Fw: What are states buying?

["David RR Webber" <david@drrw.info>]

An interesting focus issue.

DW

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> 
> What Are States Buying?
> State-government IT departments are strapped for cash yet pressed 
> to meet higher standards of efficiency, accountability, and 
> customer service. Here are 10 technologies that states are using 
> to meet these objectives.
> http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ehMS0GMBxI0G4R0CYqm0AL
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> A Man For All States
> In an interview, Gerry Wethington, CIO of the state of Missouri 
> and president of the National Association of State CIOs, 
> discusses complexity, bureaucracy, offshore outsourcing, and how 
> to deal with budgetary constraints.
> http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ehMS0GMBxI0G4R0CYqn0AM
> 
> 
> Citizens Want More Than E-Government
> A report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project says people 
> want more than one way to interact with government.
> http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ehMS0GMBxI0G4R0CYbU0Ag
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> 
> Louisiana Fights Fraud With Mapping Software
> The state's Department of Social Services is marrying food-stamp 
> business-intelligence systems with GIS data about retailers.
> http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ehMS0GMBxI0G4R0CYqo0AN
> 
> 
> Kentucky Names New CIO
> Mike Inman, a former Army officer, replaces Aldona Valicenti, who 
> resigned last November.
> http://update.techweb.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/ehMS0GMBxI0G4R0CYqp0AO
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