Management & Information Services
The Management and Information Services Department provides hardware and software information systems and technologies that enable City agencies to accomplish their respective missions.
2009 Digital Government Achievement Award
A 2009 Digital Government Achievement Award has been awarded to the City of Boston's Technology Department for SnowCOP; the innovative GIS -based solution that helps optimize deployment of snow plows and salt trucks for all of Boston's neighborhoods.
The Digital Government Achievement Awards are bestowed each year by eRepublic's Center for Digital Government to showcase progressive and innovative Web sites and digital applications by government entities worldwide. The awards are judged by a panel of experts on a wide range of categories, including site accessibility, innovation, cost-savings, ease of use, and exceptional service to public.
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City of Boston Launches GIS Data Hub
The GIS Data Hub provides residents and researchers with easier access to a host of useful information. Through this application, residents can see what service issues neighbors have reported in their community; mapmakers can download GIS layers; and anyone can browse through and print out maps from the City's map gallery. Launched with a core set of frequently requested information, the City's MIS Department plans to use this application as a foundation for additional maps and data sets over time.G.I.S. Data Hub »
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Citizens Connect iPhone App
The CitizensConnect iPhone App that provides a lightweight interface into the City of Boston's Constituent Relationship Management System, helping constituents easily report a variety of service requests.More Info » |
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City Receives Technology Awards
The City of Boston received 2 Technology Solutions awards last week from the Public Technologies Institute. The Boston Police Department was the overall Winner in the Public Safety category for Text-a-Tip. Citizens can anonymously text-a-tip to the Boston Police from their cell phone. The program was the first in the country and has been very successful. The MIS Department won a Significant Achievement for the Boston Fiber Optic Network in the Telecom/IT category. The Boston Fiber Network has connected over 120 Schools, Libraries, Police & Fire Stations with high speed internet and network connectivity.Public Technology Institute »
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Municipal E-Governance Survey Ranks Boston #8
In the most recent nationwide study, U.S. Municipalities E-Governance Survey 2008,the City of Boston's web site was rated in the top 10 of all major city sites across the country. The E-Governance Survey is sponsored by American Society for Public Administration and Public Technology Institute .
The U.S. Municipalities E-Governance Survey assessed the practice of digital governance in large municipalities across the United States by evaluating their websites and ranking them on a national scale.
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Boston City TV Programs Nominated for Emmy Awards
"We are pleased to have our efforts to inform citizens about the good things happening in our city recognized for their production quality," Mayor Menino said. "Our literacy program, Read TV and Cooking with Kirk, which focuses on family nutrition, are valuable tools to help Boston residents."Read More » |
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Wireless in Boston
Boston's wireless initiative is now delivering high-speed service to one of Boston's most underserved neighborhoods.Read More » |
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City Website Receives Honors From Computerworld
The Computerworld Information Technology Awards Foundation has named the City of Boston as a 2007 Laureate. |
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Mayor Honors Photo Contest Winners
"I wanted to have more residents involved in the shaping and design of our new website. And this photo contest was a great way to show off the artistic talent we have throughout the city," Mayor Menino said.Read More » |
MIS in the News
News Report, Government Technology
Oct 28, 2009
, By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor
Oct 23, 2009
Donovan Slack, The Boston Globe,
May 27, 2009
Michael Levenson, The Boston Globe,
July 6, 2009
Andrew Ryan, The Boston Globe,
January 16, 2009
Andrew Ryan, Boston Globe,
April 10, 2009
Matt Viser, Boston Globe,
July 21, 2007
Greg St. Martin, Boston Metro, July 25, 2006
Boston Herald, 1/17/2007
The Boston Globe Editorial, 10/5/2006
The Boston Globe, 7/16/2006
Rhonda Wilson, Center for Digital Government, 10/2003
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