 | The Summer 2005 issue of StateTech includes a cover story on the growing number of state governments, like Utah and Missouri, that are legally mandating IT consolidation—and collectively saving hundreds of millions of dollars. Other features discuss how local and state governments are actively meeting the digital needs of seniors, and the new ways in which government and nonprofit organization initiatives are closing the digital divide and economically lifting up entire cities. |
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If you build it, will they come? Maybe, maybe not.
Government Web sites are getting better and better, offering more information and public services. Yet government must ensure that all citizens–regardless of age or income–can access them. |
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| Readers discuss enlightening team members about the importance of technology in government and how Wi-Fi networks can provide citywide connectivity for public safety vehicles. |
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Leading the E-Government Pack
The future of government? It’s online. A growing number of governments are launching Web-based initiatives to improve communication, trim costs and streamline work. |
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Happy (Audit) Trails
Information lifecycle management makes it easier to safely store and manage data. The ingredients of this approach include clear audit trails, established policies and the right tools. |
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Passing Inspection
Fairfax County, Va., submits its information technology projects to an extensive set of performance measurement standards to ensure that only the IT initiatives with the most value receive government funding. |
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From Source Codes to Suits
With heightened responsibilities and an increasingly higher profile, being a government CIO has changed from what it used to be. Four city and state CIOs share their thoughts, their experiences and their hopes for the future of the public sector CIO. |
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| As local and state governments increasingly move public services online, will seniors be left behind? Learn how several innovative government agencies are proactively meeting their needs. |
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| Government and nonprofit organization initiatives are offering new hope in the war on poverty. Discover how broadening access to technology can lift up not just individuals, but entire cities. |
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| Cities and counties are enhancing their geographic information system capabilities to strengthen homeland security and prepare for natural emergencies. |
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| Cities and counties are enhancing their geographic information system capabilities to strengthen homeland security and prepare for natural emergencies. |
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Lessons Learned
Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart reports on Cleveland’s initiatives to help its low-income citizens cross the digital divide. |
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Helping Seniors Help Themselves
The Minnesota Board on Aging wants to help seniors take charge of their long-term health care, so it’s revamping its Web-based information, resources and tools. The state’s goal is to help seniors improve their personal self-sufficiency. |
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Consolidate—It's the Law!
Many governors and lawmakers have begun to demand IT consolidation in their state governments. This can only be interpreted as good news for state CIOs. |
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