People
Japan, U.S. CIOs face similarities
Prefecture CIOs struggle with many of the same issues as state CIOs.
Modernization
Office code opens to gov't
The offer applies to the government of any nation using Microsoft products.
People
UK authority puts issues online
A local governing council lets residents vote on the Web to set priorities on issues.
Digital Government
World looks to reap IT benefits
Consortium holds meeting to help countries join the tech revolution
People
UK tests probationer tracking
The pilots will test two types of technology using Global Positioning System satellites while tracking people who have been convicted of multiple offenses, domestic violence or sex offenses.
People
SAIC watches over Olympics
Science Applications International Corp. is the prime contractor for the computerized security system at the Greek Olympics.
Digital Government
HHS, LeapFrog work to aid Afghani women
Team uses technology to cross language and cultural barriers
Digital Government
Mexico to use PeopleSoft for taxes
PeopleSoft signed a $50 million contract with Mexico's Tax Administration Service.
Modernization
EU to build secure network
The Secured Trans-European Services for Telematics between Administrations network will serve as an intranet backbone for the EU central government and governments of its members.
People
Swiss get e-gov framework
Switzerland adopted its first e-government enterprise architecture to ensure that new systems are designed with interoperability as a top priority.
People
Biometric reprieve granted
The House approved a one-year deadline extension for visa-waiver countries to have machine-readable, tamper-resistant passports with embedded biometric identifiers.
Digital Government
UK eyes flyers
The United Kingdom announced plans to install an iris-recognition system at major airports.
People
Turner proposes database checks for visa-waiver visitors
The Democratic congressman says nonvisa travelers should be checked against terrorist databases before coming the United States.
People
European Commission wants visa comments
European officials are soliciting public comment on the Visa Information System.
People
Feinstein opposes passport delay
The Democratic senator said visa-waiver countries shouldn't get extensions on biometric passports.
Digital Government
E-voting requires risk assessments
Risk management is the name of the game worldwide as governments move to electronic voting.
People
UK finds new e-gov boss
The United Kingdom has a new head of e-government, just in time to make the official switch to the central government's new Web portal.
Digital Government
Taking lessons from other countries
Denmark's infrastructure is a model for federal, state and local governments
People
Reps. seek biometric delay
Bipartisan legislation would give visa-waiver countries one more year to include biometrics in passports.
People