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

Nadler: The Va. contractor tax

Virginia should repeal the true object test

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

Software helps Minnesota spend wisely

Officials monitor agency purchases statewide

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

Maryland lands DOD logistics demo

The university will work with the Navy to build an automated supply system.