5-state data clearinghouse cuts duplicate benefits payments
As people apply for assistance, the National Accuracy Clearinghouse flags duplicate identifying information from five states.
Reducing risk in communications archives: Hillary's emails aren't the half of it
As conversations expand across text message, web and collaboration platforms, agencies must have the right systems in place to avoid mishandling government-related communications.
NIH funds new tools to crack genomic big data
The National Institutes of Health’s Big Data to Knowledge Initiative recently funded 15 targeted software development projects to quickly compress, share, access and visualize genomic data.
Mission-driven data visualization
Data visualization does not have to come in the form of a dashboard. Key performance indicators certainly have their place, but agencies at all levels of government are making data visualization an integral tool for critical missions.
7 steps to securing open government
A case study of open data processes in Seattle yielded seven ways cities can better manage risk when opening their data.
What went wrong with the FAA's software over the weekend
The Federal Aviation Administration determined a software issue associated with its En Route Automation Modernization system was the cause of recent mass flight delays and cancellations in the Washington, D.C. area.
Pilot project combines federal and state datasets to find SNAP fraud
In a seven-state pilot, the Food and Nutrition Services is using predictive analytics to find and prevent fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Legacy IT: Still the reel deal
The reel-to-reel data recorders that were once standard equipment on U.S. Cold War-era nuclear test ranges are still being used by researchers working on weapon component trials.
DigitalGlobe launches maps API
The satellite imagery provider's application programming interface is a scalable, cloud-hosted solution that feeds high-resolution map content into web or mobile applications.
What workforce management technology can do for you
A well-crafted solution can help agencies reduce costs, minimize compliance risk and make better labor-related decisions.
New feedback tools focus on citizen service
The General Service Administration has launched a cross-agency initiative called Feedback USA and negotiated a terms of service agreement that lets agencies make the most of Yelp.
Navy, Air Force test satellite system for truly global mobile communications
The Mobile User Objective System, the military’s next-generation narrowband military satellite communications system, is capable of providing secure voice, text and data in the most austere environments on Earth.
'Checkbook' websites shine light on state spending
Besides increasing transparency, checkbook websites can identify inefficiencies and reduce the amount of time spent by staff filling information requests.
How Arkansas Makes the Most of Its ‘Mobile Moments’
The state is improving citizen engagement by increasing its likelihood of capturing mobile users with readily available government services.
4 technologies that will disrupt DOD logistics
As military equipment becomes more complex, it must be matched by an advanced model for asset acquisition, management and ownership.
Virginia educators get data analytics platform
The onTRAC system identifies achievement trends, tracks progress for students and provides a breakdown of critical data that teachers can use to create personalized learning plans.
Why Cities Are Turning to Vendors to Earn ‘Smart City’ Status
Municipalities want to make themselves more ‘livable’—particularly when it comes to transportation, public safety and digital government—per a new report.
Document management dominates for public sector mobile apps
A new survey finds nearly half of all apps tapped by government users address workflow needs.
8 cities win innovation support
Bloomberg Philanthropies selected eight cities for its What Works Cities initiative, a $42 million program to help 100 cities enhance their use of data to improve the lives of residents.
West Coast researchers to get high-speed big data freeway
The Pacific Research Platform will give researchers the ability to move data 1,000 times faster compared to speeds on today’s inter-campus shared Internet.
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