Digital Government
Amber revolutionizes search for abducted children
The Amber Alert System, which relies on the Emergency Alert System, is used by 87 programs, 38 of which are statewide
Digital Government
Illinois builds ramp to fed PKI bridge
State readies to cross-certify certificates
Digital Government
One certificate doesn't work for all
While some organizations are moving toward creating a public-key infrastructure, others are still holding back
Digital Government
Bill calls for open source look
Oregon legislation would require state agencies to consider open-source software when buying IT
People
Homeland CIO outlines priorities
Cooper: Help first responders, develop better wireless systems and use geospatial technology
People
Homeland, governors linking up
Department is connecting 26 governors' offices for secure videoconferencing in case of terrorist attack
Digital Government
State police 'revolutionize' records
Pennsylvania system will enable real-time information sharing and 'proactive' law enforcement
Digital Government
Government 'Oscar' finalists picked
Four finalists for the Innovations in American Government Award are tech-based
Digital Government
Study delves into info sharing
The Center for Technology in Government will study the social and technical aspects of information integration
Acquisition
Provision might hurt pricing
Price-cut provision may hinder GSA schedule cooperate purchasing, professor warns
Digital Government
Nebraska city sounds PC alarms
Lincoln supplements broadcast emergency alerts with targeted, computer-based service
Digital Government
County integrating online forms
Albany County, N.Y., program is indicative of a new round of Web-enabled programs
Digital Government
Maine posts budget challenge
Interactive budgeting tool is designed to help citizens understand the state's fiscal problems
People
Army looking to level communications
Army says interoperable communications are the key to working with first responders
People
Florida a model for homeland
State shows how law enforcement and first responders should organize their efforts
Digital Government
United homeland effort vital to states
NASCIO president: Use funding and technologies for enterprisewide benefit
Digital Government
Witnesses call for help at E911 hearing
Testimony at Senate hearing describes problems with deployment of a wireless 911 system
Digital Government
State and local a 'tough market'
IT companies expecting homeland security to be a 'bonanza' will be disappointed
Digital Government
Ridge pledges more anti-terror funds
Homeland chief promises more funds in the coming year for police and firefighters
Digital Government