Government Technology August 2008
Why California Secretary of State Debra Bowen Pulled the Plug on E-Voting
By Steve Towns, EditorBowen, a long-time IT advocate, saw too many security flaws in touch-screen voting machines.
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- Web 2.0 Powers Political Campaigns - From Presidential Race to Local Elections
- By Chad Vander Veen
Candidates use blogs, video and online contributions to reach voters and raise cash.
- Money-Saving Strategies for Coping with Shrinking Government IT Budgets
- By Merrill Douglas
SaaS, open source, energy efficiency and shared applications help CIOs stretch IT funding.
Records Management
- Massachusetts Portal Lets Citizens Shop for Health Insurance Plans
- By Andy Opsahl
State's Health Insurance Connector Authority rolls out plan comparison Web site in just four months.
- RFID Helps Florida State Attorney Track Case Files
- By Kayt Sukel
RFID-powered case-tracking system quickly locates documents anywhere in state attorney's office.
Wireless
- Mesh Network Creates Low-Cost Muni Wi-Fi for Kentucky Town
- By Merrill Douglas
Project provides free wireless Internet in downtown Prestonsburg for just $8,500.
Justice
- Firearms Simulator Helps Police Prepare for Crisis Situations
- By Jim McKay
Video training tool simulates scenarios that cops may face in real life.
Security
- Virtualization Raises New Cyber-Security Questions for Government
- By Hilton Collins
Growing use of virtual tools creates more infrastructure for agencies to manage and secure.
Point of View
- Debra Bowen: A Politician Who Gets 'IT'
- By Steve Towns, Editor
California secretary of state proves the value of a tech-savvy political leader.
The Last Mile
- Public Employee Salary Databases Push Transparency Debate
- By Chad Vander Veen
Interview
- CIO Dale Jablonsky Explains How California's EDD Will Use Web 2.0 and SaaS
- By Steve Towns, Editor
New technologies help California Employment Development Department take on new responsibilities.
How it Works
- Inside the Large Hadron Collider: Touring the Biggest, Most Powerful Machine Ever Built
- By Chad Vander Veen
signal-noise
- Funding Schemes, in the Nicest Sense of the Word
- By Paul W. Taylor
Alternative financing offers options for IT modernization in tough times.
Big Picture
- Crowded Skies
- By Chad Vander Veen
On the Scene
- David Brailer on Health IT; Emergency Managers Ponder Climate Change
- By Jim McKay, Emily Montandon and Andy Opsahl
Product News
- Product News: Garmin, Samsung, Adesso, AgfaPhoto
- By Miriam Jones
Navigation device, monitor, keyboard and multimedia camera news.
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