Modernization
Bentley Systems offers subscription software
The geographic information systems company said it hopes to interest local governments in licensing its software on an annual basis.
People
U.K. governments vie for makeover -- digital style
The winner of the Digital Challenge will get more than $12 million toward improving e-government.
Cybersecurity
DHS asks for Secure Border bids
The Homeland Security Department has touted the initiative as a comprehensive way to control the border and enforce immigration laws.
People
Colorado extends Amber Alert to seniors
For the system to be activated, the senior citizen must be at least 60 years old and suffer from a “verified impaired mental condition,” the law states.
Digital Government
Lawmakers: Federal laws often preempt state ones
They also say they don't get a chance to comment on such regulations.
Digital Government
San Francisco selects Google/EarthLink for wireless network
The companies jointly submitted a proposal to deploy an affordable broadband network across the city.
People
Louisiana governor creates interoperability committee
It will oversee establishment of a statewide reliable communications system for emergency response.
Modernization
NGA: States make interoperability a top priority
Coordination of state and local efforts, protection of critical infrastructure and creation of intelligence "fusion centers" are also on the list.
People
Institute recognizes IT innovation
The nonprofit Public Technology Institute will honor nine cities and counties for information technology innovation later this month.
Cybersecurity
GAO: SEC's info security not up to snuff
A report states that officials have addressed only eight of 51 weaknesses a previous report documented.
People
DRC gets $22.5M contract to manage Colorado network
More than 7,000 county and state workers can access the Web-based system for child welfare, child support and eligibility applications.
Cybersecurity
Nevada unveils info-sharing system
The Nevada Shared Information Technologies Services would allow local government agencies to participate in shared-use facilities.
People
Some types of Web links break the law
Oregon legislators discover that linking to nongovernment sites violates state laws
People
DHS looks for new financial management plan
Following collapse of EMERGE2, department needs a new strategy, officials say
People
EMERGE2's failure sends DHS back to drawing board
Officials will go through a replanning phase that will look at several viable alternatives, including initiatives several DHS agencies have undertaken.
Acquisition
Census picks Harris to lead 2010 support effort
The company's work concerns systems to support data collection using mobile computers in the field.
Digital Government
New technology policy think tank established
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation will educate lawmakers and advance technology policies related to innovation, productivity and the digital economy.
People
Expect increased state, local IT spending
With tax revenues exceeding expectations, Input projects state and local information technology spending to reach $72 billion by 2011.
People
5 states get grants to improve info sharing
NGA awarded each $50,000 to work on systems that share criminal justice information.
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