"More than 80 percent of the American workforce has a sedentary job that entails sitting pretty much all day long – sometimes for upward of 10 hours at a time with very little intermittent movement. While our ancestors had to walk everywhere to do anything, we've become a nation of butts glued to chairs ..." Let’s face it, most of us in IT are part of this 80 percent who pretty much sit around all day for prolonged periods of time. Sitting is part of our job requirements whether we like or not. That’s definitely been me for me in my 25 years in the public sector.

Join the Georgia GMIS Chapter for its Spring 2016 Conference – "Breathe In. Breathe Out. Move On" – May 1-5 at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, St. Simons Island.

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Population: 19,000
IT budget: $530,000

We should use technology to improve what the institution does, building societal value and public support. (Digital Communities)

Local government leaders are scrambling to answer the question: "Are our systems cybersecure?" (American City & County)

Government Technology’s editorial team analyzes this year’s speeches to see which governors are talking tech. (Government Technology)

Government entities appear to be using maps more and more as a tool for creating useful applications. Here are seven ways they're doing it. (Government Technology)

In the IT industry, change is the only constant. So how can IT professionals best prepare themselves for the future? Follow these steps. (CIO)

Too many governments still are thinking too small about information technology, looking narrowly and downward at IT as "the problem." This diverts attention from how the use of technology can shape organizational strategies. (Techwire.net)

Government agencies trying to attract top technology talent face growing headwinds as salaries offered by the commercial sector surged by a record amount last year, according to new figures. (State Scoop)

As blizzards bear down, local governments can turn to technology to protect infrastructure – and inform residents. (State Tech)

If you're still relying on conference calls or IM, it's time your team explored group chat. Here's what Slack, HipChat, and six other providers have to offer. (InfoWorld)