Public CIO February 2009

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Economic Development is Growing Task for Government CIOs

By David Raths

Ontario County, N.Y., Virginia, use technology to increase economic development.

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Feature

Public CIOs Need a Lesson From Bruce Lee: By Bill Bott, Contributing Writer
Bruce Lee's martial arts philosophy can help us better cope with growing demands on today's public CIOs.

Macs Appear on More Government Desktops: By Merrill Douglas, Contributing Writer
Apple technology gains foothold in San Antonio and Washington, D.C.

Work Force Planning Helps CIOs Improve Performance: By Susan Pentecost, Contributing Writer
CIOs should take a strategic approach to staffing strategies.

Contractor Management is Crucial for Outsourced Services: By Kendall Dean, Contributing Writer
Growth in government outsourcing drives need for public CIOs to improve management of contractors.

Security Adviser

Advice: Technology Vendor Contracts -- Is the Right Security Built In?: By Dan Lohrmann, Contributing Writer
Contractors must make security a priority.

FastGov

Seven Traits of Successful State CIOs: By Paul W. Taylor, Contributing Writer
CIOs improve span of control in crucial areas, survey finds.

Commentary

Opinion: Obama Administration May Speed Up Federal Use of Web 2.0: By Christopher Dorobek, Contributing Writer
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Navy are leaders in Government 2.0.

CIO Central

Straight Talk

CIOs Struggle to Find the Right Role for IT in Government: By Liza Lowery Massey
IT departments must conserve resources and time during recession.

Introduction

The Economics of Technology for CIOs: By Tod Newcombe
Financial decline shows need for CIOs' economic development.