Municipal innovation: determining ownership rights in software Save article Remove saved article

Municipal software has taken on new dimensions. It has evolved from stand-alone applications to fully integrated suites that may be accessed through Internet and wireless technologies. The potential and realization of desktop or handheld computer access to property tax, utilities or licensing information are causing municipalities to consider creating software, rather than purchasing it.

Driven by factors such as total cost of ownership, evolving and complex licensing strategies, and shrinking budgets, many government organizations are