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The July/August 2006 issue of StateTech features two articles on states that are effectively dealing with ever-evolving technology and the role IT plays in meeting citizens' needs. The first article covers a CDW·G-sponsored state security investment assessment, a portion of a larger study highlighting where state's fall on a broader technology investment curve. The second story covers the state of Alabama and its journey from IT malaise to tech superiority. Other stories cover IT's role in improving health care, the sometimes unrecognized advantages of state and local government careers, and the finer points of negotiating IT contracts. |
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Tech Marches On
Technology, like everything, is constantly evolving. States that plan ongoing tech updates will move forward — gaining efficiencies and adding value for constituencies. |
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| A roundup of the latest IT initiatives, including: stories on digital cameras on the highway; the 2006 National Technology Champion Award; biometric hand time clocks; airport security smart cards; a citywide Wi-Fi initiative; mobile wallets; oblique imaging; and more. |
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Why SOA?
Service-oriented architectures connect disparate systems, reduce outlays for future applications, and boost service levels and responsiveness. |
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Getting the Best Deal
The ability to successfully negotiate IT contracts can mean the difference between profit and peril. |
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| When it comes to IT spending, the nation’s 50 states have vastly different priorities and practices, according to a recent study by CDW•G. Find out how your state ranks on IT security investment. |
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| Adoption of e-health standards on the state level will improve patient services and make health-care operations more efficient, resulting in substantial cost savings for all. |
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| Getting the best minds in IT to work for the public sector rather than the private sector remains a challenge, but the magnitude of the problem is shrinking. |
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Digital Interrogations
The Lawrence, Kan., Police Department recently upgraded to a live digital video system to record and store interviews and interrogations. |
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Mixed Messages
Instant messaging remains a hot topic in state offices. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of IM technology. |
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On the Right Track
Jim Burns, CIO and head of Alabama’s Information Services Division, is working to align the state’s information technology with industry and government standards, unify its IT infrastructure and share resources between agencies. |
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Widgets to Worth
Gail Roper, CIO of Kansas City, Mo., talks with State Tech about measuring — and, ultimately, improving — IT performance. Her goal is to make the city’s IT organization an enabler for business solutions. |
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The Value of Sharing- Countywide Coalition
Collaborating on funding requests can pay big dividends for county and local governments. |
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Spend Wisely- Getting the Most IT From Taxpayer Dollars
With effective negotiating and consolidation, governments can maximize their IT budgets. |
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Reinvigorating Government- Recruiting Talented Staff
IT is revitalizing government work by improving services to citizens. |
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