People

CIOs aim at lawmakers

State chief information officers need to work more closely with legislatures and work for a seat at governors' public policy tables, experts said.

Cybersecurity

Bill would elevate cybersecurity chief at DHS

Lawmakers, others want high profile for cyber concerns

People

Multistate info center planned

DOD plans to work through the N.Y. Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination to sign up states and other governments to a new information-sharing center.

People

5 tips for better business cases

Business cases for IT projects require a focus on technologies and processes that can be copied or reused and on qualified people who can manage a project.

People

5 ways to keep employees on board with EA

Talk alone won't convert the skeptics of what some experts say is the best approach to effectively using IT.

Modernization

Md. untethers Sailor

The Maryland network that connects libraries, agencies and citizens is moving into the wireless world.

People

Conn. puts off IT merger

The governor says she wants to appoint a new commissioner for IT before moving forward with the plan.

People

9-11 bill signals sweeping security reforms

First responders say they need interoperable communications ? now

People

NASCIO offers help on writing business cases

NASCIO has published new documents that help organizations write business cases and measure progress with enterprise architectures.

Modernization

Responders urge deadline for wireless shift

First responders want Congress to force everyone else out of certain wireless bands to free space for police and emergency personnel.

Modernization

Texas tax agents stick by Sprint

The Texas Comptroller's Enforcement Division renewed its contract with Sprint Government Systems Division to provide state tax collectors with wireless access.

Cybersecurity

IT on the beat

Security technologies deployed in force at convention venues

People

UK tests probationer tracking

The pilots will test two types of technology using Global Positioning System satellites while tracking people who have been convicted of multiple offenses, domestic violence or sex offenses.

People

Michigan parks get Wi-Fi

The MiWiFi network is now available in two parks on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Digital Government

S.C. tests evac system

South Carolina officials can use the Hurricane Evacuation Decision Support Solution to get near real-time information on weather and traffic volume.

People

Public service calling

Catherine Maras O'Leary, Cook County CIO, strives to help people.

Digital Government

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Digital Government

Input: Money coming for smart transport

Intelligent transportation will fuel much of an expected increase in dollars for local transportation.

Modernization

Las Vegas tests high-speed wireless

The network developed by MeshNetworks and Cheetah Wireless Technologies will handle a variety of traffic management applications.

People

Michigan pushes permits online

Within the portal, companies can use a guided search to determine the permits that they need.