Government Technology October 2008

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International Projects Offer Solutions to Universal Problems

By Chad Vander Veen

A global perspective on portal design, public transit and information management.

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Funding

New Technologies Cut Cost of Government IT Deployments: By Matt Williams, Associate Editor
Open source and hosted applications help agencies stretch budget dollars.

Records Management

Hosted Applications Cut Document Management Costs: By Elaine Rundle, Staff Writer
Online document management offers benefits -- but some worry about security.

Education

Interactive Technology Engages Library of Congress Patrons: By Emily Montandon, Associate Editor, Associate Editor
New applications enrich experience for in-person and online visitors.

Public Safety

Wireless Sensors Reduce Flooding in Indiana City: By Jessica Hughes, Contributing Writer
South Bend fights wastewater overflows with a wireless network that senses and controls the sewer environment.

Strategic Computing

Agencies Improve Accessibility of Web-based Information: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
Enlightened development strategies remove obstacles for individuals with disabilities.

Geo Info

Florida Creates Plan for Statewide Coordination of Geospatial Data: By Matt Williams, Associate Editor
Florida Division of Emergency Management spearheads new statewide GIS coordination.

Justice

Police Use Low-Frequency Sound to Clear the Road: By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor, Justice and Public Safety Editor
New technology warns distracted drivers of approaching emergency vehicles.

On the Scene

GIS Users Converge in San Diego: By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor
CIOs and vendors rub elbows at Denver IT summit.

Big Picture

Texas Advanced Computing Center Unveils Monster Supercomputer: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Giant research computer consists of 82 Dell server blades.

Product News

Products from Targus, Newton Peripherals, Dell, Das Keyboard: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
Laptop case, presenter mouse, PC and keyboard news.

Verizon XV6900 Smartphone Packs Plenty of Productivity: By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor
But without mobile TV or music services, this baby is all business.

Point of View

Point of View: Charting a New Course: By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Election focuses world's attention on America.