Public CIO December 2006

Introduction

Embracing Value

By Tod Newcombe

Feature

Why Not Mumbai?

By Alison Lake Government resistance to offshore outsourcing remains strong despite proven benefits in the private sector.

Will IT Get a Passing Grade?

By Alison Lake State technology offices, CIOs and departments of education struggle to meet No Child Left Behind's data requirements.

A Lasting Relationship

By Shayne C. Kavanagh and Lydia Murray Constituent relationship management in government is in its early stages, yet CIOs can still gain some valuable insight.

Energy Hogs on the Server Farm

By David Raths CIOs must start paying closer attention to their data center energy bills -- they're big ... and getting bigger.

Energy Hogs on the Server Farm

By David Raths CIOs must start paying closer attention to their data center energy bills -- they're big ... and getting bigger.

Educating Vajda

By Alison Lake William Vajda, the U.S. Department of Education's new CIO, brings decades of experience to an agency at the center of a critical mandate.

Book Review

Unlocking Public Value: A New Model for Achieving High Performance in Public Service Organizations

By Tod Newcombe Authors: Martin Cole and Greg Parston

Commentary

Legacy

By Paul W. Taylor Not a four-letter word anymore

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