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Are Governments Ready to be Buyers of Cybersecurity Insurance?
March 8, 2013 - Some public-sector officials and brokers in the insurance industry think the time has come to apply traditional insurance principles in the world of government IT.

Book Review: Social Media in the Public Sector Field Guide
March 8, 2013 - Government agencies and officials who are still hesitant or skeptical about how to utilize social media have a new tool at their disposal.

FCC Field Hearing Focuses on Innovative Network Technologies
March 1, 2013 - Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.

Broadband Stimulus Hearing Turns Contentious
March 1, 2013 - The Feb. 27 hearing on Broadband Stimulus grants was marked with specific allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.

What Does Your Lawyer Want You to Know About Social Media?
February 28, 2013 - Online tools have made interacting with the public more convenient, but the legal pitfalls associated with social media have also been exposed.

Lydia Murray Discusses the Changing Role of the CIO
February 27, 2013 - As CIO of Cook County, Ill., Murray also collaborates extensively with Chicago and is working to bring high-speed fiber to the county's court and jail facilities.

Can Big Data Save Lives?
February 25, 2013 - Government officials believe in the transformative power of big data, according to a new study, especially when it comes to public safety and health.

Holistic Approach to Tablet Adoption Is Key for Federal Government
February 25, 2013 - Dell executives say migrating to tablet devices means more than considering the devices themselves.

Column: Epic Technology Failures
February 22, 2013 - There are many, but tracking software -- which various government agencies make use of every day -- is one of the biggest.

Telework Savings in Government (Infographic)
February 21, 2013 - Increased adoption of mobile technologies and teleworking could save governments a significant amount of time and money.

Texas Moves More Than 100,000 State Workers to Microsoft Cloud
February 15, 2013 - The new contract represents one of the largest state government cloud migrations ever.

Will the Dell Buyout Affect Government?
February 14, 2013 - As Dell's founder and its investors leverage a buyout, some government agencies are left wondering what will become of their own investments in the company's products.

President Obama Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity
February 13, 2013 - During his State of the Union address, Obama mentioned the signing and called for Congress to take action to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

12 Predictions for Tech in Government in 2013
February 11, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Digital Communications Division and the Federal Web Managers Council teamed up to draft big ideas and predictions for technology in government in 2013.

California IT Leaders Honored at CIO Academy
February 8, 2013 - Awards were given for CIO of the Year, CTO of the Year, and two individuals were inducted into the newly created California Hall of Fame for Technology.

Upgraded Websites Produce Happier Citizens
February 7, 2013 - A new survey reveals that government investments in online portals bring results, in the form of improved customer satisfaction.

CalPERS CIO Dale Jablonsky to Retire from State Service
February 7, 2013 - Jablonsky has spent nearly 30 years in state government, serving six years as the CIO of the Employment Development Department before starting as the CIO of CalPERS in August of 2010.

Will USPS Cancel Saturday Delivery?
February 6, 2013 - Unless Congress objects, the United States Postal Service plans to discontinue Saturday delivery, which will save the agency $2 billion per year.

NTIA Updates National Broadband Map
February 4, 2013 - Ninety-eight percent of Americans have access to wired or wireless broadband with download speeds of at least 3 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 768 kbps, according to the latest data.

CIO Jon Walton Wants to Bring Cloud and Mobility to San Mateo County
February 1, 2013 - The former San Francisco CIO discusses his legacy in the City by the Bay and his plans for San Mateo County.

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