IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

New Baltimore CTO Focuses on Engagement

January 11, 2013 - Baltimore's new chief technology officer is looking for ways to cut waste, update infrastructure and engage the community.

California Attorney General Issues Privacy Guidelines for Mobile App Developers

January 10, 2013 - The 22-page report recommends using small icons or pop-ups to inform consumers how the developer will use the information, among other things.

Health Insurance Exchanges: Benefits, Challenges, Lessons

January 10, 2013 - During the Jan. 10 #GTonHIX TweetChat, experts discuss the benefits of and potential efficiencies in creating state-run health insurance exchanges.

Ambitious IT Plans for Maricopa County Under New CIO

January 9, 2013 - Spearheading the IT agenda of the most populous county in Arizona, Maricopa County CIO David Stevens has his sights set on major infrastructure upgrades, aggressive transparency and relationship-building.

Montana Leads Major Multi-State IT Projects

January 8, 2013 - Though its relatively small population could relegate it to a minor player in the world of government IT, the state of Montana is leading several innovative interstate IT projects, causing other states to take notice.

Chicago's Cloud Email Migration Helps City Focus on Innovation

January 8, 2013 - Chicago decides it’s time to get out of the “email business” to free up resources and focus on the city's data initiative.

Windy City Takes Email, Apps to the Cloud

January 3, 2013 - Cited as one component of Chicago's infrastructure modernization plan, the move offers significant savings.

Interactive Website Explores History of Universe

January 3, 2013 - ChronoZoom chronicles nearly 14 billion years of history in an easily digestible format.

Boise Consolidates Data, Increases Efficiency with Dark Fiber

January 2, 2013 - IT officials in Boise, Idaho will shrink their data center inventory in 2013, made possible by new fiber optic cable that improves connectivity and productivity for the city workforce.

Innovation Prevails at City Hall

December 20, 2012 - Top elected officials at the municipal level are credited with bold programs helping America's cities confidently emerge from the recession.

Tech Ideas Whose Time Has Come ... and Gone

December 18, 2012 - A new list has BlackBerrys, mobile apps and traditional desktops fading into obscurity in 2013.

IT Directors Go Retro to Improve Workflow in Virginia

December 18, 2012 - Technology workers in two Virginia agencies are using an old-school organizational method to improve workflow and efficiency.

Study: Most Employees Cavalier About BYOD Security

December 13, 2012 - A study by Fiberlink revealed that 68 percent of employees didn't secure the data of an old BYOD device after upgrading, despite probably having an organizational policy requiring such a measure.

Special Report: Cybersecurity Handbook for Cities and Counties

December 10, 2012 - Cyberthreats are increasing in number and severity, but an ounce of prevention goes a long way toward protecting systems and information.

IBM Announces Cloud Software Offerings

December 10, 2012 - Joining Google and Microsoft in the cloud-based business productivity suite market, IBM's SmartCloud Docs offers a new alternative for online collaboration.

Former President Bill Clinton Shares Lessons in Diplomacy and Politics

December 5, 2012 - If Clinton was president now, he would restrain spending, bring back manufacturing and maximize energy efficiency.

California Senator Calls for Drone Regulations

December 5, 2012 - Sen. Alex Padilla introduced a bill calling for regulations on commercial and public drones before the flying robots become too common.

Michigan’s Tech Trio Ready to Prove the Power of Good IT

December 4, 2012 - Gov. Rick Snyder leads a tech-savvy team that aims to prove that strategic technology investments can both lower the cost of running government and make citizens happier with the services they receive.

New Wisconsin CIO Details Plan for State

December 3, 2012 - To continue on the governor’s efforts to enhance the state, Cagigal wants to carry out eight action items to ensure that the state follows best IT practices.

Pennsylvania to Outsource Data Centers

November 30, 2012 - While not its first venture into outsourcing, the state has issued an RFP for outside help in managing its consolidated data centers.