IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

Colorado OIT Sets the Pace

March 19, 2013 - State technology officials in Colorado were chosen to participate in a national program encouraging women to pursue tech careers.

Pennsylvania Automates HR Processes, Cuts Costs

March 18, 2013 - A streamlined online process allows new hires in Pennsylvania state agencies to complete orientation more quickly and efficiently.

West Coast Collaborates for Infrastructure, Cost Savings

March 18, 2013 - Four regions are banding together to improve economic competitiveness, support families and enhance quality of life.

Illinois DHS Digitizes Forms, Leverages Mainframe Technology

March 15, 2013 - The DHS plans to digitize all benefit eligibility form types and phase out paper file storage.

Leadership: Spotting a Good Idea

March 11, 2013 - Oklahoma lawmakers and CIO collaborate to make state IT consolidation work.

New York Launches Open Data Portal

March 11, 2013 - Open.ny.gov launched the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a new open data executive order.

Three IT Firms Approved to Update California Case Management Systems

March 11, 2013 - Participants are hopeful that a locally driven push to update case management systems in California courts, now with three vetted vendors to choose from, will find more success than its $500 million predecessor.

Davis, Calif., Forms Public-Private Partnership to Hire Chief Innovation Officer

March 11, 2013 - The new innovation officer position is the result of a public-private partnership between Davis, Calif., and technology leadership group techDAVIS.

Lawmakers Move to Block Release of Gun Permit Records

March 7, 2013 - In an age of government transparency, states are moving backward when it comes to gun permit records.

Excellence.gov Winners Exemplify Innovation in Government IT

March 5, 2013 - The five winning programs use IT in an innovative way to enhance government operations, provide a more open and transparent government, and deliver impactful citizen services.

A Less Anonymous Internet?

March 4, 2013 - A bill opposing online anonymity was quickly shot down by privacy advocates in Illinois, but some experts think non-anonymous behavior online will someday prevail.

IBM and Miami-Dade County Partner for Smarter Cities Initiative

March 4, 2013 - Through the partnership, the Florida county plans to roll out predictive analytics, improve transportation and utilize intelligent policing.

Internet Gambling Now Legal in Atlantic City, N.J.

February 28, 2013 - In an effort to help revive Atlantic City, N.J.'s economic downturn, Gov. Chris Christie signed a new law that has made it legal to gamble online in Atlantic City casinos.

Saluting the Change Agents

February 26, 2013 - Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2013.

Holistic Approach to Tablet Adoption Is Key for Federal Government

February 25, 2013 - Dell executives say migrating to tablet devices means more than considering the devices themselves.

Forensics Lab Goes Lean to Jump Start Productivity

February 21, 2013 - In New York, the Monroe County Crime Lab’s Forensic Biology section has streamlined its workflow and increased efficiency by using the Lean Six Sigma management philosophy.

Texas Moves More Than 100,000 State Workers to Microsoft Cloud

February 15, 2013 - The new contract represents one of the largest state government cloud migrations ever.

Interest in Shared Services on the Rise

February 15, 2013 - Local governments like Kent County, Mich., benefit from collaborative agreements like a reverse auction system.

Washington Faces Hefty Data Center Price Tag

February 13, 2013 - State's "overbuilt" facility proves difficult to lease, leaving the legislature with a $34 million shortfall to cover.

Do Governments Need Personal Social Media Policies?

February 11, 2013 - While the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that private industry can't keep employees from venting about work online, how should government agencies handle personal social media policies?