New York puts security first
New York state officials likely will cut back spending on electronic government initiatives in the new fiscal year, redirecting millions of dollars to disaster recovery and emergency response in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, according to industry analysts.
ACROSS THE DIGITAL NATION
This year has been an important crossroads for the state and local government marketplace. Red-hot economic activity and overflowing revenue coffers have receded, while electronic government initiatives, though still moving forward, now must accommodate the new priorities and direction brought about by the events of Sept. 11.
NASCIO Joins Chorus of State Groups Seeking Federal Funds
The states need federal funding to help them beef up network security and protect critical information technology resources from attacks by hackers and terrorists, according to a national group of state chief information officers.
STATES OF OPPORTUNITY
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is considering a 511 service to provide travelers an easy-to-remember phone number for information.
EYE ON THE STATES
The aftershocks of Sept. 11 are exposing serious fault lines in the technology and information infrastructure of state and local government. Well-publicized difficulties in coordinating responses to bioterrorism are just the tip of the iceberg.
Keeping an Eye on the Road
Innovative technologies that already help government officials track vehicles and manage the flow of traffic can play an important role in responding to terrorist attacks, according to the U.S. transportation industry.
ACROSS THE DIGITAL NATION
The information technology needs of state and local government agencies have changed rapidly, having a direct impact on the vendor community. Major systems integrators and professional services firms have established new competencies to coincide with the dramatic ascent of e-government initiatives.
Red-Light Cameras Get A Green Light
Red-light camera systems are enjoying increasing public acceptance as a cost-effective way to reduce traffic accidents, despite complaints that the systems constitute a shakedown of motorists by local governments and the makers of the systems.
STATES OF OPPORTUNITY
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is considering a consultant study for a new laboratory information management system.
EYE ON THE STATES
There has been much speculation ? often accompanied by breathless announcements ? about what the war on terrorism means for state and local government. Visions of new spending for advanced security systems, enhanced emergency response capabilities and integrated databases are popping up everywhere.
Security as Plain as the Nose on Your Face
Sandy Ferris, a forensic technician with the North Vancouver detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, was using a facial recognition system to identify an offender when she made a startling discovery.
NASCIO Recognizes Outstanding State IT Programs
A California online procurement system and a New Mexico Internet-based solution for child services were among nine projects to receive recognition from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
ACROSS THE DIGITAL NATION
Public-sector organizations are responding to the tragic events of Sept. 11 by offering an array of services from emergency response and logistical support to medical attention and investigative services.
Giuliani Improvises After Command Center Gets Hit
New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani got a lot of ribbing when, in 1998, he ordered the construction of a $15 million emergency command center from which he could direct recover efforts from possible terrorist attacks on the city.
States to Escalate Computer Security and Data Backup
When hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon Sept. 11, state technology officers on the East Coast moved quickly to secure data centers and technology office operations.
States of Opportunity
The Iowa Information Technology Department may procure the development, implementation and maintenance of statewide wireless services.
States Plan Center to Protect IT Infrastructure
Plans are under way among state governments to establish a national information-sharing center to boost network security and protect information technology infrastructures that belong to the states.
Florida Weathers Resignation of CIO
The Florida state technology office is forging ahead with consolidation of the state's information technology resources into a central technology office, despite being rocked by the resignation of the chief information officer, who would have directed the effort.
EYE ON THE STATES
Now and then an award is made that signifies a major shift in the competitive landscape of the state and local market. This happened recently when California awarded a $25 million, five-year contract to National Information Consortium Inc., the pioneer e-gov portal company.
Integrators Answer the Call for 311 Services
Dialing 311 isn't just a way to reach police in a non-emergency. Companies that build these systems are witnessing the creation of a thriving market for 311 systems that also provide quick and easy access to other local government services.
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