Author Archive
Otto Doll
Management
CIO OUTLOOK
One of my pet peeves is that it seems new IT is never specifically made for government use. Beyond the defense industry, all new technology research, techniques and inventions are intended for use by the private sector. Considering the size of the federal civilian, state and local government markets, I find it odd that the IT industry aligns itself with government only from a marketing and sales position.
Digital Government
CIO OUTLOOK
Since the terrorist events of Sept. 11, I have observed a disturbing lack of cooperation, collaboration and understanding among federal, state and local governments. Problems also have arisen among agencies at each level of government. Whether this is due to office politics, real politics, clashing egos, turf battles or whatever, we need to restore the spirit of unity that prevailed in September.
Digital Government
CIO OUTLOOK
The horrific events of Sept. 11 continue to affect us all. I was born in New York City and lived for 30 years in northern Virginia; I have personal ties to this disaster. Now my professional world as a state CIO is being tested.
Digital Government
CIO OUTLOOK
As the only state chief information officer with a responsibility for public broadcasting, I have been in a unique position to see the merger of information technology and broadcasting.
Digital Government
CIO OUTLOOK
South Dakota recently awarded a contract for a statewide VHF, digital, trunked radio network. We are one of 28 states developing such a network. The state is working to replace the patchwork of radio frequencies used across agencies or even within a given public safety agency.
