CIOs in the government industry face distinct challenges, including deploying larger-scale technology and software initiatives and addressing requirements of the Homeland Security Act and various other compliance regulations. Security and widespread acceptance of new technology products are also ongoing issues for government-industry CIOs. Find the latest guidance for CIOs faced with government issues in this topic section.
California appoints first cabinet-level state CIO, raises bar on IT
SearchCIO.com | 12 Dec 2007 ARTICLE - Pressured by lobbyists, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appoints veteran exec Teresa Takai as the Golden State's first statewide CIO. Better haul out that suit of armor, say analysts.
DoD takes cue from U.S. businesses, blocks YouTube, MySpace
SearchCIO.com | 15 May 2007 ARTICLE - Experts say that controversy aside, the U.S. Department of Defense's decision to block social networking sites mirrors what businesses have been doing for years.
Retrofitting IT for e-checking rules
20 Jul 2005 TIP - New government regulation on digital check clearing is pushing the banking industry to the cutting edge -- which pushes some information architects nearly over the edge.
Vertical market guide for CIOs
SearchCIO.com | 01 Nov 2006 EXECUTIVE GUIDE - CIOs and IT executives must address information technology challenges unique to their vertical industries. Learn what some execs face in this vertical IT guide.
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