: By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
Digital investments are key to nation's future.