Modernization

Georgia to build state VPN

The Georgia Technology Authority this week released a request for proposal for a new statewide virtual private network.

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Minnesota refurbishes its claims system

Business rule software improves performance without altering code

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IRS privacy czar protects public trust

Bernstein toils at intersection of Internet, society

Modernization

NENA: States should take bigger E911 role

According to the National Emergency Number Association, by the end of 2005 only half of 911 call centers will be able to locate wireless callers.

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NASCIO puts out privacy guide

It's designed to make sure state agencies' privacy policies follow the law.

Digital Government

Kentucky to offer free online filing

A year after the federal Free File Alliance kicked off, Kentucky has partnered with several members.

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Bahrami to quit Florida CIO job

Kimberly Bahrami has been the state's chief information officer since July 2002.

Digital Government

House committee passes remote sensing bill

The Remote Sensing Applications Act would authorize $75 million for grants to state, local and regional agencies.

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E-gov slows in Europe

A survey shows 45 percent of government services are online in Western Europe.

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Toregas to retire from Public Tech

After 32 years of working with local governments, Costis Toregas plans to step down as chairman of Public Technology Inc.

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Governor info now online

The National Governors Association has a database with information about state governors going back to colonial times.

Digital Government

Granholm calls for resource pooling

The Michigan governor urged local governments to form partnerships and pool resources.

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Fla. police radio in the home stretch

Florida's Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System is entering its final phase to provide a single communications network for 13 agencies.

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Ohio creates CIO post

Greg Jackson was named state Chief Information Officer to oversee Ohio's new Office of Information Technology.

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Arizona to consolidate e-purchasing

The state's fiscal 2005 budget calls for a statewide procurement system.

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Cities, states spend millions on wireless

Delaware, Detroit are among those planning to upgrade their wireless communications for emergency response and homeland security.

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Buying into enterprise architecture

U.S. Mint convinces employees the effort will save money

Digital Government

Mayors: Fed funding stream needs fixing

Poor process keeps promised money from reaching local agencies

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ATF hopes to hit new heights

Early adopting agency moves from managing seats to managed services

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How the Mint uses enterprise architecture

How the Mint uses enterprise architecture