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Ellen Perlman

Ellen Perlman

Former columnist

Ellen Perlman was a GOVERNING staff writer and technology columnist.

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The Snake Within
There are ways to spot an employee with an eye on bringing down the network.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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This Little Light of Mine
Many cities have been switching to the efficiencies of as-needed lighting, thanks to their computer programmers.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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311 Potholes
Consolidating call centers is proving to be a boon to cities, but the roll-outs are rough.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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Going Viral
The video a state or locality puts up on YouTube doesn't have to be wacky, but it helps.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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To Catch a Thief
High-level data analysis is helping police spot crimes -- sometimes before they happen.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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Broadband -- at Any Price
Small cities are eyeing stimulus money to bring high-speed Internet to all.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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The Safety Gap
To protect the children they serve, child welfare caseworkers need high-tech connections between field and office.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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The Power Switch
The emerging topic for state CIOs is how to reconfigure desktops and computing practices to save energy.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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The Texas Ten-Step
When a state tries to merge data centers from all its agencies, it's in for a bumpy ride -- and a very long one.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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The Wisdom of Crowds
A CIO looks to the public to take city data and turn them into quick, nimble and useful software programs.
March 16, 2010
 · Ellen Perlman
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