January/February 2008
Features
Sniffing out Fraud
States tap technology to protect welfare benefits and rein in improper payments.
Going, Going, Gone?
Some legacy technologies are on the verge of extinction. Here's what emerging systems are replacing them and how to ensure your staff is ready.
Come Together
CIOs leading consolidations must overcome resistance from two groups: affected IT employees and agency officials.
Wireless Wins
While some municipal deployments seem to be plagued with problems, a few cities find success by starting small.
Courting Millennials
With retirements on the rise, it's time to adapt your workplace to appeal to young entry-level IT workers.
Departments
Strategy and Innovation:
Citizens Demand Better Emergency Alerts
CDW•G study demonstrates the need to disseminate emergency information more quickly and through a variety of communication media.
Tech Trends:
Multifunctional Network Protection
Unified threat management devices guard against attacks.
Tech Forward:
Advanced Surveillance Networks
Wireless and fiber provide the pipeline for analytics systems that scan for suspicious activity.
Best Practices:
Brace Yourself for a Data Breach
It's not a question of whether this will happen to your organization, but of when. Be ready to react.
Best Practices:
GIS Guidance
The city of Asheville, N.C., offers a roadmap for deploying mapping tools that benefit the community.
Case Study:
An Enterprising Endeavor
The city of Inglewood contracts parking citation services to more than 80 California agencies.
