People
Mass. CIO blames unions for IT hiring woes
But he said unions could play a useful role if they focus on providing training for members.
Cybersecurity
Real ID won't prevent fraud or terrorism
State officials and other experts do not think they will be able to implement tough federal provisions for driver's licenses and personal IDs.
People
New York CIO to retire
James Dillon, New York's first CIO, said state governments are at a crossroads.
Digital Government
Seeking middle ground in the open-source debate
There’s room enough within governments to adopt open-source and proprietary software solutions, several technology experts said.
People
Officials: States should use IT to save money
Federal and state government budgets are at risk of being consumed by rising health care and welfare costs, according to officials at the annual conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
Cybersecurity
Securing laptop PCs for public Wi-Fi hot spots
California company unveils new product that secures work over public Wi-Fi hot spots.
Modernization
Web extra: Broadband over power lines not suited for rural areas
The technology may be too expensive to deploy in remote and rural areas at this time, experts say.
Cybersecurity
IG: FERC needs tighter cybersecurity
Agency has made "significant strides," but weaknesses in access controls and other areas remain.
People
Milwaukee to create citywide Wi-Fi net
A company approached city officials with the idea to develop a network at no cost to taxpayers.
People
NASCIO gets $500,000 grant for information sharing
Grant will help promote use of the Global Justice Exchange Data Model, which lets criminal justice agencies exchange information effectively.
Digital Government
Majority of states have adopted enterprise architecture
NASCIO survey states that 95 percent of respondents use or plan to use EA. 92 percent cite the need for a defined process for it.
Cybersecurity
Biometrics firm gets $100M investment
L-1 Investment Partners, a Stamford, Conn.-based private management investment firm, will buy about $100 million in Viisage common stock.
Digital Government
Florida courts work to strengthen IT security
Officials use Citadel Security to audit systems across judiciary
Acquisition
SEC picks Appian for Web-based purchasing
The commission plans a phased deployment with continual feedback from employees to make sure the system meets expectations.
People
Microsoft, Motorola team on public safety system
The two companies will focus on interoperable computer-aided dispatch systems with records management systems and mobile devices.
Modernization
Manassas, Va., delivers broadband over power lines
Virginia telecom company will serve as Internet service provider for 12,500 households and 2,500 businesses.
Digital Government
SEC looking to industry to help with XBRL
The Securities and Exchange Commission wants the software industry to help it identify ways to receive, store, find and analyze interactive financial data.
Digital Government
Center allows industry to explore cybersecurity
The National Science Foundation is sponsoring a new research center to explore short-term solutions to cybersecurity problems.
People
Web extra: GIS volunteers offered expertise during Katrina
GISCorps assembled a team of experts to support relief efforts.
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