People
South Carolina gets a new CIO
Jim Bryant will oversee nearly 300 employees and a budget of more than $66 million.
Digital Government
Calif. city among first to use new high-frequency wireless
The technology will link surveillance cameras among city facilities and offer secure voice, video and data applications.
People
E-manifest program expands to southern border
The program is part of a CBP modernization program to improve security and expedite trade at U.S. borders.
Cybersecurity
IG cites Energy cybersecurity weaknesses
He adds in new report that department officials are working on improving them, however.
Modernization
Texas to use power lines for broadband
Officials say a 'smart grid' will provide high-speed Internet access to 2 million homes and businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
People
House passes border security bill
It calls for more fencing, surveillance cameras and other forms of technology along the southern and northern U.S. borders.
Digital Government
Michigan to develop health information network
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has launched an initiative to create an interoperable network for exchanging electronic medical records.
People
NRC to publish notice on e-submissions
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's proposed rule would require electronic submissions to all the agency’s adjudicatory boards and other parties in proceedings.
People
IG: Border surveillance tech needs improvement
DHS' inspector general said technology doesn’t integrate well and is largely ineffective in detecting illegal activity.
Digital Government
Swiss to use Novell's Linux platform
More than 3,000 government-operated servers will run on SUSE.
Digital Government
Houston plans major ERP project
City will use SAP software to help employees cope with planned and unplanned services.
Digital Government
Michigan county deploys public alert system
Wayne County's system enables communications interoperability and sends emergency alerts via a wide array of electronic devices and systems.
People
N.Y. looks to expand use of XML
Project will examine technology's role in managing Web content
Digital Government
Hawaii ready for storms, tsunamis
It is the first state in the country to be StormReady and TsunamiReady under National Weather Service guidelines.
Digital Government
Broadband could be health boon for seniors
More broadband Internet usage could lower medical and institutionalized living costs and make telecommuting possible for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.
People
North Dakota's CIO to retire at end of year
Curtis Wolfe expanded North Dakota’s digital capabilities and created new business opportunities in the state.
Modernization
Standard approved for VOIP 911 calls
National Emergeny Number Association's vote is considered first step of major system development concerning IP.
Acquisition
Energy awards Oak Ridge management contract to incumbent
UT-Battelle gets a five-year, $6.3 billion contract extension for continued operation and management of the laboratory.
People
N.C. county installs public safety network
The 4.9 GHz, multiband broadband public safety network is the first in the country, a Motorola official said.
Digital Government
Thom Rubel joins Input
Former Meta Group VP to consult on state and local government issues.
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