Digital Government
Michigan county deploys public alert system
Wayne County's system enables communications interoperability and sends emergency alerts via a wide array of electronic devices and systems.
People
N.Y. looks to expand use of XML
Project will examine technology's role in managing Web content
Digital Government
Hawaii ready for storms, tsunamis
It is the first state in the country to be StormReady and TsunamiReady under National Weather Service guidelines.
People
D.C. area will get disaster victim tracking system
Prince George's County, Md., is spearheading development of a regional system.
People
North Dakota's CIO to retire at end of year
Curtis Wolfe expanded North Dakota’s digital capabilities and created new business opportunities in the state.
People
Wanted: Systems to track disaster victims
Comcare Emergency Response Alliance is developing requirements for systems that would track people's locations and medical needs following catastrophes.
Digital Government
Hawaii preparing for pandemic flu
State health officials plan to develop a data management system that will correlate a wide range of related information.
People
N.C. county installs public safety network
The 4.9 GHz, multiband broadband public safety network is the first in the country, a Motorola official said.
People
SAP, university to study government ROI
The project is intended to create a comprehensive, nonproprietary methodology for gauging the returns on investment for public projects.
Digital Government
Thom Rubel joins Input
Former Meta Group VP to consult on state and local government issues.
Modernization
No downtime for USPS managers
Postal agency faces new challenges in issuing mandatory electronic identity cards to 1 million employees and contractors.
People
Teacher info eludes local school districts
More Web-based resources should be accessible to states and school districts as they implement the No Child Left Behind Act, a new report states.
People
Smart traffic plan faces local hurdles
Major cities are reluctant to give info on congestion to private firm
People
Jacksonville plays defense during game
The Sheriff's Office used a collaboration system to monitor Alltel Stadium during the college football championship game.
Digital Government
HHS asks states for pandemic plans
HHS wants all 50 states to develop pandemic plans that coincide with federal plans.
Acquisition
Miami-Dade signs new enterprise license agreement
The deal will enable the Florida county to make better use of Autodesk software.
Digital Government
Idaho agency hires Ciber for EA work
The company will develop a blueprint, implement the architecture and train staff in its use.
People