Census enlists Accenture for website improvements
The U.S. Census Bureau is partnering with Accenture Federal Services to make it easier to access information on Census.gov.
LA County unravels a web of child care fraud
Los Angeles County built a platform that links data mining, social network analysis and rules management to fight child care fraud.
Army launches online squad assessment tool
The online survey aims to help squad leaders with their professional development.
New FBI system casts wide biometric net over criminals
The Next Generation Identification project speeds the matching of fingerprints and facial images in criminal investigations.
Despite Increased Awareness, Cybersecurity Challenges Persist For State and Local Governments
Translating technical language and developing staff were among the key difficulties described by security professionals speaking in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Campaign Finance Transparency Already Getting an Update in Illinois
Two months in, and the Illinois Sunshine site has added an API and data dictionary to assist with political and public policy influence storytelling.
What Body Camera Data Should Police Collect and When?
These questions should be answered at the time of BWC deployment.
'It's less about our ERP and more about open data'
Alameda County CIO Tim DuPuis is still spending the bulk of his time and budget keeping the lights on. But that’s not what his bosses want to talk about.
Making the Case for Cyber Defense Spending in Local Government
Here’s how IT leaders in one Arizona county are working to demonstrate the return on cybersecurity investments: “When [decisionmakers] see that value, it makes sense.”
NASCIO’s 2015 State CIO Survey Details Insights on Agile Methods
Procurement and contracting policies aren’t keeping pace with citizen demand for state services and software, according to the sixth annual survey.
Transforming 40,000 databases into one consolidated logistics system
The Global Combat Support System-Army seeks to deliver “one version of the truth” for Army logistics data anytime, anywhere.
5 Things Innovative States and Cities Have in Common
For starters, they prioritize digital experiences.
NASCIO Honors ‘Secure Colorado’ Cybersecurity Program as Part of State IT Recognition Awards
The program was one of 11 state government initiatives honored at NASCIO’s annual conference in Salt Lake City.
Internet map shines a light on capacity and security
Built over four years, the fiber optic cable map of the United States details the paths of tier-1 ISPs and major cable providers.
eDIVO app puts a reference library in divisions officers’ pockets
Two junior officers’ idea for making critical information more accessible at sea sparked the eDIVO mobile application, which is now used throughout the Navy.
Mitigating DDoS Attacks to Maintain Citizen Service
While such cyberassaults are generally perceived as less harmful than other attacks, they can be just as damaging. Daniel Steeves, the CIO for the Ottawa Police Service, details a useful case study from Canada’s capital city.
How VA improves CX with journey mapping
The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking new approaches to improve customer experience.
Gartner: The 2016 digital mesh is bigger, smarter, everywhere.
The technology research firm’s top 10 tech trends for 2016 lean heavily on the performance, flexibility and agility required to organize the information ecosystem.
A Plan to Ship Water From Alaska to California; In Montana, No Sodium Pentathol, No Executions
Also: Colorado forms an Indian mascot commission and Miami-Dade inching into the open-data era.
NASA defers tech licensing fees for entrepreneurs
NASA is making it easier for cash-strapped start-up companies to license NASA technology.
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