IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

NYC Housing Authority Puts Broadband on Wheels (PHOTOS)

June 21, 2012 - The New York City Housing Authority takes an ice cream truck approach to providing computer and broadband access to citizens with its Digital Van program.

Philadelphia Ordinance Ignites Satellite Debate

June 20, 2012 - Industry and local government groups face off on setting guidelines over dish placement.

3 Ways Next-Gen Leaders Can Bring More Tech to Government

June 20, 2012 - Younger workers may not feel they have a big voice when it comes time to ask for permission to use iPhones at work or to make a suggestion about a hot new technology.

U.S. Mayors Tout Open Government Innovation

June 19, 2012 - Call to action comes from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

At Issue: US Ignite Draws Cheers and Jeers

June 18, 2012 - What people are saying about the new public-private partnership aiming to develop new applications for ultra-fast networks.

Washington State CIO Leading Agencies on New Path

June 18, 2012 - Former Microsoft software engineer Bharat Shyam is modernizing Washington state’s technology investments and priorities.

CIOs Play a Big Role in Technology Startups

June 15, 2012 - Technology business incubation might be the hottest trend in government, and CIOs have an important role.

3 Innovative Federal CIOs Respond to New Pressures

June 15, 2012 - Health and Human Services, Homeland Security and Marine Corps CIOs discuss their management approaches.

NIC Marks 20 Years of Creating State Portals

June 15, 2012 - Since its inception 20 years ago, few organizations can match NIC’s influence on state government portals.

Federal Crowdsourcing May Solve Problems Fast

June 15, 2012 - A rise in the use of crowdsourcing by federal agencies may lead to faster solutions to perplexing challenges. But in order to reap the benefits, it has to be done correctly.

6 Tips for Boosting Return on IT Investments

June 15, 2012 - Measuring productivity and cost savings can help optimize IT.

Bryan Sivak to Take Helm as CTO of HHS

June 15, 2012 - Maryland innovation chief to assume position vacated by U.S. CTO Todd Park.

Public CIOs Can Help Attract Tech Incubators (Opinion)

June 15, 2012 - Tech growth means public CIOs can play a role in drawing tech startups to local economies.

Book Review: Boring Meetings Suck

June 15, 2012 - Get more out of your meetings, or get out of more meetings.

Gang of 7 Big-City CIOs Forges Ahead Despite Turnover

June 14, 2012 - An informal group of city CIOs vows to pull off its first formal project — despite evolving membership.

Securing Cloud Data Means Recognizing Vulnerabilities (Opinion)

June 14, 2012 - Cyberspace is now recognized as the “fifth domain” of warfare after land, air, sea and space.

Florida’s Technology Agency Caught in Political Crossfire

June 14, 2012 - Spat over scope of duties leads to loss of funding for Florida AEIT and a new job for CIO David Taylor.

Experts Offer ERP System Implementation Tips

June 13, 2012 - A new survey of government finance officers shows many are not fully satisfied with their public organizations’ ERP implementations. Those who’ve had success are sharing best practices.

Tablets Help Court Go Paperless in Texas

June 12, 2012 - IPads have made a digital courtroom a reality for the Wichita Falls Municipal Court.

Innovation Delivery Teams Coming to Big U.S. Cities

June 12, 2012 - Bloomberg Philanthropies' five-year, $24 million project will include tech-focused improvements.