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(5/26/2007) Those in search of eternal life need look no further than the computer industry. In fact, the harder you try to declare a technology dead, it seems, the more you turn up evidence of its continuing existence. Nevertheless, after speaking with several industry stalwarts, we've compiled a list of skills and technologies that, while not dead, can perhaps be said to be in the process of dying. | (5/7/2007) While the demand for skilled IT workers has never been greater, a tighter rein on municipal budgets and overall spending has forced many Canadian cities to place less emphasis on IT staff training. Most municipal IT training is done on a yearly or biannual basis, meaning staff don't necessarily access the most up-to-date information on IT security. | (4/17/2007) In Part 1 of InterGovWorldb s Spotlight on Marc Bureau, the Mayor of Gatineau discussed the many reasons why his city finds itself on a shortlist of the world's most b intelligent communities.b In Part 2, Bureau points to the online tools at citizens' fingertips through the city Web site, and why Gatineau is quickly becoming a top contender in e-government. | (3/8/2007) The theft of a laptop from a SickKids physician has resulted in a swift order from Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Ann Cavoukian. Cavoukian has ordered the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to implement specific protection mechanisms, including the strong encryption of any personal data that is taken off-site. | (3/6/2007) Part 1 of InterGovWorld's Spotlight on Donna Achimov, assistant deputy minister with Human Resources and Social Development, Service Canada. Achimov talks about read-to-me access to information, bundling services together, and how a degree in journalism kickstarted a career in public sector management. | (2/5/2007) Sarah Kramer is CIO and vice-president of Cancer Care Ontario. At the same time, she is working closely with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to improve its strategy around reducing wait-times. Kramer spoke with InterGovWorld.com senior writer Lisa Williams about what's being accomplished on both fronts, what lies ahead, and how Ontario is both a leader and a laggard when it comes to e-health. | (2/1/2007) The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) has renewed its call for the U.S. Congress to pass a comprehensive data protection law in 2007 and gave the U.S. government a D for the feds lackluster cybersecurity endeavors. | (12/18/2006) In Part 2 of InterGovWorld's Spotlight on Director General Paul Hession of PWGSC, senior writer Lisa Williams spoke with him about the challenges of his job, the future of online services for citizens, and the evolution of e-government. | (12/15/2006) Q. The title of e-envoy holds some enigma. What were the main priorities of the position and how did they fit with you? | (12/4/2006) Part 1 with Paul Hession, Director General of Service Qualification and Transition, Public Works and Government Services Canada. InterGovWorld senior writer Lisa Williams spoke with Hession about GTEC, his work in both the private and public sector, and the changing role of the CIO. | (11/10/2006) Innovative work being done by 54 Canadian graduate students in the area of robotics and intelligent systems just got a huge boost. |
  | |  | | Blog Spotlight: Sandford Borins |  | As Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Toronto, Sandford Borins brings InterGovWorld.com readers exclusive insights into how and why the public sector is changing. You'll find new perspectives and questions, observations and objectives, lessons and answers. Cover to Cover, the blog by Prof. Sandford Borins, appears every Thursday. Inside Cover to Cover | |
| | | Unified Communications |  | Unity is a word often heard in the public sector, with myriad agencies and departments looking to foster collective thinking around some of today's most pressing issues. The word, however, doesn't usually get mentioned in the same breath as technology. That's a situation, though, that might soon be changing, thanks to a new software platform known as unified communications.
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