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Public CIO Executive Update | Follow Us on Twitter From a site survey to a town hall meeting, the Panasonic Toughbook® F8 is State & Local Government professionals' top choice to maximize their productivity. With its ultra-light 3.7lb design and advanced integrated wireless technology, the Toughbook F8 gives State & Local professionals the ability to access critical information anywhere at any time. Monday October 26, 2009 News and Features Four Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Shared Services Programs - Oct 23, 2009 Shared services requires employee buy-in, realistic expectations. Houston Exploring Consolidation and Outsourcing Options - Oct 22, 2009 Houston's IT consulting firm indicates likely interest in consolidation and outsourcing from the city. An Economic Argument for Cloud Computing - Oct 21, 2009 The government is about to open up vast data stores for public consumption. It should be done in the cloud, says one industry expert. Teri Takai on IT Security - Oct 21, 2009 In a recent webinar, Takai talked about transparency, underserved areas of the state and protecting information online. IT Budgeting and Decision Making: Maximizing Your Government's Technology Investments - Oct 20, 2009 Can Sustainability Software Cut Carbon Emissions? - Oct 20, 2009 Léo Apotheker, CEO of SAP, says company will produce a sustainability software suite for use by U.S. business and government. The Public-Sector CIO's Changing Tasks (Opinion) - Oct 20, 2009 CIOs evolve as problem-solvers, not just procurement managers. Public CIOs on Twitter - Oct 20, 2009 Five tips for public CIOs who tweet. New York City Plans Consolidation, New 311 Services and Apps Competition - Oct 19, 2009 New York City CIO Paul Cosgrave outlines tech initiatives. Public CIOs' Role Shifting to Leader - Oct 19, 2009 CIOs manage IT, money, employees and political terrain. Indiana Cancels Huge Outsourced Welfare Modernization Plan - Oct 16, 2009 Governor calls $1.6 billion plan flawed; IBM says modernization was working. Audit Report Criticizes Massive Virginia IT Outsourcing Plan - Oct 14, 2009 Vendor failed to plan appropriately, had poor grasp of agency needs, report claims. Tracking Transparency's Direct and Indirect Costs (Opinion) - Oct 14, 2009 Recovery.gov costs a bundle, but government openness promotes efficiency. District of Columbia Appoints Bryan Sivak as New CTO - Oct 13, 2009 Mayor Adrian Fenty picks outsider for city's top tech position. Ex-CIO Gary Robinson Returns to Washington State - Oct 12, 2009 Former CIO to take on CFO role. Public CIO Magazine Public CIO Magazine provides technology news and solutions to public sector C-level technology executives. Get FREE Subscription View Current Issue PCIO Blogs Lohrmann on Infrastructure By Dan Lohrmann Three Tools for Success: From Ironman Triathlon to Technology FastGov: Where Government is Going These Days By Paul W. Taylor Former Washington State CIO named fiscal chief for state welfare agency

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