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Divide deeper than we think
A panel at NASIRE's annual meeting discusses how complicated it will be to get true technology access to everyone
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Governments falling short on privacy
Officials say the public sector must step up vigilance against hackers and, in general, be more proactive about privacy and security
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NASIRE honors state systems
NASIRE recognizes New Jersey's workers' compensation system as among best information technology practices of the year
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Colorado climbing to IT pinnacle
In three to five years, the state hopes to be the technological model for all other governments, featuring 'top-down support with bottom-up change'
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Maine bolsters telehealth efforts
With a deal from Verizon, the state will enjoy discounted line charges to link rural communities with urban medical expertise
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Navajo Nation wired
Tribal chapters throughout Arizona, New Mexico and Utah are being connected to a wireless Internet system, thanks to a federal grant and industry subsidies
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N.C.'s IT staff shuffle continues
Former Citicorp exec chosen to fill chief technology officer vacancy, just weeks after the state named a new CIO
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New CIO takes reins in Nevada
An official who gave up a private-sector job says he will concentrate on creating an environment that makes state employees want to stay
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States clamor for civilian GPS
A dozen state departments of transportation expressed support for expanding a satellite positioning system that garners little support from Congress
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Schools compete to become digital
Pennsylvania districts are vying for the chance of getting a multimillion-dollar technology transformation
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County offering Webcast I-dos
For a price, couples can have their wedding ceremonies broadcast online at a Virginia circuit court
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Computers called 'fools gold' for students
The newly formed Alliance for Childhood contends that technology is not necessarily a good thing for young students
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Inclusion tour focuses on digital divide
New Commerce secretary visits Philadelphia as part of a tour to highlight innovative programs that provide online access to those without digital tools
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Florida empowers low-income kids
With a public/private partnership, the state aims to open 25 to 50 computer centers by the end of 2001
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Licensing law may have national reach
The controversial software licensing measure UCITA soon becomes law in Maryland, and it has potential national implications for all end-user organizations
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Alabama piloting virtual high
The state is testing an online distance-learning program in 15 rural schools, and it could be expanded statewide next fall
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12 states sign on for Medicare fraud prevention
CSC wins $26.8 million contract to develop an application to detect possible 'mispayments and potential fraudulent activities'
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Make room for fiber optics and fly-fishing
You can do about anything these days on the Internet.
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Move over infomercials: A suburb buys cable time
To combat the rise of electronic commerce and expected losses in sales tax revenue, a suburb north of Chicago is promoting traditional sales with commercials on cable TV.
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