StateTech's 2013 Must-Read IT Blogs Nominees

The Cisco government blog engages with government organizations (local, regional, national) by sharing best practices and innovative ideas to address critical issues.

StateScoop features the latest leaders and innovators, news and events in state and local government technology.

CivSource provides news coverage of state and local government and technology issues. We work hard to provide our readers with content they won’t find anywhere else, including breaking news and interviews with leaders in the public and private sector.

July 18, 2013 at 8:48 am PST Reputation What happens when libraries transform from traditional, quiet places to engaging spaces that inspire learning? The old perceptions of libraries are swept away and energized by interactive, connected learning for the entire community. That's exactly what the strategy is at the Midland County Library in Texas.

Louisiana is the Silicon Bayou. This is a place where entrepreneurs, developers, innovators, and venture capitalists are making great strides in modern technology. The state government, economic development groups, universities, start-up accelerators, and many more are supporting entrepreneurship and high growth companies here like never before.

The government IT experts at Deltek share insight about the latest industry news and how it affects the need for products and services in state and local government. From big data to social media to shared services and everything in between, Deltek analysts shed light on key developments of concern to public-sector IT leaders. The frequent blog posts spell out what’s happening, and where, along with what’s likely to happen next.

Continuous Innovation for a More Productive Commonwealth

July 18, 2013 at 8:48 am PST Reputation What happens when libraries transform from traditional, quiet places to engaging spaces that inspire learning? The old perceptions of libraries are swept away and energized by interactive, connected learning for the entire community. That's exactly what the strategy is at the Midland County Library in Texas.

A Blog from the City of Philadelphia's Managing Director's Office

In February, CivSource reported on an effort by engineer Philippe Plagnol to open up the tracking and supply chain data contained in the barcodes on... Read Article → At the federal level, officials have referred to the threats posed by cyber attacks as 'the next Pearl Harbor,' indeed the President himself has announced...

The Technology Council of Greater Kansas City is the recognized regional technology effort for the Kansas City area.

Silicon Prairie News interviews the region's leading entrepreneurs and creatives, reports on startups and established companies and announces events.

The Atlantic Cities explores the most innovative ideas and pressing issues facing today’s global cities and neighborhoods.

Govtech.com is the online portal to Government Technology, a division of e.Republic, Inc. featuring IT news for state, local and city government.

Earlier this week, CivSource reported on $6 billion in awards made by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to 17 Big IT vendors for cybersecurity.... Read Article → This summer, CivSource reported on the creation of a new application called Neighborhood Score which was launched by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee at the...

Cleantech LA brings together business, government, and academia to grow the cleantech sector in Los Angeles, promoting sustainability and economic growth.

Silicon Florist was started by Rick Turoczy as a side project (is there any other kind?) to help provide a repository for interesting technology startup news—particularly Web-based, mobile-based, and open source technology—from Portland, Oregon, and the surrounding area, affectionately known as the “Silicon Forest.”

The Smart Chicago Collaborative is a civic organization devoted to improving lives in Chicago through technology. We focus on access to the internet, skills for those using the internet, and data & applications that can make lives better for all who use the internet.

A blog by David Hawks. He is focused on helping technology organizations accelerate their ability to deliver value. David brings his broad experience working with Fortune 50 companies and early stage startups to challenge organizations to think differently about how they build software.

EngagingCities is an online magazine that shares creative strategies and new technologies to foster public engagement for livable communities.

News and information about technology in the public and affordable housing industry.

Mark Fletcher manages Product Strategy and Vision for Public Safety Solutions at Avaya. He is responsible for ensuring the roadmap and strategy of Next Generation Emergency Services in both the public and private sectors. With nearly 3 decades of experience in telecom, he has built and managed some of the world's largest private networks.

GigaOM has grown into one of the most credible and insightful voices at the intersection of business and technology.

An initiative by the Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School and powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The Data-Smart City Solutions website highlights best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials.

Building a smarter planet is an IBM-sponsored blog intended to provide readers with a place to talk about the issues raised within the content.