Government Technology May 2010

Dustin Haisler, CIO, Manor, Texas

Manor, Texas, Crowdsources Ideas for Running the Town

By Chad Vander Veen

CIO Dustin Haisler uses social media aspects of Manor Labs to promote citizen ideas.

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Local Government

Cloud Computing Services Shared by Seven Colorado Counties: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
A Colorado county provides cloud computing services to six other counties, reducing costs and delivering tailor-made functionality to partners.

Education

Educators Seek New Ways to Steer Kids Toward Technical Fields: By Russell Nichols, Staff Writer
Schools in Ohio, New York and Massachusetts increase focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

States Bring Purpose-Driven Social Networking Tools to Schools: By Russell Nichols, Staff Writer
Should a state spend $1.15 million on a Web-based portal designed to connect students, support college and career transitions?

Economic Development

What's the Capital of Kansas? Google: By Russell Nichols, Staff Writer
To lure Google's ultra-high speed broadband trial to Topeka, Kan., Mayor Bill Bunten renamed capital city after the search giant for the month of March.

Records Management

Franklin County, Ohio, Uses Address Verification Software to Collect Millions in Unpaid Taxes: By Karen Wilkinson, Staff Writer
Franklin County, Ohio, fills its coffers with the help of address verification software.

CIO Profile

California's Richard Gillihan Discusses State's Consolidation: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
Chief of IT operations and consulting for the California Department of Finance talks about advising CIO Teri Takai on state IT consolidation.

Feature

Real-Life Police Technology Catches up With Science Fiction: By Elaine Pittman, Associate Editor
Gadgets include patrol car-mounted launchers that shoot GPS-equipped darts onto fleeing vehicles, and ear-mounted video cameras for cops.

Procurement

St. Petersburg, Fla., Improves Procurement Process: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
One Florida city's purchasing department takes steps to improve the procurement process.

Wireless

Charlotte, N.C., and Mecklenburg County Seek Stimulus Funds for a Shared Broadband Network: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
North Carolina locals seek second-round Recovery Act funds for its city/county broadband network.

Point of View

Attracting Youth to Government Service (Opinion): By Steve Towns, Editor
Manor, Texas, benefits from Miellennial innovation.

Spectrum

IT Trends: Riverside, Calif., Records Graffiti With Geo-Mapping: States Cope With Fiscal Issues: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Cell phones could replace hotel room keys