IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

Cybersecurity Pros Share Industry Secrets, Insight

March 12, 2012 - Industry representatives discuss future cyberthreats and their possible impacts at the RSA Conference.

Real-Time Child-Care Data Saving Millions in Oklahoma

March 9, 2012 - Swipe card attendance system keeps day-care center and state financial books balanced in the Sooner State.

Todd Park Named U.S. CTO by the White House

March 9, 2012 - Aneesh Chopra calls the CTO of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services an outstanding pick to replace him.

Mobility Spending Will Grow in 2012

March 9, 2012 - Nearly 60 percent of state and local IT professionals surveyed expect their agency to spend more money on mobile devices and services in 2012.

Colorado Moving Email to Google

March 8, 2012 - Colorado is the newest state to move its enterprise email to Google.

The Meaning of ‘CIO Squared’ (Opinion)

March 8, 2012 - Does “CIO Squared” carry the same meaning as “Chief Information Technology Officer?”

School Laptop Scandal Teaches Valuable Lessons

March 7, 2012 - The Pennsylvania school district notorious for a webcam misstep doesn't want others to make its same mistakes.

Tech Helps Transit Authority Rebound in Gulf Coast Area

March 7, 2012 - Transportation management software gives Mississippi's Coast Transit Authority an edge in re-plotting routes to accommodate riders that moved inland after Hurricane Katrina.

BYOD Policies Expand in State and Local Agencies

March 6, 2012 - New data from Government Technology's online community of senior-level IT professionals from state and local government.

Report: Oklahoma Saves $40 Million Through IT Consolidation

March 5, 2012 - The consolidation could take as long as nine years, Oklahoma officials said.

Palm Beach County, Fla., Temporarily Bans Casino-Like Internet Cafes

March 5, 2012 - The county passes a temporary ban on Internet cafes hosting casino-like games, a practice which may or may not be circumventing Florida gaming laws.

New York City to Mandate Open Data

March 2, 2012 - New law will require public data maintained by New York City agencies to be published online.

4 Microsoft Technologies That Could Impact Government

March 2, 2012 - Microsoft heads toward a touch-based operating system and is incorporating video game Kinect technology into government operations.

5 Tips for Managing Successful Vendor Relationships

March 2, 2012 - Experts share best practices on creating and maintaining a healthy customer-vendor relationship.

A Look at Personal Mobile Devices in the Office

March 1, 2012 - Bring-your-own-device mentality means flexibility for workers and security concerns for agencies.

State CIOs Discuss Next IT Priorities

February 29, 2012 - The Colorado, Michigan and Texas IT czars give their thoughts on state IT projects and future challenges facing public technology professionals.

How the Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers Are Selected (VIDEO)

February 29, 2012 - Every year, Government Technology magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers award program recognizes individuals for their achievements in public-sector IT.

Colorado Eyeing ‘No Access’ Broadband Map

February 29, 2012 - Legislation would direct the state’s Public Utilities Commission and Office of Information Technology to identify areas of Colorado without access to high-speed Internet.

New York Officials Promise Reforms After Scathing IT Audit

February 28, 2012 - Former deputy CIO linked to possible ethics violations; new leadership promises reforms.

Recognizing Public-Sector Excellence

February 28, 2012 - Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2012