Wireless
Mobilizing governments
By Nancy Mann Jackson
Cities and counties use mobile technologies to meet the needs of their increasingly tech-savvy residents....
The top 5 video surveillance trends
By Gadi Piran
Networked systems make high-quality video available when and where it is needed....
Worst to first
By Mary Rose Roberts (maryrose.roberts@penton.com)
A failed experiment has led to a wireless revolution and the growth of mobile government....
The new public square
By Alan Shark
New York, Boston and Miami-Dade County describe how they are engaging residents through e-government, mobile applications, and social media....
Coming soon: national broadband service
By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)
Widespread Internet access makes cities' jobs easier, expert says....
Viewpoint: Where to draw the line on texting
By Nancy Thorington
Local government officials can take some steps to protect public employees' privacy in communications sent using an agency's equipment....
Is nothing private?
By Jennifer Grzeskowiak
The Supreme Court considers whether a government employee's text messages are constitutionally protected....
A force for change
Tempe, Ariz., Police Department deploys mobile wireless technology that boosts computing capabilities....
Government IT spending expected to rise in 2010
By Michael Keating (michael.keating@penton.com)
IT spending, investment and innovation in government is one of the striking trends we came across while researching the 2010 Keating Report forecast...
'Net results
Florida county expands public safety broadband network to support more departments...
FCC requires faster cell tower siting approval
By Peter Barnes
Local governments protest, say they need more time...
Technology tips for tough times
By Margo Springs, Michael Armstrong and Gail Roper
CIOs share strategies for employing technology to weather the economic storm....
Getting out of town
Radio network allows agencies to deliver instructions to motorists....
What's hot for 2010
Balanced budgets and cost controls, consolidating services, increasing broadband connectivity and reporting the use of ARRA funds top the list of policy priorities for state CIOs around the country...
NASCIO, White House observe National Cyber Security Awareness Month
NASCIO and the White House are joining other government and private agencies in efforts to educate the public on securing the Internet....
You do not have the right to phone calls
By Annemarie Mannion
Jailers seek right to jam inmates' cell phones....
Local governments like to Tweet, survey shows
RSS feeds, Twitter and Facebook are the most common Web 2.0 applications used by local governments, according to a recent PTI survey....
NASCIO recognizes National Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the NASCIO is marking the month with public relations and educational events aimed at increasing awareness and prevention of cyber crime....
NASCIO applauds DHS secretary's cyber security comments
The NASCIO says recent comments from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano recognizing state and local cyber security as a critical issue raises the topic to a national conversation....
New York City Wireless Network goes online
The New York City Wireless Network is now online citywide, offering first-responders access to vital information while in the field...
Burbank Bus joins the Twitter nation
Riders of Burbank, Calif.'s bus system do not need to wait long at stops for buses that have been delayed if they subscribe to Twitter...
Wireless at work
By Jennifer Grzeskowiak
The latest technology moves public services from the office to the field....
Taking on technology
By Jennifer Grzeskowiak
The technology toolkit has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but only the most savvy politicians and government officials have taken advantage...
