Analytics dashboard adds location, download data
The federal government’s web analytics site, analytics.usa.gov, now features location information, metrics on downloaded files and a deeper view of traffic to federal websites.
FBI tests web-based FOIA requests
The FBI’s eFOIA system lets users request FBI records online and get access to view and download the released information.
In Oklahoma, fighting fires with better data
With the Esri Collector app, Oklahoma Forestry Services gets geographic situational awareness for fighting wildfires and managing public lands.
GSA.gov pivots site design for mobile users
The General Services Administration refreshed its website to accommodate the increasing number of mobile visitors.
DARPA seeks toolset for complex adaptive systems
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency aims to provide a deeper understanding of system component interactions and a unified view of system behaviors.
A Way to Make Bus Route Planning More Accessible and Flexible
New software is helping transit agencies map new stops and lines in greater detail.
Route Fifty Viewcast on Dec. 8: Leveraging Data for State and Local Government Transformation
Register for our upcoming free, livestreamed event that’s focused on the role of data in government operations and performance.
L.A.'s Plan to Send Letters to Those Who Drive Through Prostitution Zones
Also in our Thanksgiving news roundup: Nebraska is ready for California’s thirsty ‘wolves,’ and Huntsville prepares to dominate Alabama.
Local Government Contracting Opportunities Are Rebounding
Cooperative purchasing is still gaining steam, but IT purchases are making up for bid and RFP losses elsewhere, according to a new third quarter report.
Georgia's data breach affects 6 million citizens
Personal voter information of more than 6 million voters in Georgia was illegally disclosed in due to a “clerical error.”
Sandia's PANTHER predicts movement
Researchers have developed a way to store and represent trajectories so that computers can compare them more efficiently -- helping human analysts separate signals from noise.
What’s Next for Louisville’s Digital Team?
The city launched a new version of its website last year and is working hard to improve its open data portal and personalized services.
UNC Charlotte solves wireless demand with gigabit Wi-Fi
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is upgrading its wireless connectivity to include gigabit Wi-Fi and nearly 1,000 access points.
California launches DebtWatch open data site
DebtWatch provides details on the $1.5 trillion in debt issued by state and local government entities.
With Body-Worn Cameras, Here Comes the Hard Part
As law enforcement agencies implement these important policing tools, there are important issues with storing and protecting data and when to make it available to the public.
Why Launching a New Website Is Only Half the Battle for Local Governments
Without an effective communications strategy, residents won’t know what’s changed.
6 Steps to Transform Your City Through Digital Solutions
Knowing what data you have, analyzing it in the cloud and planning around your findings is the best way to go.
EPA, DOT drive toward better data-sharing
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collaborated to streamline the way data is shared -- aiding agencies and manufacturers alike.
Army-Navy collaboration hints at next-gen joint force communications
The Army’s Joint Enterprise Network Manager is supporting radios on the Navy’s next-gen satellite communications system.
How Governments Can Mitigate Rising Cyberattacks
Is your agency talking to its ISP, using multiple data centers and monitoring its networks?
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