BasicGov / BLOG http://www.basicgov.com/blog Software for Local Government Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:26:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 49.28439-123.11243http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights ReservedBasicGov/BLOGhttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with NewsAlloySubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with Attensa for OutlookSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with FlurrySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotation State CIOs and Emerging Technology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BasicGov/BLOG/~3/jfxssD6FacU/state-cios-and-emerging-technology http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/09/02/state-cios-and-emerging-technology#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:31:38 +0000 Susan http://www.basicgov.com/blog/?p=1161 The 2010 state CIO survey by NASCIO , Grant Thornton and Tech America shows growing interest in emerging technologies.  Emerging technologies are adding value to public service, increasing efficiencies and lowering operation costs.

State CIOs and cloud computing

  • 50% are investing in cloud computing
  • 33% are running active or pilot cloud projects

State CIOs and social media

  • 66% use social media (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook)

Emerging technology ranking

When asked to rate the emerging technologies they assigned the value as follows (highest ranking listed first):

  • Cloud computing
  • Green IT
  • Social media

State CIOs and green technology

  • 46% have policies that mandate green IT
  • 92% view green technology as a way to save money on electricity

 

To download 2010 state CIO survey click to http://www.nascio.org/publications/documents/NASCIO-2010StateCIOSurvey.pdf

View survey in slideshare http://www.slideshare.net/JeromeHarrison/2010-tech-america-federal-cio-survey-final-report

 

 

 

]]> http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/09/02/state-cios-and-emerging-technology/feed 0 http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/09/02/state-cios-and-emerging-technology US State Government Technology Award Finalists Named by NASCIO http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BasicGov/BLOG/~3/f0GdDUjYgMU/us-state-government-technology-award-finalists-named-by-nascio http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/13/us-state-government-technology-award-finalists-named-by-nascio#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:28:41 +0000 Mike http://www.basicgov.com/blog/?p=1133 The National Association of State Chief Information Officers’ (NASCIO) 2010 IT achievement awards finalists selected.

According to Government Technology, “One project in each of 10 categories will be honored at NASCIO’s annual conference in Miami the last week of September. About 130 nominations came from the states, U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. The finalists were chosen by a selection committee of NASCIO members.”

Congratulations to these finalists as listed on NASCIO website.

 

Cross-Boundary Collaboration and Partnerships

This category addresses identifying, planning, coordinating, sharing, integrating or joining up formerly non-integrated IT-related organizational goals and strategies. These could include governance and management, policies, business processes, data and information, systems and applications, services, technologies and infrastructure.

FINALISTS:

 

Data, Information and Knowledge Management

This category covers strategies, processes, applications, solutions, initiatives or programs that create, use, process, leverage archive or manage data, information, content, knowledge and intellectual value, property or capital. Outcomes and benefits may include the provision of information-related content and services, as well as support for development of policies, performance assessments, funding, decision-making and making government more transparent and/or inter-connected.

FINALISTS:

 

Digital Government: Government to Business (G to B)

This category addresses innovative applications that foster improved interaction between government and business, including better service at less cost to business for regulatory compliance, new business formation, and day-to-day government-to-business interactions.

FINALISTS:

 

Digital Government: Government to Citizen (G to C)

This category covers governmental applications that provide innovative services or communication channels for citizens, provide for open government, increase government’s efficiency and/or stimulate citizen engagement and interaction.

FINALISTS:

 

Digital Government: Government to Government (G to G)

This category addresses digital government initiatives aimed at enhancing intergovernmental collaboration, planning, performance, transparency, fiscal accountability, cross-jurisdictional services and intergovernmental transaction processing.

FINALISTS:

 

Enterprise IT Management Initiatives

This category encompasses state efforts to plan, organize and execute enterprise-wide technology initiatives. The focus should be on solutions that employ policies, best practices and processes for enterprise change management, workforce development, governance, or transformation of service delivery.

FINALISTS:

NEW! Improving State Operations

This category covers technology initiatives and business process improvements implemented to make government operations more efficient and effective. Because States Run on IT as described in NASCIO’s 2009 document, nominations in this category should emphasize how IT has played a critical role in transforming government operations.

FINALISTS:

Information Communications Technology (ICT) Innovations

This category covers initiatives or services that leverage communication technologies to transform government or promote economic development, interoperability and improved quality of life. This may be accomplished by facilitating or providing communications capabilities that increase citizen access, enable state government to operate more efficiently and effectively or offer more innovative, responsive, and personalized services to citizens. Initiatives or services could be unique uses of current technology or the application of leading-edge technology.

FINALISTS:

NEW! Open Government Initiatives

This category addresses efforts to make government more transparent and accountable and to stimulate civic engagement. Submissions can include any type of electronic interface and may demonstrate unilateral initiatives as well as two-way communication capabilities.

FINALISTS:

NEW! Risk Management Initiatives

This category incorporates IT security and privacy as strategic state initiatives, as well as disaster recovery planning (DRP) and continuity of government (COG) operations. It encompasses initiatives that help states prepare for major incidents such as natural or man-made disasters, cyber attacks, pandemics or major infrastructure failures. Testing and mock exercise results can be included as both part of execution (adapting plan) and outcomes.

FINALISTS:

]]> http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/13/us-state-government-technology-award-finalists-named-by-nascio/feed 0 http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/13/us-state-government-technology-award-finalists-named-by-nascio Dreamforce – cloud computing event – 4 months away http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BasicGov/BLOG/~3/gwVrVnlGm_g/dreamforce-cloud-computing-event-4-months-away http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/09/dreamforce-cloud-computing-event-4-months-away#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:14:54 +0000 Mike http://www.basicgov.com/blog/?p=1118 The Dreamforce event is four months away.  This is its 8th year and last year more than 20,000 people gathered in San Francisco to attend this Salesforce.com event and learn about cloud computing.

Date: December 6-9, 2010

Location: San Francisco, California

Who attends?

  • Service professionals

  • Sales professionals

  • Marketing professionals

  • Salesforce.com administrators

  • IT professionals

What’s involved in the Dreamforce schedule?

You can choose from 325+ sessions with 700 speakers and 30+ hands-on-labs.

Keynotes
What’s next in cloud computing?

Tracks and sessions
This year, you can choose from 6 role-based tracks and over 325 sessions where you’ll learn best practices and get insider tips from expert panels and case studies.

click to find out more about Dreamforce schedule

watch video about Dreamforce 2010

Attending?

We, BasicGov, partner of Salesforce.com will be at Dreamforce again.  Email if you’re attending and want to meet up – michael.togyi@basicgov.com

 

]]> http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/09/dreamforce-cloud-computing-event-4-months-away/feed 0 http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/08/09/dreamforce-cloud-computing-event-4-months-away Social Media for Government http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BasicGov/BLOG/~3/TMxbYAFFtyc/social-media-for-government http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/07/28/social-media-for-government#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:22:13 +0000 Susan http://www.basicgov.com/blog/?p=1097 Many government agencies are using online tools to improve staff productivity and services to citizens. This blog post highlights a few of the social media tools and best practices being used by government: Chatter, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and YouTube.

1. Chatter

Salesforce.com’s Chatter is useful for internal collaboration. Government agencies that use Salesforce for managing data whether for contacts or community development applications or financial processes can talk real-time using Chatter.

2. Facebook

Facebook is a good way to build an online community and keep citizens updated. Best practices are to have a person dedicated to keeping Facebook up-to-date and to respond to comments. San Francisco, California uses Facebook well http://www.facebook.com/SF?v=wall as does Town of Waxhaw, North Carolina http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waxhaw-NC/Town-of-Waxhaw/104347134162 and City of Edmonton, Alberta http://www.facebook.com/cityofedmonton

More Facebook best practices information:

3. Twitter

Twitter continues to grow in popularity and government agencies are using twitter to share information and to promote views and events.

Cities are using twitter for many communications such as: spreading the word about an upcoming city council meeting; announcing a road closure; or inviting input on a topic. Mashable.com has a list of cities on twitter http://mashable.com/twitterlists/cities/

Govtwit has a list of of government agencies and elected officials on Twitter, tracking state/local, federal, contractors, media, academics, non-profits and government outside of the U.S.

Politwitter has a list of Canadian government officials on Twitter.

Twitter best practices information:

4. Linkedin

LinkedIn has over 70 million users worldwide and it continues to grow. Market Connections 2010 Social Media Study findings show that LinkedIn has emerged as the most popular social networking site (source http://washingtontechnology.com/articles/2010/07/06/amtower-july-2010-column.aspx).

Search by organization or titles. Join groups and participate in discussions.

Linkedin 101 for Government:

5. YouTube

YouTube tips:

6. More helpful and interesting web links for social media and government

 

]]> http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/07/28/social-media-for-government/feed 0 http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/07/28/social-media-for-government Digital Counties Survey Winners http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BasicGov/BLOG/~3/jPGk0hga8WI/digital-counties-survey-winners http://www.basicgov.com/blog/2010/07/14/digital-counties-survey-winners#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:23:39 +0000 Susan http://www.basicgov.com/blog/?p=1092 The Digital Counties Survey winners have been announced recognizing counties that are using technology to improve services and efficiencies. Congratulations to the winners – see top 3 in each category below and click here to see full list.

500,000 or more population:
1st: Montgomery County, Md.
2nd: Prince George’s County, Md.
3rd: Palm Beach County, Fla.
3rd: San Diego County, Calif.

250,000-499,999 population:
1st: Chesterfield County, Va.
2nd: Loudoun County, Va.
3rd: Clackamas County, Ore.

150,000-249,999 population:
1st: Hanover County, Va.
2nd: Cumberland County, Pa.
3rd: Doña Ana County, N.M.

Less than 150,000 population:
1st: Charles County, Md.
2nd: Nevada County, Calif.
3rd: Franklin County, Va.

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