IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

Opinion: Big Data Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be

October 22, 2012 - While it has its uses, blogger Adam Hanft writes, big data has some big problems.

Voting By Mail More Prone to Errors, Study Says

October 22, 2012 - Technology has improved the accuracy of in-person voting, but absentee voting is another story, a new study finds.

Michigan’s John Nixon Named Governing Public Official of the Year

October 18, 2012 - As budget director, Nixon has led the charge for strategic technology investments.

Thomas Jarrett, Delaware’s First State CIO, Passes Away

October 17, 2012 - The former CIO and NASCIO president was one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.

Virginia Launches Online Public Assistance System

October 17, 2012 - New interactive self-service delivery website allows Virginia residents to apply for public benefits online.

Chicago Mayor Seeks Tech Talent with New Council

October 17, 2012 - ChicagoNEXT will attempt to foster economic development and job growth.

Google Reveals Data Center Photos

October 17, 2012 - Users can view 54 colorful photos of Google's data centers around the world, explore the facilities with Street View, and gain insight into how one of the most influential companies in technology operates.

San Francisco to Hire Chief Data Officer

October 15, 2012 - New apps signal emergence of sustainable app development.

North Carolina Embracing Enterprisewide IT Changes

October 12, 2012 - Eight months into his tenure as North Carolina’s CIO Jonathan Womer has the state’s IT program focused on improved efficiency and customer service.

Rhode Island Names its First Chief Digital Officer

October 12, 2012 - After a three-month, nationwide search, the state has selected Thom Guertin to be its first chief digital officer and launch the Office of Digital Excellence.

Study: Email Encryption Concerns the Feds

October 11, 2012 - Following high-profile information leaks, federal agencies are looking to email encryption but finding that the technology isn't a silver bullet.

NASCIO Launches New Collaboration Website

October 10, 2012 - New website will promote and highlight examples of collaborative initiatives in state and local government.

Legacy Systems Replacement: Why Service-Oriented Architecture is the Way to Go (Opinion)

October 9, 2012 - Industry Perspective: By failing to act, an organization not only faces the risk of technical obsolescence, but also a dwindling supply of people who are capable of supporting their existing environment.

Beware the Super-Metric, and Other Analytics Advice

October 8, 2012 - Industry Perspective: Ben Tomhave of LockPath writes about how to put “analytical islands” of data into proper context.

America's Richest Cities Are Tech Centers

October 8, 2012 - According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the economy continues to do poorly, but cities with a high concentration of workers in the technology sector are doing best.

Report: U.S. Opposes Major Changes in Global Telecom Treaty

October 8, 2012 - A conference scheduled for this December was called by the UN to update global telecommunications regulations more than 20 years old, and the US has said the country is ready to cooperate, but doesn't want big changes.

Philadelphia Launches Innovation Office with a Nod to Boston

October 5, 2012 - The Office of New Urban Mechanics will explore innovative, low-cost projects in an environment where failure is accepted.

Hawaii Plans for 12-Year Tech Transformation

October 5, 2012 - A 12-year plan set to change the way Hawaii approaches technology and business practices across the entire enterprise was announced by the State Office of Information Management and Technology.

U.S. CTO Todd Park: 3 Ingredients for a Private-Sector Mentality in Government

October 4, 2012 - At the 2012 Code for America Summit, Federal CTO Todd Park shared his ideas for bringing entrepreneurial energy into government.

Report: False Alarm in Tulsa Puts CIO on Leave

October 2, 2012 - After a routine test was mistaken for a hacker attack, a mass-email was issued to tens of thousands of customers warning of leaked personal information, costing the city $20,000.