Government Technology News

Free Wi-Fi Could Boost Jury Duty Attendance, Cuts Costs in Houston's Harris County

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:09:00 +0100

Wireless network will enable telecommuting, which could mean more people will show up for jury duty, official says.

Public CIOs Struggle to Manage Mobility Demands

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:15:00 +0100

Smartphones and laptops increase management issues for public-sector CIOs.

The Hook: San Francisco Reboots Towing

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:42:00 +0100

The disposal of unclaimed vehicles -- estimated by some reports to be as many as one quarter of those towed -- is a big source of revenue.

Chicago Opens Technology High School

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100

Chicago Academy for Advanced Technology is designed to fill gaps in technology work force.

Telemedicine Addressed by European Commission

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Includes examples of telemedicine deployment and its effects on patients and society.

Japanese Employees Face "Smile-Measuring" Software

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:02:00 +0100

Scores based on eye movement, lip curvature and wrinkles.

ARRA Administrative Costs: NASACT Audio Conference

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:01:00 +0100

"Should enable states to obtain the resources necessary for enhancing their administrative capacity to meet the Recovery Act responsibilities."

University of Hawaii Purchased Disaster-Resistant Hard Drives Following Flooding

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:01:00 +0100

After major flooding caused the University of Hawaii to lose research project information, it purchased fire- and flood-resistant hard drives to aid future business continuity.

Broadband Stimulus Excludes Urban Areas, Says City CIO

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:30:00 +0100

Recently released broadband stimulus eligibility requirements exclude urban areas by requiring "un-served" or "underserved" coverage status, San Jose, Calif., CIO Steve Ferguson says.

$1.16 Billion Indiana Welfare Outsourcing Contract in Jeopardy

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +0100

Twenty percent of food stamp cases are allegedly being mishandled, among other complaints.