IT Policy/Mgmt/Enterprise Tech

New Jersey Mulls Ad-Powered Websites

September 28, 2012 - A bill that would create a pilot program for allowing advertising on government agency websites has been withdrawn after concerns about privacy and conflict of interest were raised.

Waterloo’s Building a Safety Net to Help Laid Off RIM Employees

September 27, 2012 - As BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion prepares to lay off 5,000 workers, Waterloo, Ontario, is expected to launch a tech jobs center to help its residents.

City Council Tech Upgrades to Benefit the Public

September 27, 2012 - The Santa Rosa, Calif., City Council chambers is receiving a tech makeover, complete with high-definition cameras and a new technology backbone.

Harvard's Best Ideas for Government

September 27, 2012 - Harvard University names innovative government programs.

America: Land of the Free, Home of the Internet

September 26, 2012 - Despite controversial piracy bills, the U.S. is second-best in the world when it comes to Internet freedom, according to a new report.

Mini-Nukes Advancing in South Carolina

September 24, 2012 - The Department of Energy approved two programs to advance the next generation of nuclear energy technology.

White House Names Local ‘Champions of Change’

September 21, 2012 - These 13 local, public-sector leaders have committed themselves to creating a more open and innovative government.

Top 10 Strategic CIO Issues For 2013

September 21, 2012 - The role of the CIO is changing and here’s a list of what the new job entails.

Study: Cloud Services Could Save Feds Billions

September 20, 2012 - If every federal agency moved three mission-critical applications to the cloud, the benefits would be huge, according to a recent study, but security concerns have leashed widespread adaptation.

Government Social Network Could Replace Emails, Phone Calls

September 19, 2012 - The National Nuclear Security Administration will adopt an internal social network that could pave the way for other agencies and replace traditional lines of communication.

Do Federal Managers Have Their Heads in the Cloud?

September 19, 2012 - A recent study suggests that federal managers, like much of the public, do not understand what cloud computing is.

Obama vs. Romney: Do Their Tech Policies Differ?

September 17, 2012 - The nonpartisan think tank Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) released a report comparing Obama-Biden to Romney-Ryan, point-by-point.

Report: Used Software Market Might Heat Up

September 17, 2012 - With a recent ruling in Europe that frees up the sale of second-hand software, American organizations could look to overseas purchases as a way to save on software.

5 Traits of Action Leaders

September 14, 2012 - Defining the next generation of government leaders.

APIs: 5 Government Success Stories

September 13, 2012 - The best application programming interfaces are those that operate in the background without a user’s knowledge, says one expert.

DMVs Skeptical of Turnkey Business Operations Systems

September 12, 2012 - Faced with aging legacy vehicle and licensing registration systems, “out of the box” technology is not seen as a viable answer by some state Departments of Motor Vehicles.

Hacking of Utah Health Insurance Exchange Raises Security Questions

September 12, 2012 - Other states may want to review security plans for their own health insurance exchanges.

Software Devs Must be Honest About Apps, Feds Say

September 12, 2012 - In a publication released this month, the Federal Trade Commission outlined its expectations for software developers as many enterprises prepare investments in mobile technology.

How It Works: Inside New York City's 311 System (VIDEO)

September 11, 2012 - City officials explain how technology is making government-to-citizen communication faster and more efficient.

Cities Must Change Facebook Page Names, or Else

September 11, 2012 - Officials explain how cities can comply, and how new rules help users.