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

Unisys takes WebPutty to court

Partnership will enable creation of a case management solution for federal, state and local courts