Michigan deploys the federal government's network-monitoring system EINSTEIN 1, indicating a potential new direction for state IT security.

CSC providing system design and integration, plus end-user services, through a standard pricing model.

Arkansas, Delaware and New York among top-ranking states; Montana has the lowest score, according to nonprofit's report.

Stimulus funds mean stringent reporting for state and local agencies.

Schweitzer positions Montana as a leader in alternative energy.

Seattle Mayor-elect Mike McGinn to retain some of Greg Nickels' staff, including CIO Bill Schrier.

Public safety agencies have flocked quickly to the short messaging service because of its security.

Agency suggests Americans give each other items not normally found under the tree.

Los Angeles, Washington state join Twitter to inform residents.

Elevating state CIO to a Cabinet-level position also suggested.

Web 2.0 and other security dangers to governments.

Colleges and universities face unique challenges in fighting the swine flu.

State and local governments follow federal foray into cloud computing.

Miami-Dade County, Fla., starts running foreclosure auctions online instead of at the courthouse, saving money and staff.

Worker productivity could improve when based on actual results instead of time worked.

South Carolina's Web-based data management system simplifies the HAZUS updating process and provides redundancy in case of disaster.

Andrea DiMaio says the federal government's conception of Web 2.0 only flows in one direction.

Federal CIO Vivek Kundra and Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra hope state and local governments make similar transparency and collaboration measures.

Broadband Internet for all New Yorkers, governments get creative with transparent data.

Ten-day experiment in networking ends in only nine hours.