Microsoft publishes Windows 10 servicing documentation
Three different update cycles will be available for "Windows as a service."
How to get better visibility into cloud app performance
Whether you go all in or opt for a hybrid cloud approach, follow these best practices for managing the AppStack.
Dynamic firewall to help defend from DDoS attacks
With DHS funding, Waverly Labs is developing a software-defined perimeter that would open up the firewall only when it gets single packet authorization from the network client.
Inspecting Oregon’s Bridges, Sometimes 6 Stories Underwater
On the lookout for ‘scour’ and ‘shipworms,’ a dive team works to make sure the Beaver State’s overpasses stay standing.
How Chicago is Trading in Sewage Treatment for Water Reclamation
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District plans to be energy neutral in less than a decade.
For Smart Cities Like Miami, Streetlights Are Just the Beginning
Networking streetlights lays the infrastructural groundwork for a host of other smart devices.
How Charlotte Won Three Knight Cities Challenge Grants
The answer’s simpler than you’d think, but the city manager doesn’t expect a repeat performance to come as easy.
MorphoTrust moves biometric authentication to the cloud
The Identix trusted identity-as-a-service biometric platform can help agencies prevent fraud and identity theft and enhance authentication.
Virtualization can double breach recovery costs
According to a recent survey by Kaspersky Lab, the average cost of breaches involving virtual infrastructure can be double those that occur in a traditional environment.
Microsoft import service helps move files to Office 365
The service can be used to transfer Outlook data files ahead of moving to Office 365's Exchange Online or to transfer files for use with SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business.
Reasons Why Carsharing Is on the Rise in Cities
Urban residents want a variety of on-demand transportation options, according to a new report. And one-way travel options are fueling growth.
Stats Shot: Solo Drivers vs. Public Transit Riders. Who Tends to Earn More and Get to Work Faster?
Recently released U.S. Census data provide some state-level insight.
Baltimore Sewers a Big Budgetary Drain; Meth, Children and Despair in North Dakota
Also: Humiliating the best and brightest teachers in Tampa and still funding the SolarBees ‘boondoggle’ in North Carolina.
Cloud contracts and security considerations: 5 questions to ask
When it comes to the cloud, state and local governments would do well to read the fine print.
How to reduce risk in data center design and maintenance
By evaluating risk, designing for optimal functionality and maintaining for continuity, federal data center managers can ensure the continued success of their facility.
Wisconsin Churches vs. Cemetery Lobbying Fight; N.C. Budget Scuttles Light Rail Project
Also: Ohio Supreme Court OKs charter school management company ‘fraud’ and a Kentucky mayor’s ‘bathroom stall’ media tweet?
Salesforce sees ‘Internet of customers’ for its IoT Cloud
The Salesforce IoT Cloud brings insights to information by connecting data from the Internet of Things with customer information.
How a common case management platform speeds up legal workflows
Case management software first used by New York City’s Law Department is being rolled out to other legal agencies across the city, providing cross-agency workflow efficiency and analytics for city managers.
Cuomo and Christie Ask Feds to Cover Half of Hudson River Tunnel Replacement
Disagreements over how the critical infrastructure project should be paid for have previously left it hamstrung.
How Understanding ‘Travel Horizon’ Impacts on Personal Spending Will Improve Urban Planning
A new public-private data partnership aims to help cities close gaps in their transportation networks, reaching underserved communities while bringing in tax dollars.
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