IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

Florida’s Statewide Email System Is in Limbo

July 26, 2012 - Confusion over savings led lawmakers to take the $70 million deal with Xerox out of this year’s budget.

Cities Dial 'L' for Layoffs

July 25, 2012 - Secretaries are being replaced by automated phone systems, and fewer people seem to be complaining.

CIOs Share Career Transition Tips

July 24, 2012 - Public technology professionals discuss the skills needed when moving from IT to government operations positions within government.

8 Steps to Evaluating Cooperative Purchasing Agreements

July 23, 2012 - Industry Perspective: The cost for goods and services is the most significant expense for most organizations, including IT enterprises. Here’s what to consider before jumping into cooperative purchasing.

Bill Greeves Hired as CIO of Wake County, N.C.

July 23, 2012 - Greeves is the founder of MuniGov 2.0, a group of public-sector IT employees who looked for ways to use Web 2.0 technology to improve government.

Palo Alto, Calif., to Launch Open Data Initiative

July 20, 2012 - The city will launch its open data platform Aug. 1.

President Calls for Better Cybersecurity Coordination

July 20, 2012 - In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Obama urges Congress to pass the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 and says a successful computer attack on the nation’s infrastructure could have devastating consequences.

Where Women Are in the Tech Sector (Infographic)

July 20, 2012 - Statistics show that women are still under-represented in the technology sector.

Nobody Wins in Indiana vs. IBM Lawsuit, Judge Says

July 19, 2012 - Gov. Mitch Daniels said state will appeal decision that won’t allow Indiana to collect $437 million from IBM stemming from canceled welfare system modernization project.

States Find Legislating Social Media Is a Minefield

July 19, 2012 - States are confronting the challenges of protecting passwords, regulating status updates and other issues surrounding a new world with Facebook and Twitter.

Report: Senate Working on Cybersecurity Bill Again

July 18, 2012 - Sen. Joe Lieberman said the Senate would start considering his Cybersecurity Act by the end of next week.

Virginia Beach, Va., Appoints New CIO

July 18, 2012 - Virginia Beach taps Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Ind., CIO Matthew Arvay.

Los Angeles CTO’s Rocky Tenure Ended Abruptly

July 17, 2012 - Controversy surrounding Randi Levin’s husband – not a technology scandal – appears to have led to resignation.

Q&A: BYOD Is Better in Minneapolis

July 17, 2012 - Bring-your-own-device policies allow government employees to use their iPads for both professional and personal purposes.

What’s the Future of the Wireless Spectrum?

July 16, 2012 - The FCC and industry executives discuss challenges associated with growing citizen demand.

Florida Gov.: Fed Database Will Help States Scrub Voting Rolls

July 16, 2012 - The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program is a Web-based database that allows agencies to ensure that only those entitled to benefits receive them.

Red-Light Camera Lawsuit Expands in New Jersey

July 16, 2012 - Lawyer plans to sue every New Jersey municipality that had its red-light camera permits revoked by the state.

Former U.S. CTO Hits the Campaign Trail

July 16, 2012 - Former federal CTO Aneesh Chopra declares his plan to seek nomination as Virginia's next lieutenant governor.

What Happens to Your Digital Life After Death?

July 13, 2012 - There are well defined laws for personal and intellectual property, but Facebook pages and blog archives are a different matter.

Beat the Heat: How to Protect Your Device from High Temperatures

July 12, 2012 - Industry perspective on keeping computers and mobile devices protected during the summer.