'No Child' fosters compliance biz
Tech tools can help states pass education reform test
California switches to listening mode
P.K. Agarwal, who returned to public service as the director of California's new Technology Services Department in September, has a message for the private sector: The department has an open mind about any and all ideas from the IT industry.
Affairs of state: Virginia offers formula for outsourcing success
When I ran into Virginia Gov. Mark Warner (D) earlier this year at the National Governors Association headquarters in Washington, I pulled him aside for a quick chat. I wanted to gauge how serious he was about Virginia's nascent IT outsourcing initiative and how hard he was going to work to make it happen.
Opportunity knocking
The New York State Office of Mental Health wants a contractor to supply software for patient trust fund and related accounting systems.
In the homestretch
After months of careful preparations using a new bid process, Virginia has awarded one mega outsourcing deal and is on the verge of announcing another to two technology powerhouses.
Contracts: Opportunity knocking
The Tennessee Human Services Department is seeking electronic benefit transfer services for food stamps and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs.
'We need to change the conversation'
His enthusiasm is palpable. His ideas are big and bold. Meet Matt Miszewski, Wisconsin's chief information officer and the new president of the National Association of State CIOs.
Opportunity knocking
The New York Transit Authority wants a contractor to implement an automatic train supervision system.
Opportunity knocking
The New York Transit Authority wants a contractor to implement an automatic train supervision system.
Texas auditor blasts HR project
Despite a stumble that's roused the ire of a Texas auditor, the trend toward states outsourcing health and human services administration likely will grow into a substantial business, industry officials said.
New York dares to dream
New York has put stringent measures in place to ensure contractor performance on its statewide wireless network, but the winning contractor is confident it can meet the demands of the massive project.
Four teams battle for San Diego County project
Four integration powerhouses will compete for San Diego County's lucrative IT and telecommunications outsourcing opportunity recompete, scheduled for award in December.
Four teams battle for San Diego County project
Four integration powerhouses will compete for San Diego County's lucrative IT and telecommunications outsourcing opportunity recompete, scheduled for award in December.
Opportunity knocking
The Iowa Human Services Department wants a vendor to provide a full-service child support customer contact center.
Opportunity knocking
The Iowa Human Services Department wants a vendor to provide a full-service child support customer contact center.
BEA fulfills Chicago EA
Famed for its soaring architectural style, Chicago now is looking to develop a type of architecture that is more about enterprise than aesthetics.
Across the digital nation: Cautious optimism belies strong revenue growth
State and local government organizations recently turned a corner, both fiscally -- their new fiscal year began July 1 -- and perceptually, as a result of tax hikes, operational cuts and fee increases over the past two years.
The Real deal
Companies specializing in driver's licensing and biometrics see rich opportunities in helping states comply with the Real ID Act passed earlier this year. But new opportunities may be slow to come, as states crunch cost estimates and wait for the federal government to offer guidance on how they should comply.
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