Government Technology

Public CIO February 2009

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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.