Invest in better state IT systems

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 26, 2012

~~<p>Hawaii is an information technology disaster just waiting to happen.</p>
<p>A small indication of what that could mean came into sharp focus recently when the statewide computerized system that handles motor vehicle and driver licensing for all four counties broke down. In Honolulu, this meant turning away frustrated people standing in line during the midday rush, and the business day ended before a backup system was put in place.</p>
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Hawaii is an information technology disaster just waiting to happen.

A small indication of what that could mean came into sharp focus recently when the statewide computerized system that handles motor vehicle and driver licensing for all four counties broke down. In Honolulu, this meant turning away frustrated people standing in line during the midday rush, and the business day ended before a backup system was put in place. Login for more...