ROI
The Big Squeeze
April/May 2009
Thin clients come back in vogue, and this time it’s not just hype.

Double Vision
April/May 2009
Organizations deploy dual monitors to bolster worker productivity and ease eye strain.

Power Conservation
February/March 2009
Take these six smart steps to reduce computer energy consumption in your organization.

Mission Control
February/March 2007
To get more out of IT, align your systems and investment plans with agency objectives.

IT Brings Home the Bacon
February/March 2007
Cities, counties and states combine IT with business practices to generate revenue.

Tech Focus
October/November 2006
Virtualization Goes Mainstream
This resource-pooling strategy can lower costs and increase efficiency for government technology departments. However, virtualization requires careful handling in order to achieve success.


Bringing Health Care Into the 21st Cent.
July/August 2006
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.

Business Case
April/May 2006
Multiple Choice
When it comes to buying new computers, agencies can choose between desktop PCs, notebooks and thin clients. Here are some factors to consider.


On-the-Spot Computing Drives State Revenue
January/February 2006
The New York Lottery and Indiana’s Hoosier Lottery use Tablet PCs to help their sales forces increase revenue and work more efficiently. These mobile devices also help states like Florida capture unpaid sales taxes.

Best Practices
January/February 2006
Recycling Revisited
Read how some government agencies are turning to tech recycling programs to maximize their return on IT investments.


Buildings With Brains
Fall 2005
State and local governments are gaining efficiencies through shared systems that combine business automation systems and the IT infrastructure. Thanks to this “smart building” convergence, some governments are saving tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in construction and personnel costs.

Spend Management
Spring 2005
To Lease or Buy...That Is the Question
The answer depends on the agency asking the question. Faced with lean budgets, state and local governments are weighing the pros and cons of leasing versus buying IT equipment.


Tech Response
Spring 2005
Is Voice over Internet Protocol becoming a must-have technology? The lure of potential savings, added services, ease of migration and greater reliability help VoIP make headway into many agencies.

Tech Response
Winter 2005
Image Is Everything
New York and other savvy states use videoconferencing to enhance government effectiveness, boost productivity and cut costs.