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9 <br /> making it ubiquitous, irrespective of the associated security and information management <br /> issues. <br /> • Green computing has become a popular term in the technology realm. With the increased <br /> financial pressures on governments due to economic conditions, organizations are working to <br /> improve their energy efficiency by consolidating data centers, moving to virtual platforms, and <br /> investing in cloud computing. <br /> • The use of cloud computing to manage basic applications and data stores is becoming an <br /> increasingly useful option for local governments. In particular, private cloud computing with <br /> limited service access and governmental control and ownership of the service implementation <br /> is expected to have positive returns for local jurisdictions. <br /> Information systems are a necessary investment in the overall business planning and as a <br /> requirement to conduct future governmental affairs. Attention placed on governmental and <br /> technological trends provide a foundation and roadmap for examining future technology projects. <br /> 7 <br />