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Author Photo SF Mayor Gavin Newsom on Open Govt (Part 1)
Dec 1, 2009
Posted by Fritz Nelson

In a wide-ranging interview with InformationWeek, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom talked about DataSF.Org, the role of social networking in politics and running his diverse city, and the role of San Francisco in the digital world. In the first of three in this video series, Newsom discusses how his city has embraced the "open and transparent government" concept.

Author Photo Senate Healthcare Reform Bill's IT Provisions Make Sense
Nov 30, 2009
Posted by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

As the Senate begins debating its healthcare reform bill, there's several health IT related provisions that aren't likely to stir a lot of emotion on the Senate floor, but deserve some attention.

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Breakthrough Event & Fault Management for the New IT
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Cosmic Debris Threatens Space Station

December 1, 2009
NASA says it's too late for orbiting station to perform avoidance maneuver.

Government CIOs Must Focus On Results, Not Data Centers

November 30, 2009
Data center proliferation entails unacceptable cost and risk, says the former CIO of the U.S. Postal Service. With cloud computing as an option, it's time to pursue a more sustainable strategy.

NIST Director Sees Key Role In Emerging Technologies

November 25, 2009
Newly confirmed director Patrick Gallagher outlines the agency's efforts in healthcare IT, smart grid, and cybersecurity.

Govt. Tackles Cybersecurity; iPhone Worm In Wild

November 24, 2009

Full Nelson: Video: San Francisco Goes Open, Transparent

November 23, 2009
An interview with the city's mayor and IT principals about DataSF.org and its groundbreaking applications

Physicians Question Health IT Stimulus Requirements

November 23, 2009
A physicians practice industry group expresses concern about electronic health record incentive programs.

Web 2.0 Expo: Noveck Cites Open Gov Challenges

November 20, 2009
The deputy CTO for open government sees progress, but acknowledges push back and resource constraints on the path to transparency.

National Cyber Incident Response Plan Coming

November 17, 2009
FBI, Homeland Security, and Justice Department officials drop hints of future cybersecurity policy and projects at a Senate hearing.

Obama, In China, Promotes An Open Internet

November 16, 2009
In a townhall meeting in Shanghai, the President acknowledges the challenges posed by unrestricted Internet access, but says the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Military Readies IT Acquisition Reforms

November 13, 2009
Deputy Defense secretary William Lynn says procurement reforms should be ready by the spring.

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Gov 2.0: Technology Leadership Redefined
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