Articles

3 Keys to a Successful Outage Remediation

August 16, 2011 - Technology outages are inevitable, so it’s important to prepare now for the unexpected.

How to Deal with Poorly Performing Employees (Opinion)

August 15, 2011 - Dealing with poorly performing employees is costly, but key approaches can help manage the issue.

Vivek Kundra Reflects on Tenure as Federal CIO

August 15, 2011 - Statement details Kundra’s thoughts on changing the federal government IT model, cloud computing and more.

Industry Perspective: 6 Steps for Communicating the Value of Technology

August 12, 2011 - A CIO’s work is vital, but does everyone know it? Tips for communicating your value.

CIOs Cope with Personal iPads and Smartphones on Secure Networks

August 12, 2011 - As these user-friendly devices become intertwined with the average person’s daily habits, public CIOs are responding with formal policies.

California Names Army Veteran, Col. Keith Tresh, IT Security Director

August 12, 2011 - Tresh’s main responsibilities will be setting up information security, privacy and data protection policy for the state.

Obama Selects Steven VanRoekel for Federal CIO

August 4, 2011 - Former FCC managing director and Microsoft executive to replace departing Vivek Kundra.

Delaware CIO Jim Sills Discusses Enterprise Data Management

August 1, 2011 - Appointed Delaware CIO is January 2009, Jim Sills talks about his top priorities and the state's budget outlook.

Minnesota Pursues Consolidation of IT Services and Staff

July 26, 2011 - Budget agreement will require all IT staff from Minnesota’s 70-plus agencies to move to the state’s Office of Enterprise Technology.

King County, Wash., Consolidates IT Services, Plans to Go to Cloud

July 19, 2011 - Reorganization is anticipated to save $10 million over a five-year period.

What’s in Store for the Next Federal CIO?

July 15, 2011 - Standardization and health information among the key challenges awaiting Vivek Kundra’s successor, state CIOs say.

John Letchford Confirmed as Massachusetts CIO

July 15, 2011 - Massachusetts has officially named John Letchford as the state’s CIO, according to the state’s Executive Office of Administration and Finance.

State CIOs See Collaboration Breakthrough With Feds

July 6, 2011 - More than 30 state CIOs were in Washington, D.C., in early May for the NASCIO Midyear Conference, and a delegation from the group held a highly productive meeting with members of the federal CIO council.

E-Authentication Best Practices for Government

June 29, 2011 - E-government is potentially a data supermarket for fraud, so government agencies must be best-in-class in identity proofing and fraud prevention.

Beware the 'Size Craze' When Choosing Hardware (Opinion)

June 29, 2011 - There’s a fascination with “big this, small that” in the world of technology and computers. Take a strategic business approach to your organization's IT optimization.

IT Jobs Saved in Local Governments Thanks to Staff Sharing

June 28, 2011 - Municipal governments in North Carolina ‘loan’ employees to one another rather than lay them off.

GIS: City IT Leaders Discuss Geospatial Data's Growing Role

June 28, 2011 - City CIOs are showing what GIS can really do, where data management is headed and how to get there.

Government Agencies Need to Rethink Their Approach to Audits (Opinion)

June 28, 2011 - By developing positive relationships and building trust with auditors, you can solve problems simultaneously.

Carlos Ramos Appointed State CIO of California

June 28, 2011 - Gov. Jerry Brown stays local by appointing an experienced public servant, Carlos Ramos, to become state CIO and secretary of the California Technology Agency.

Application Consolidation — Where the Real Savings Is

June 27, 2011 - After several years of virtualizing servers, CIOs look toward the next step: eliminating redundant software applications.