IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

Special Report: Can Governments Keep Up Their Open Data Initiatives?

May 30, 2012 - Open data may be cool, but is it useful, sustainable and cost effective?

Does Your Agency Need Data Scientists?

May 30, 2012 - As government agencies tackle the management of “Big Data,” industry executives suggest developing teams of specialists.

The Secret Ingredient of a Successful Health Benefits Exchange (VIDEO)

May 30, 2012 - California’s point man for health IT standards and policies says one key component has little to do with technology.

California's Top IT Innovators of 2012 Honored

May 29, 2012 - The annual Best of California awards showcase the best and brightest technologists and projects in state and local government.

California Staffs Up to Retire Legacy Financial Systems

May 29, 2012 - Fi$Cal promises integrated statewide view of accounting, budgeting and procurement.

How Jails Customize TV Programming for Inmates

May 29, 2012 - Lincoln County Jail in Oregon has installed a new Web-based system that allows staff to control inmates’ TV programs.

7 Ideas for Next-Generation Strategic IT Planning

May 25, 2012 - More than half of states are improving their strategic plans, while others need to make their goals clearer.

Hawaii CIO Follows IT Inventory with 10-Year Plan

May 25, 2012 - Draft IT transformation strategy out for public comment.

California Tech Agency Reorganization Clears Hurdle

May 24, 2012 - Independent oversight agency will make a recommendation on the CIO’s status in a matter of days.

6 Steps for Jump-Starting IPv6 Adoption in Government

May 22, 2012 - Experts offer tips to help state and local governments move to the new address protocol.

6 Ways Government Is in the Video Game Business

May 21, 2012 - More and more, government is becoming a gamer.

4 Ideas for Coping With Fewer Resources

May 18, 2012 - What to do when more work and fewer people doesn’t add up.

A Cloud Discussion with Government CIOs (VIDEO)

May 18, 2012 - The nation’s top state and local government CIOs share their thoughts about the cloud.

Big Data Still an Untapped Resource in Government (VIDEO)

May 17, 2012 - State and local CIOs say government is doing a good job of collecting and publishing data, but the next step is using it to affect decision-making.

Is Government Moving Fast Enough on Mobility and Apps? (VIDEO)

May 16, 2012 - Exciting times are ahead in the mobility space, government CIOs say.

Corruption Probe Snares Two in Wayne County, Mich.

May 16, 2012 - Wayne County, Mich.’s former deputy CIO pleaded guilty to bribery this week.

Utah CIO Steve Fletcher Resigns, State Promises Security Reforms

May 15, 2012 - Gov. Herbert announces a technology audit and a health data security ombudsman in response to a big data breach discovered last month on a Utah Department of Health server.

Can Twitter and Facebook Transform 311? (VIDEO)

May 15, 2012 - State and local CIOs discuss the future of social media in government.

New Hampshire Law Promotes Open Source Software (VIDEO)

May 14, 2012 - Recent legislation imposes new IT rules that promote open source software and open data plans.

New Funding Model Needed for IT Infrastructure (VIDEO)

May 14, 2012 - At the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Baltimore, state CIOs discussed the need to redefine what IT infrastructure means and how to pay for it.