Government Technology

Cloud computing refers to an arrangement in which an organization pays a service provider to deliver applications, computing power and storage via the Web. Under the White House’s plan, several agencies could access a common application from the cloud.

A key priority for CXO and CIO collaboration should be to continue applying new technology to create deeper relationships between government and the public. The new focus should move beyond the one-way transactions of service delivery and toward the more complex two-way interactions of civic engagement.

"This new online service will allow citizens to conduct business whenever it is most convenient for them, even if that’s at 10 p.m. or 5 a.m."

The agreements resolve legal concerns and conditions having to do with liability, endorsements, advertisements, freedom of information, and governing law.

Weg is the agent in charge of the state’s computer crime unit, dealing with identity theft, an occasional murder and other online or computer crimes.

As the economy continues to weaken, public CIOs find themselves increasingly involved with economic development.

As the cliche goes, you need to walk before you run

The Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT) issued a request for information (RFI) April 13 that seeks to obtain ideas, methodologies and approaches from the private sector for incorporating the concepts of shared/common services into the state’s IT consolidation program.

"Aneesh will promote technological innovation to help achieve our most urgent priorities — from creating jobs and reducing health-care costs to keeping our nation secure," Obama said in the address.

InformationWeek Government is timed to serve the government IT professionals tasked with that responsibility and to analyze the IT products, services, policies, and vendor strategies aimed at the government sector.