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Dawn Kawamoto

Former Staff Writer

Dawn Kawamoto is a former staff writer for Government Technology.

PCIO

How to Reap Millions in Cost Savings from a State-Sponsored Hackathon

Hawaii Gov. David Ige and state CIO Todd Nacapuy took an unusual approach and launched a monthlong hackathon, rather than a typical weekend warrior hackfest. The results? Millions of dollars and hundreds of hours saved.

Dawn Kawamoto
Louisiana Bill Calls for Bringing Greater Government Spending Transparency via Website

Louisiana is the latest state to consider using its website to bring its constituents greater transparency on government spending.

Dawn Kawamoto
Cybersecurity

Rash of Italian Cyberattacks Target State Governments

The group known as AnonPlus defaced three New Mexico Workers Compensation websites Wednesday, marking the third such attack on state government in six days.

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GovTech Biz

Munetrix Unveils New Educator Evaluator Tool

The tool’s debut comes as Michigan prepares to give greater weight to student performance and growth when conducting annual teacher reviews.

Dawn Kawamoto
Health & Human Services

Adaptive Technology Programs Turn to Robotics and IoT to Help People Who Have Disabilities

Government agencies and education institutions have increased the use of smart technologies to assist the disabled. But federal funding remains an issue.

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Policy

California Passes Major Privacy Bill, Averting a Ballot Showdown in November

California lawmakers rushed the passage of Assembly Bill 375 in a deal to knock a privacy initiative off the November ballot.

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PCIO

Former Westchester County, N.Y., CIO Builds New Career in Construction

John McCaffrey retired from his Westchester County, N.Y., CIO post in January to launch a consulting service. But in April, construction management giant LiRo Group hired him as its first CIO to jump on a growing trend in public-sector projects.

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Broadband & Network

City-Owned ISP Captures Title of Fastest in the Nation

NextLight, a community-owned fiber-optic network ISP in Longmont, Colo., kicked Google Fiber from its top-seeded post and vows to retain its No. 1 rank as neighboring Fort Collins prepares to launch a similar broadband service.

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Justice & Public Safety

Volcano Puts Hawaii's IT, Communications Systems to the Test

Hawaii is bracing for the potential that the Kilauea volcano could explode this week, putting pressure on state IT personnel to keep the lines of communication operational.

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Education

Hawaii Hits the Books with 5-Year Education Technology Plan

Brook Conner, CIO and assistant superintendent of Hawaii’s Department of Education, discusses the IT strategy for the state’s students, teachers and school administrators.

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