Digital Government

Study details broadband in states

One of the biggest challenges remains high-speed service in rural areas, report says

People

DHS struggling with 'connecting dots'

Officials are working on consolidating a watch list with the names of potential terrorists

Digital Government

Federal grants to locals on rise

Report forecasts steady rise in federal grant outlays to state and local governments

Digital Government

Bill boosts rural telemedicine

Legislation provides for grants to states for developing and expanding rural telehealth networks

Digital Government

Justice Network gets managed PKI

Pennsylvania's Integrated Justice Network opts for security and authentication from VeriSign

Digital Government

Philly tries computer driving license

Certification program developed in Europe is intended to provide a pool of workers with guaranteed skills

Digital Government

PC recycling program offers bonus

New Gateway program helps customers get credit for getting rid of their old PCs in an eco-friendly manner

Digital Government

Virginia's spam uncured

A Legal View: Even if the Virginia statute worked perfectly, I still would receive nearly 80 spam e-mail messages every day

Digital Government

DHS allocates funding to cities

30 cities will receive $500 million for critical infrastructure security, training, equipment and info sharing

Digital Government

Grants boost rural broadband

USDA Rural Development awards $20 million in grants to 40 communities

Digital Government

County site maps car wrecks

Suffolk County, N.Y., hopes to make a dent in the thousands of car accidents each year

Digital Government

Officials emphasize regional approach

Interoperable communications and integrated security are examples of efficient use of funds

Digital Government

Police testing IBM video system

Digital video system in cruisers can capture, store, upload and manage data more easily

Digital Government

Company adjusts local pricing

Content management software provider Stellent responds to governments' shrinking technology budgets

Digital Government

Alaska maps out GIS foundation

Alaska is building its first digital base map, creating the state's primary resource for GIS applications

People

Study spells out e-gov benefits

Five common benefits exist that cut across all levels of government and all nations

Acquisition

Cooperative buying rule resolves main obstacles

State and local governments will be able to add items and conditions to GSA schedule contracts

Digital Government

Videoconferencing for emergencies

New briefcase-size videoconferencing units are geared for use by military and first responders

Digital Government

Air of uncertainty

State budget woes may force IT departments to rethink plans

Digital Government

XML group to help first responders

A consortium is driving an initiative to create standards for using XML to help exchange information during emergencies