Boston connects residents with mobile app.

The article reports on the commitment of Boston, Massachusetts to innovation through connecting the residents with a mobile application program. As part of the innovation initiative, Mayor Thomas Menino has appointed Bill Oates as chief information officer and Mitch Weiss as the new chief of staff....

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Publicado en:American City & County Vol. 125; no. 12; p. 43
Autor principal: Jacob, Nigel
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Penton Media, Inc. Dec2010
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Sumario:The article reports on the commitment of Boston, Massachusetts to innovation through connecting the residents with a mobile application program. As part of the innovation initiative, Mayor Thomas Menino has appointed Bill Oates as chief information officer and Mitch Weiss as the new chief of staff. Citizens Connect, a free application for iPhones, is the city's key project that enables users to request service. City arborists and street light electricians are exploring mobile application ideas that broaden the information technology department's focus.