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6 Trends in the Next Generation of Government

May 22, 2013 - Six ideas next-generation leaders have for transforming government.

Part Two: Who Controls the Internet?

May 16, 2013 - Will agencies like the International Telecommunications Union play a role in future development of the World Wide Web?

Who Controls the Internet?

May 15, 2013 - In part one of our three-part series on Internet governance, we look at whether the World Wide Web is truly open and free, and whether Web regulations are likely to stay as they are today.

The Smartest Thing Vennard Wright Ever Did

May 14, 2013 - Since taking over as CIO of Prince George's County, Md., the smartest thing Wright has done is create a new contracting vehicle that helps officials to rapidly procure IT services.

Hospitals Charge Medicare 'Wildly Different Amounts'

May 10, 2013 - Newly released government data shows wide variations in hospital charges for the same procedures, both regionally and locally.

Park, VanRoekel Outline New White House Open Data Policy

May 9, 2013 - A new open data executive order from President Obama accompanies an official policy calling for government data to be "open and accessible by default."

New Kentucky CIO Brings Big Experience

May 6, 2013 - Jim Fowler leaves his position as deputy commissioner for the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to become CIO of Kentucky.

Online Listing Service Maps Available Broadband Sites

April 30, 2013 - New exchange brings together site owners and broadband providers.

Cool Your Servers -- in Vats of Oil?

April 29, 2013 - Even just a 5 percent savings on cooling overhead could make cooling servers in mineral oil an attractive investment in the public sector.

NASA Launches Android Smartphones Into Space

April 25, 2013 - The agency's PhoneSat project is testing these devices as prototype satellites.

What's the Back-Up Plan for Health Insurance Exchanges?

April 25, 2013 - As critical deadlines approach, nobody knows for sure.

Mobile Phones: Looking Back 40 Years and Into the Future

April 24, 2013 - The first mobile phone call was made in 1973 on a 2.5-pound "brick," but the future of mobile technology could allow for "telepathic" communications.

Franklin County, Ohio, Builds Transparent Procurement System From Scratch

April 23, 2013 - County officials say procurement wasn't working as well they'd like, so they began building a new system using HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and Active Directory.

How California Trains Its Future Tech Leaders

April 22, 2013 - The Information Technology Leadership Academy teaches middle managers the skills necessary to lead a technology department.

FirstNet Board Is Off to an 'Optimistic' Start

April 19, 2013 - Kevin McGinnis is helping to drive the FirstNet board toward the creation of a nationwide public safety network.

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act Passes House

April 19, 2013 - Despite objections by civil liberty groups and White House reservations, CISPA passes in the House by a vote of 288 to 127.

North Carolina CIO Hones in on Collaboration, Training

April 18, 2013 - Though Chris Estes comes from the private sector, he may be ahead of the game.

Sen. Alex Padilla Enters California Secretary of State Race

April 11, 2013 - Top 25 honoree announces his candidacy for the position.

IRS Can Search Email Without Warrant

April 11, 2013 - A document released by the IRS suggests that Americans enjoy "generally no privacy" where online private communication is concerned.

Column: Don’t Wait To Iterate

April 10, 2013 - Today, one surefire way to fail is by failing to pivot.