IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

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?

Lawmakers Promote a Free Internet

February 8, 2013 - Responding to international support for increased UN authority over the Internet, an official U.S. policy in favor of Internet freedom is circulating in Washington, D.C.

Indiana's New CIO Sets Sights on No. 1

February 7, 2013 - Newly appointed CIO Paul Baltzell outlines ambitious tech plans for Indiana, echoing incoming Gov. Mike Pence's intention to take the state from good to great.

Government Reorg Plan May Boost Career Track for State IT Workers

February 7, 2013 - Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 2 will reduce the number of state agencies from 12 to 10, while five existing state agencies will be replaced by new agencies.

Google Plus Surges, Boasting Higher Usage than Twitter

February 1, 2013 - According to a recent report, Google Plus is now the second most popular social media platform, ahead of Twitter, but are governments using it to their advantage?

Bill Gates: Effective Measurement is Key to Global Problem-Solving

January 31, 2013 - Moving away from previous themes like innovation, Gates' 2013 letter stresses the importance of measurement in making real progress on global issues.

Industry Q&A: Open Source in Government

January 31, 2013 - Red Hat Public Sector Chief Technology Strategist Gunnar Hellekson talks about how open source is saving governments money and encouraging innovation.

CIOs Discuss Lateral Local Government Career Moves

January 30, 2013 - Successful county IT leaders talk about why they made the jump to the same role with city governments.

Chris Vein Leaves White House for the World Bank

January 29, 2013 - After two years as deputy CTO for the White House, Vein is taking what he's learned in open government and innovation, and applying it internationally.

Power Management Software Helps Spokane, Wash., Go Green

January 29, 2013 - The city saves almost $15,000 annually on utility costs from simply reducing PC energy consumption.

Mississippi Parks Apps United with Common Interface

January 25, 2013 - A technology upgrade at the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks makes operations easier, more transparent and cheaper for the state.

Federal IT Priorities in Obama's Second Term

January 24, 2013 - Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel is focused on cutting technology expenses, opening data and innovating using technology-as-a-service.

Limitations on Liability in IT Procurement (Infographic)

January 24, 2013 - Research from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers indicates that subtle changes in IT procurement policy regarding limitations on liability have occurred in the states.

10 Ways that Design Thinking Can Save Government

January 24, 2013 - Observing human behavior in order to lead to breakthrough innovations that solve problems.

7 Ways to Succeed with Big Data

January 21, 2013 - An industry specialist offers a list of action items to keep pace with the three V's of big data -- volume, variety and velocity.

San Francisco Posts Restaurant Health Inspection Data on Yelp

January 17, 2013 - The new partnership also calls for the standardization of health score data nationwide.

New Tool Helps Colorado Better Secure Cloud Email Data

January 17, 2013 - Additional authentication gives Colorado confidence that its cloud-based email deployment meets federal data security requirements.

Trimming the Fat: How to Right-Size Your IT Portfolio

January 16, 2013 - A well-run IT operation, no matter the size, requires a solid foundation for effective technology pruning.