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Top Digital City in Transition as Mayor, Chief Innovation Officer Exit
November 12, 2012 - "You can't do better than we did this past year, so we're going out on top," said Riverside, Calif., Chief Innovation Officer Steve Reneker.

Michigan Launches 'Cyber Range' to Enhance Cybersecurity
November 9, 2012 - The range, opened on Nov. 9, trains cybersecurity professionals in detecting and preventing cyberattacks in a real-world setting.

Survey: Moving the Broadband Needle Forward
November 9, 2012 - Use this survey as a starting point in getting stakeholders on board with broadband, or to gauge if they are moving in the right direction.

Obama Win Means Big Health-Care Decisions for States
November 8, 2012 - In the new reality, there remain some significant uncertainties in the immediate future of the Affordable Care Act.

Secretaries of State Honor Poll Worker For 75 Years of Service
November 8, 2012 - California's longest-serving poll worker was awarded a medal for her participation in almost every election since 1937.

Mobile App or Mobile Site?
November 7, 2012 - This GovGirl video explores the pros and cons of each, and covers the best practice of "Responsive Design."

Transforming Procurement: Will iPads Replace Binders?
November 6, 2012 - While the typical procurement process has been around for decades, three states are breaking the mold when it comes to how vendors can respond to requests for proposals.

South Carolina Encrypts Records After Breach
November 5, 2012 - A breach of tax data for 3.6 million South Carolina residents dating back to 1998 could cause prolonged problems in the state, experts say.

Infographic: Employees Want Better Collaboration
November 5, 2012 - About 96 percent of public-sector workers polled said they thought improved collaboration in their organizations would lead to improved decision making, efficiency and better service to the public.

Former Federal CIO Gloria Parker Gives Advice for Measuring and Driving Value
November 2, 2012 - Parker discusses ways CIOs can succeed in today's political and economic climate.

Oregon CIO’s Exit Interview video
October 29, 2012 - Veteran CIO Dugan Petty talks about the importance of thinking big.

Consolidation Strengthens Virginia’s Cybersecurity Efforts video
October 24, 2012 - Virginia CIO Sam Nixon discusses cybersecurity challenges and new technology that is helping protect information.

New York City and Texas Honored for Cybersecurity Leadership
October 24, 2012 - The Center for Digital Government’s Cybersecurity Leadership and Innovation Awards recognize the efforts of government and education agencies to keep confidential data secure despite evolving threats.

Hawaii CIO Talks Island Broadband (VIDEO)
October 24, 2012 - Sonny Bhagowalia discusses how the state plans to make 1 Gbps connectivity on the islands a reality.

Feds Swap BlackBerrys for iPhones
October 24, 2012 - A $2.1 million contract was awarded to Apple that will switch thousands of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement workers to iPhones.

State CIOs Balance Innovation and Legacy, Survey Says
October 22, 2012 - Tech chiefs across the nation keep up with the old while introducing the new in state government IT.

Sam Segran Named Texas Public Sector CIO of the Year
October 18, 2012 - Segran was selected for his innovative leadership as Texas Tech University's CIO and associate vice president.

Rhode Island Names its First Chief Digital Officer
October 12, 2012 - After a three-month, nationwide search, the state has selected Thom Guertin to be its first chief digital officer and launch the Office of Digital Excellence.

Esri Joins Amazon in the Cloud
October 11, 2012 - Esri’s ArcGIS technology will now be available via the Amazon Web Services GovCloud in the U.S.

NASCIO Launches New Collaboration Website
October 10, 2012 - New website will promote and highlight examples of collaborative initiatives in state and local government.

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