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John Moore
John Moore is a freelance writer based in Syracuse, N.Y.
GTSI goes to court to fight takeover bid
A lawsuit filed in Delaware claims Eyak is violating its operating agreement by pursuing acquisition of GTSI.
- By John Moore
Can the Apple iPad get any workplace respect?
Apple's iPad tablet computer is attracting some interested glances from government
- By John Moore
Open government looks for next-generation technologies
Whereas Web 2.0 is about connecting people through social-networking applications, Web 3.0 will be about connecting information in new ways that people will find more useful and relevant. It'll be a boon for government transparency, but it won't be happening soon.
- By John Moore
New virtualization solutions can cut desktop costs
Desktop virtualization aims to lower the costs and increase the security of desktop computers, but agencies must determine which approach — or combination of methods — best suits their needs.
- By John Moore
County group endorses GIS certification
National Association of Counties endorses a certification program for geographic-information system specialists.
- By John Moore
Commerce issues RFI for Shared Service Center
The Commerce Department is exploring the idea of migrating its bureaus to a centralized, contractor-operated e-mail service.
- By John Moore
State alliances must have clear cut policy
State agencies interested in collaborating must first establish a firm policy foundation, according to a newly released brief from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
- By John Moore
Orange County puts outsourcing agreement under microscope
California's Orange County has released data that shows little difference between county and contractor labor costs.
- By John Moore
Reverse 911 is on the line for Conn., Va. residents
Cities, towns and counties in Connecticut and Virginia will be able to send recorded messages to thousands of people in the event of an emergency using Reverse 911 technology.
- By John Moore