General Services Administration Introduces GovGab Blog

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:50:00 +0100
"This blog will be an invaluable resource in helping us keep citizens informed of the many opportunities and programs offered by the U.S. government."

Report Released on New York City's Tech Sector

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:38:00 +0100
The NY metropolitan statistical area is "the nation's largest center of high-technology employment, outranking better-known technology centers such as Silicon Valley, Seattle and Boston."

Penn. Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Information Security and Privacy

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:40:00 +0100
"In today's world of increasing threats to security, Pennsylvania is proud to have developed a multifaceted approach to information security that encompasses efficient and effective technology solutions, policy development and employee awareness."

E-Vote: Grayson and Stumbo Agree on Paper-based Voting for Kentucky

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:00:00 +0100
"Security of the Elections Process in Kentucky -- A Roadmap to an Effective Security Plan."

Missouri Education Office Recruits IT Staff from Second Life

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:07:00 +0100
"It's like going to a foreign country, you have to adapt to the local customs first before you can really make any inroads."

Washington Cities Combine 911 Dispatch Services

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:29:00 +0100
Combining dispatch services will eventually allow the departments to utilize satellite technology (similar to GPS) to locate and dispatch the closest available unit regardless of the jurisdictional boundaries of the two agencies.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency Accepting Applications for $36. ...

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:31:00 +0100
Grant rules also require that applications represent a multi-jurisdictional, regional group of public safety agencies.

NASCIO Selects Outstanding State IT Winners

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:57:00 +0100
"The program provides a showcase of successful initiatives from across the nation and encourages state governments to continue to focus on efficiency, excellence and quality service to citizens."

Government Open Source Conference to Feature Open Document Debate

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:52:00 +0100
"Open documents are critical to successful open-source deployments across federal, state and local governments."

Gillispie Elected NASCIO President

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:40:00 +0100
The new directors join returning Executive Committee directors Brenda Decker, CIO of Nebraska, Joe Fleckinger, CIO of Oklahoma and Steve Fletcher, CIO of Utah.