Government Technology Policy / Management News

Maine Counties Obstruct Land Database, Says Plaintiff

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:30:00 +0100

Intends to create a unified database of all the land records in Maine's 16 counties.

America's Heartland and the Rural Brain Drain

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:40:00 +0100

With one out of every five Americans still living in non-metropolitan areas, and considering that those areas now face natural decline with more deaths than births, the problem of the youth exodus from rural America is one that simply cannot be ignored.

Federal Agencies Struggle to Control IT Costs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:00 +0100

Earned value management policies are applied inconsistently, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Top Digital Cities Announced for 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0100

These city governments are using digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations.

Report: Interoperability Requires Improvements in Governance

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +0100

"IT governance can be viewed as a sorting process used to respond to an ongoing stream of demands and opportunities for IT development and use.

Federal Web Site Scores Keep Rising

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:22:00 +0100

Citizen satisfaction with federal government Web sites surged to a new all-time high in the third quarter of 2009.

EU Charges UK With Electronic Privacy Infringement

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:43:00 +0100

If not resolved, the next step is referral to the European Court of Justice.

Maine CIO Richard Thompson Receives NASCIO Meritorious Service Award

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0100

Outstanding service, advocacy and leadership in state government.

Technology Improves Boston Traffic Management

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:01:00 +0100

Accomplished using the city's recently deployed fiber-optic network, originally built for the purpose of better connecting city facilities.

CIOs and Performance Management: Know Your Metrics Before Cutting Costs

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100

Objective IT performance benchmarks will less likely damage a valued service when it comes time to cut.