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The White House wants to expand an initiative it began in 2014 to hire top tech workers into the government. (National Journal)
Visit http://www.nationaljournal.com/tech/obama-budget-federal-government-needs-more-tech-workers-20150202 to view the full article online. |
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Local governments update their infrastructure to prepare for the FirstNet public-safety network. (State Tech)
Visit http://www.statetechmagazine.com/article/2015/01/how-local-governments-are-preparing-firstnet to view the full article online. |
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To find technology in this year’s speeches, you often need to read between the lines. (Government Technology)
Visit http://www.govtech.com//state/2015-State-of-the-State-Addresses-Is-Technology-on-the-Agenda.html to view the full article online. |
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While security and cloud will the most important management priorities for state and local chief information officers in 2015, CIOs expect to give significantly greater attention to broadband and wireless connectivity in 2015 than in recent years, according to a new report. (State Scoop)
Visit http://statescoop.com/state-cios-to-focus-more-on-broadband-hr-crm-in-2015/ to view the full article online. |
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Having a chief innovation officer in government has become all the rage. (TechWire)
Visit https://www.techwire.net/chief-innovation-officers-deliver/ to view the full article online. |
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The most important IT career skills aren't necessarily technical. Communication, negotiation, team-building and conflict resolution are all critical to IT success, especially in leadership positions. (CIO)
Visit http://www.cio.com/article/2878675/careers-staffing/why-soft-skills-are-key-to-a-successful-it-career.html to view the full article online. |
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At a time when technological change is measured in nanoseconds, experts in information systems are focused on longer-term trends that will position their communities to take advantage of the convenience and efficiency of technology. (American City & County)
Visit http://americancityandcounty.com/technology/future-forecast-government-technology-2020 to view the full article online. |
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Google is bringing speedy Internet to 18 cities in four metro areas in the southeastern United States, the latest expansion of its Fiber project. (USA Today)
Visit http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2015/01/27/google-fiber-atlanta-charlotte-nashville-raleigh-durham/22402547/ to view the full article online. |
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As many Americans abandon snail mail and even desktops in favor of smartphones and tablets, many states are redoubling their efforts to make government more accessible and responsive to citizens on-the-go. (Government Executive)
Visit http://www.govexec.com/state-local/2015/02/new-mobile-apps-states-engage-citizens-smartphone/104562/ to view the full article online. |