Local Governments Move into the Cloud
Three communities test the benefits, privacy and security of cloud computing. Klamath County, Ore., the Borough of West Chester, Pa. and Gilliam, Ore., discuss the process and results.
Getting squeezed
The public's disdain for the public sector is leading to retirements, layoffs and discussions about the future role of government.
Title fight
Battles rage between public sector unions and elected officials with no end in sight.
Tough going
Public works departments keep pushing to meet the demands from recession-racked communities.
Pension warfare
Unions, politicians and think tanks join the battle over government pensions.
The Cloud comes down to Earth
Cities and counties are beginning to adopt cloud computing for a variety of applications, from email and collaboration tools to public safety technology.
It’s all about "connectivity" – the connection between government and its citizens, and the real and perceived benefits that arise from that. Governments manage more effectively and efficiently through greater public input and feedback.
By dbevarlky on Apr. 27, 2012