Information Technology: Homeland Security Should Better Balance Need for System Integration Strategy with Spending for New and Enhanced Systems. GAO-04-509, May 21.
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Daily Archives: May 24, 2004
Blogs as IT Management Tools
Blogging behind the firewall – InfoWorlds internal Weblog started as an experiment. Already, its indispensable. Continue Reading
Recent Poll Indicates Popularity of Net News
The Harris Poll® #35, May 19, 2004: “Four out of five adults (80%) who are online report that they have used the Internet to read some kind of news in the last seven days. The types of online news used by the largest numbers of people are the weather (60% of all those online), national… Continue Reading
DOJ Updates Public Data on Computer Intrusion Cases
From the DOJ Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS): “…a summary chart of recently prosecuted computer cases. Many cases have been prosecuted under the computer crime statute, 18 U.S.C. §1030. This listing is a representative sample; it is not exhaustive. Click on the name of the case to read a press release about the… Continue Reading
New Study Indicates Continued Need for Traditional Communications to Supplement E-Gov’t
New Pew Internet and American Life Project Report released today: “How Americans Get in Touch With Government – Internet users benefit from the efficiency of e-government, but multiple channels are still needed for citizens to reach agencies and solve problems.” (38 pages, pdf) From the Summary: “In sum, e-gov is a helpful tool among several… Continue Reading
Hundreds of California Municipal E-Gov’t Sites Fall Short in Usability Tests
Study Reveals Government Websites Are Unusable To A Growing Number Of Californians “A comprehensive assessment of over 400 municipal websites reveals that 91% of California’s cities fail to meet basic accessibility standards. The results show that most city websites are unusable by a wide range of people, including blind, deaf, and mobility impaired individuals, as… Continue Reading
