Digital Government
State and local IT picture improves
Market research firm IDC sees better times ahead for companies that sell information technology products and services to state and local government.
Cybersecurity
NIST, NSA create security language
The organizations developed the Extensible Configuration Checklist Description Format for security checklists and related documents.
Modernization
Report warns against muni broadband
A group funded by a company that works for communications firms says municipal broadband isn't a good idea.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft seeks security cooperation
The software vendor wants to create a community of governments to share information and conduct joint projects on security.
Modernization
Wisc. readies broadband list
State officials expect to have a list of suggested vendors available that cities and counties can hire to set up wireless broadband service for residents.
Modernization
NC court favors muni broadband
The North Carolina Court of Appeals came down in favor of allowing the city of Laurinburg to use government-owned facilities to offer broadband services.
Modernization
Clearing the view ahead: Frequently asked questions about Web services
Cut through the fog around Web services to see the future of enterprise software
Modernization
Satellites help plant control
A Kansas county uses commercial satellite imagery to help control invasive plants that threaten water supplies.
Modernization
Isle of Man plans IP network
The self-governed crown protectorate will spend about $8 million to build an IP-based telecom network to connect government employees.
Modernization
Tempe plans Wi-Fi
The Arizona city expects to seek bids for a citywide wireless network.
Modernization
Indiana bill would crimp municipal broadband
The measure would severely limit Indiana municipalities' ability to set up their own communications facilities.
People
Enough with convention already
A look at seven individuals for whom the unconventional is second nature
Cybersecurity
Don't talk to strangers
Agencies can reduce spam by setting up e-mail registration databases.
People
Throw away that MBA
Government should not be run like a business, and citizens are not customers.
Modernization
The year ahead ... in technology
From business intelligence to wireless, progress abounds but work remains
Modernization
Utility legacies get updates
An Arizona electric co-op and a Wisconsin natural gas company are using Innoprise Software's applications to upgrade legacy systems.
Modernization
Washington starts e-learning
The state's new network uses a fully hosted system provided by GeoLearning.
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