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Steve Towns, Editor

Steve Towns

Steve Towns is the former editor of Government Technology, and former executive editor for e.Republic Inc., publisher of GOVERNING, Government TechnologyPublic CIO and Emergency Management magazines. He has more than 20 years of writing and editing experience at newspapers and magazines, including more than 15 years of covering technology in the state and local government market. Steve now serves as the Deputy Chief Content Officer for e.Republic. 

Cybersecurity, drones and identity management will figure prominently this year.
From the presidential campaign to law enforcement, big data aims to improve interaction for citizens.
Physical and virtual activities are closely intertwined for many citizens, so government is taking up more social media.
Governor proposes shifting California Technology Agency into a consolidated administrative agency.
Collaboration and social media are also grabbing government attention.
Pat Shier's background as head of retirements and benefits division guides his latest task of leading Enterprise Technology Services.
Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2012
Rob Mancini talks about the future of the Apps for Democracy contest.
It’s time to build a national public safety network.
State budget priorities and improving government processes are among challenges Rhodes is facing.