A practical approach to new technology in local government

Despite the opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings offered by recent technological developments, many local governments have failed to capitalize on such advances. In the USA, some local governments have joined together in loose associations to share their experiences with new technologies and to develop strategies to take full advantage of developments in information and other technologies. The Virginia Innovation Group is one such group and represents a systematic effort to help local governments fulfil their potential as creative environments for aggressive adaptation of available technologies. As a result, the Virginia Innovation Group and its related groups should serve as a useful example to local governments elsewhere.