January/February 2008
StateTech January/February 2008 The January/February 2008 issue of StateTech features a cover story on state municipalities converting their cities into Wi-Fi hotspots. Other articles include what legacy technologies are on the verge of extinction, and what's replacing them; adapting the workplace to attract young IT talent; and tools to protect welfare benefits from fraud. Also included are articles on GIS guidance; multifunctional network protection; advanced security networks; making the data center more "green" friendly; and a case study on a city contracting parking citation services to several agencies.


From the Editor
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Safety Nets
 
Citizens Demand Better Emergency Alerts
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CDW•G study demonstrates the need to disseminate emergency information more quickly and through a variety of communication media.
 
Multifunctional Network Protection
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Unified threat management devices guard against attacks.
 
Advanced Surveillance Networks
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Wireless and fiber provide the pipeline for analytics systems that scan for suspicious activity.
 
Brace Yourself for a Data Breach
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It’s not a question of whether this will happen to your organization, but of when. Be ready to react.
 
GIS Guidance
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The city of Asheville, N.C., offers a roadmap for deploying mapping tools that benefit the community.
 
Sniffing out Fraud
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States tap technology to protect welfare benefits and rein in improper payments.
 
Going, Going… Gone?
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Some legacy technologies are on the verge of extinction. Here’s what emerging systems are replacing them and how to ensure your staff is ready.
 
Come Together
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CIOs leading consolidations must overcome resistance from two groups: affected IT employees and agency officials.
 
Wireless Wins
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While some municipal deployments seem to be plagued with problems, a few cities find success by starting small.
 
Courting Millennials
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With retirements on the rise, it’s time to adapt your workplace to appeal to young entry-level IT workers.
 
An Enterprising Endeavor
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The city of Inglewood contracts parking citation services to more than 80 California agencies.
 
Apprenticeships Instill Learning
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Standards Matter More Than Ever
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Greening of the Data Center
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