Government resources
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International social sector forum
The seventh International Social Sector Forum (ISSF 7) was held in Brussels, Belgium on June 3-4, 2008. The event was co-sponsored by IBM and the European Institute of Social Security (EISS). This report is a record of proceedings incorporating a short summary of each presentation and an analysis of the key issues. |
21 Aug 2008 |
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IBM Social Industry Model
For 10 years, IBM has been exploring the commonalities among social industry organizations and programs around the world to help us develop more powerful industry solutions. This white paper explores key elements of the IBM Social Industry Model and how it can be used to help define and implement a transformation roadmap. |
19 Aug 2008 |
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Mid-Atlantic All Hazards Forum 2007 Post-conference Report
The Mid-Atlantic All Hazards Forum brings together stakeholders in hazards preparedness, response and recovery, and homeland security to exchange ideas and best practices, develop lasting relationships and foster an ongoing dialogue. This post-conference report provides a concise, useful summary of the 2007 event. |
19 May 2008 |
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E-readiness rankings 2008: A white paper from the Economist Intelligence Unit
Since 2000, the Economist Intelligence Unit has assessed the world’s largest economies on their ability to absorb information and communications technology and use it for economic and social benefit. This white paper explores the state of e-readiness for 70 economies based on six categories and nearly 100 criteria. |
25 Mar 2008 |
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The greening of government: A study of how governments define the green agenda
Green buildings. Green transportation. Green procurement. Governments worldwide are focusing their "green agendas"on energy conservation initiatives. This executive summary outlines the findings of a study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value and Keystone Strategy, Inc. to explore the greening of government. |
11 Feb 2008 |
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IBV Executive Brief: Navigating toward net-centricity
The defense industry is undergoing a transformation from the industrial to the net-centric age. Are defense leaders confident about making the changes required to break through their industrial-era patterns — and complete their progression into the net-centric age? |
13 Dec 2007 |
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Border management in the new century: emerging trends and best practices
In today’s world, concerns about security, globalization of trade and travel and technology advances are fueling the world-wide focus on border integrity. This volume presents four studies by the IBM Institute for Business Value about current trends and issues impacting border management. |
12 Dec 2007 |
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IBV Executive Brief: Identity management in the 21st century
As more and more people travel and seek access to services on a daily basis, governments should move immediately to develop and implement improved identity management solutions that enable fast, accurate identity information exchange, while protecting individual privacy rights and civil liberties. |
07 Nov 2007 |
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Global Movement Management: Commerce, security, and resilience in today’s networked world
This paper provides a framework for stakeholders across the public and private sectors to improve the performance of global movement systems critical to today’s interdependent economic and security interests, while also seeking to preserve core societal values such as privacy and competitiveness. |
05 Oct 2007 |
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Seven steps of effective workforce planning
The long-term success of your organization depends on the knowledge of your employees. Preserve human capital and identify performance measures related to recruitment, employee retention, training and development. This report provides a framework for understanding basic elements of workforce planning in the public sector. |
14 Sep 2007 |
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Living longer, living better
Accelerated cycles of innovation and commoditization are having profound impacts on the way we live and work. Add to this mix the well-known phenomenon of aging populations, and it is clear there is a challenge if Europe is to remain at the forefront of 21st century economic and social developments. |
29 Aug 2007 |
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From possibility to actuality: Why social organizations are turning to SOA
For social services and social security organizations to improve services, they need to use their resources in the most effective manner. This IBM Institute of Business Value paper explores how a service oriented architecture (SOA) can help optimize their existing IT environment to become more efficient and flexible. |
30 Jul 2007 |
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IBM Federal SOA Institute
The Federal SOA Institute’s mission is to help the Federal Government adopt and benefit from service oriented architecture (SOA) by providing a robust education environment, advanced solution development capabilities, and by promoting innovation and collaboration. |
20 Jul 2007 |
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The Computerworld Honors Program
Each year, the Computerworld Honors Program’s Chairmen’s Committee and Search Directors are devoted to the singular and ongoing mission: “A search for new heroes.” An established hero to entrepreneurs, IBM has presented New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg with its Global Public Sector Innovation Excellence Award. |
19 Jun 2007 |
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The 2007 e-readiness rankings: Raising the bar
Our annual e-readiness ranking allows governments to gauge the success of their technology initiatives against those of other countries. It also provides companies that wish to invest in online operations with an overview of the world’s most promising investment locations. |
10 May 2007 |
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Inspired magazine, Spring 2007
In this issue, read how a regional planning organization worked to enable first responders to provide better medical information faster, from the scene directly to the emergency personnel prepping for the injured patients. Their inspired solution saved far more than time. |
26 Apr 2007 |
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From forest fires to Hurricane Katrina: case studies of incident command systems
In this IBM Center for the Business of Government report, a set of case studies explore the thesis that hierarchical and network-based organization models can combine successfully in response to crises. But all emergencies are not the same. There are some conditions under which this approach works and some where it doesn’t. |
03 Apr 2007 |
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Optimizing government effectiveness through shared services: Perspectives from IBM Corporation
This paper identifies four models for shared services as well as features common to all successful shared services initiatives. It also provides government policy makers with factors to consider in choosing a model, an overview of challenges, and a pathway to realize the framework’s full potential. |
03 Apr 2007 |
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Aligning business and government interests in maritime domain awareness and global movement management
Is it possible to maintain the normal rhythm of maritime commerce while protecting civilian and commercial assets from terrorist events in a post-9/11 world? This white paper examines a Global Movement Management (GMM) framework, which helps satisfy regulatory and security mandates and improve public sector inefficiencies. |
19 Mar 2007 |
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Video: Oakland County transforms its judicial system
Overcrowded courts and jails were creating dangerous, costly logistical problems for Oakland County, Michigan, preventing police from being on the street protecting its citizens. The county looked to IBM for help in designing a solution to change its business processes in the justice and law enforcement system. |
19 Mar 2007 |
