Government Technology September 2011

Little Progress on National Public Safety Network 10 Years After 9/11

By Elaine Pittman

A decade after the 9/11 attacks, strides have been made in regional public safety interoperability, but a nationwide system is still lacking.

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Point of View

Disasters Highlight Need for Broadband First Responder Network: By Steve Towns, Features Editor
It’s time to build a national public safety network.

Feature

5 Emerging Technologies Soon to Hit the Government Market: By Chad Vander Veen, Contributing Writer
Government users and industry analysts chime in on motion-controlled video games, augmented reality and vertical GPS.

Connectivity

Securing Data in the Cloud: By Brian Heaton, Senior Writer
Recent cloud computing outages highlight the need for proper backup protocols.

Case Study

California County’s Information Exchange Links Justice and Public Safety Agencies: By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer
A California data sharing system makes catching the bad guys easier.

Innovation

Software Helps Cities See the Future: By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer
IBM unveils new software designed to help decision-makers forecast the consequences of actions that affect citizens.

Four Questions

Georgia CIO Calvin Rhodes Discusses Outsourcing and Cloud Computing: By Steve Towns, Editor
State budget priorities and improving government processes are among challenges Rhodes is facing.

Gov2020

4 Tips on How to Hire: By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer
Can government recruit the next generation?

Product News

New Products From Motorola, Apitech, Panasonic and Bosch: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Touchscreen tablet, secure fax, video surveillance system and rugged tablet