Digital Government

D.C. launches mapping tool

Web-based application culls data from 67 agencies and delivers it to every Washington, D.C., government employee

People

State CIOs advise on homeland security plan

The Office of Homeland Security has reached out to state government technology officials for help on its national plan

Digital Government

School linking to community

Memphis district is building portal to fill educational, administrative and training needs

Digital Government

Houston steers IT toward center

Houston city government has been remaking itself technologically with ambitious enterprisewide projects

Digital Government

State CIOs to advise on homeland

NASCIO members to form group to help the federal government on technology-related homeland security matters

Digital Government

Md. libraries using online training

Librarians across Maryland are using interactive online management training tools

Digital Government

System tracks hazardous waste

California is rolling out a secure Web-based system to keep tabs on the disposal of toxic waste

Digital Government

OnTarget keeps tabs on school tech

Online database tool helps states monitor what technology resources are being used in schools

Digital Government

IT firms form virtual corporation

Initiative showcases the collective expertise of small to midsize companies in the New York City area

People

Surviving the dot-com bust

EzGov, NIC report improved financials, opportunities for growth

Digital Government

Training becomes more animated

Public-sector agencies try holding attention with a program that adds a little character to presentations

Digital Government

Systems change meets welfare reform

Hennepin County, Minn., employs software for caseworkers to team up to help clients

Digital Government

Surviving the dot-com bust

EzGov, NIC report improved financial situations and opportunities for growth

Digital Government

Payback time for tax collectors

AMS helps four states reengineer their systems so they can catch up with tardy taxpayers

Digital Government

Cable modem ruling elicits protest

Local organizations say FCC decision to exempt service from fees could cost cities and counties up to $300 million a year

People

Biotech firms figure into homeland security

Products target biodefense, health

Digital Government

Students put portal to the test

Massachusetts' Virtual Education Space helps schools enhance learning through a central but customizable portal

Digital Government

Disney exec to be Washington CIO

Former vice president of Disney's Internet operations will head the state's Department of Information Services

Digital Government

Community groups short on tech

Study finds that few community development organizations have gone beyond the basic use of IT

Digital Government

Mayor has big ideas for small city

Tech-savvy mayor tests out Web portal initiative, builds Web site, seeks more bandwidth and data