Puerto Rico Gov. Asks for ‘Equal Treatment’ to the Tune of $94 Billion
Ricardo Rosselló expects disaster relief on par with that provided to U.S. states.
GSA wants feedback on cloud contract language
To help agencies improve their cloud services contracts, the General Services Administration is asking industry for examples of both effective and problematic contract language.
Hurricane Maria Has Made Puerto Rico the Land of Opportunity for Solar Power
Behind the scenes, the destruction has bred a keen contest for a massive prize: the 1.4 million customers of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, which has kept its monopoly on the island for 70 years despite a dismal record.
Who's really responsible for cloud security?
Understanding the division of security responsibilities between the agency and cloud service providers makes it easier for CIOs to safely move their data to the cloud.
Why Local Government Is More Innovative, But Also Gets More Blame
Philanthropies and the private sector are assuming more risk associated with infrastructure projects in lieu of much-needed federal funding.
NIH launches Data Commons pilot
The pilot will test ways to store, access and share biomedical data and associated tools in the cloud so that they are findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable.
The state of policy in law enforcement: Technology takes center stage
While the fundamentals of day-to-day duties in law enforcement have stayed the same, technology plays a more significant role in the management and roll out of new policies.
FCC Dinged Over Lack of Federal Strategy for Rural Broadband Adoption
“They have the authority, but I don’t know if they have the political interest,” said the National Digital Inclusion Alliance's director during Senate Commerce subcommittee questioning.
Satellite data gives responders baseline for recovery efforts
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory leveraged satellite imaging data from flood-prone areas to help response teams quickly assess local properties damaged by the storms.
Data-driven performance tracking for small governments
OpenGov's Performance Measures lets local officials organize and visualize data collected from individual departments.
More Tidbits Surface on Elon Musk’s Advancing Tunneling Operation
Making his vision for a system of near-frictionless transport tubes a reality still requires things like permitting.
The Border-Wall Prototypes Are Up—Now What?
As the administration assesses the projects, both the purpose and effectiveness of a barrier are in question.
Cloud services are the key to agencies' transformation
Without a digital transformation, agencies may soon be unable to meet the demands of their tech-savvy citizens. And cloud promises greater efficiency and security at lower cost.
How 'Bike Friendly' Is Your State?
For states looking to improve conditions for cyclists, a “complete streets” policy can be a good first step.
Microsoft adds blockchain services to Azure Government
Microsoft brings its business capabilities for blockchain to the Azure Government cloud.
The Republican Who Left Congress to Drain an Actual Swamp
Former Representative Candice Miller gave up a senior post in the House to manage the drains and sewers of Macomb County, Michigan. She has no regrets.
Can Cities Master Their Garbage With Better Design?
A band of architects and city planners insist that trash shouldn’t be a permanent feature of urban topography.
Azure Government beefs up security solutions
Microsoft is adding more capabilities for classified data and strengthening security management in Azure for government cloud customers.
Congratulations to this year's dig IT award winners
From mobile security to telehealth to smarter and more resilient infrastructure, these five projects represent the best of discovery and innovation in government IT.
Puerto Rico Is Still a Disaster Zone, Three Weeks After Hurricane Maria
Only 400 miles of the territory’s 5,000 miles of roads are open.
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