Government Technology

Government Technology September 2008

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Social Services

Electronic Health Records Improve Care for Texas Foster Children
By Patrick Michels, Contributing Writer

Online Health Passport compiles medical history for 30,000 kids in state foster care system.

New York Tests Mobile Technologies for Child Protective Services
By Meghan Cook

Two-year study assesses impact of mobile technologies on child welfare work.

Funding

How Corporate Funding Helps Fill Community Needs
By Suzane Bricker, Contributing Writer

Philanthropy augments disaster response and other government activities.

Web Conferencing Helps Applicants Navigate Federal Grant Process
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Grants.gov workers use Web conferencing to explain complex funding system.

Geo Info

GIS Offers Online Access to Zoning and Utility Information
By Jessica Jones, Contributing Writer, Contributing Writer

Ohio city makes detailed maps available to citizens, contractors and engineers.

Security

Critical Steps for Securing Wireless Networks and Devices
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Smartphones present new security threats for government agencies.

On the Scene

Counties Highlight IT Successes at NACo Conference
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Electronic filing for property statements and RFID tracking of election ballots draw attention.

Spectrum

Cities in 3D Application Adds Realistic Building Models to Google Earth
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Richly detailed models include Capitol building in Washington, D.C., and a Hardee's drive-through in McMinnville, Tenn.

Product News

Products from Belkin, Skype, Other World Computing, Genius, VXL Instruments
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Desktop Internet phone, portable storage drive, touch speaker system and thin client news.

GammaTech's Durabook D15TS Semi-Rugged Laptop Crumbles Under Pressure
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Well equipped unit performs fine as a standard laptop, but fails the spill test.

Point of View

Point of View: The Problem With Solutions
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Sometimes our quest to make things easier only makes things harder.

Profile

Alaska Enterprise Technology Director Focuses on Metrics
By Steve Towns, Editor

Anand Dubey says good information leads to good IT investment and management.

signal-noise

Web 2.0 Challenges Notions of Public and Private Information
By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer

Glassdoor.com offers salary details and workplace reviews from company employees.

Big Picture

Researchers Develop Contact Lenses with Integrated Circuitry
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Worn like traditional contact lenses, the technology may lead to personal displays.


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