Big data fueling operations, workforce efficiencies
When it comes to big data and analytics, agencies invest most heavily in operations- and workforce-related processes and cite the Internet of Things as a key driver, according to a new report.
Not new, but different, data to improve health
The Hewlett Packard Real-Time Health System prototype incorporates big data not commonly found in the clinical space to augment health records managed by patients' care providers.
Dueling Injunctions on Transgender Rights
The federal government asks a court to block North Carolina’s “bathroom bill,” while a coalition of states wants a different court to block federal guidance on what constitutes unlawful discrimination.
Data governance for each step in data’s journey
Agencies should follow data governance best practices as data is collected, accessed and changed by various users and systems as it travels from collection to delivery.
A Way for States to Streamline Parks and Recreation Access
In search of more revenue to fund parks, states are looking to better leverage the license plate registration and renewal process.
Washington State Gets a More Effective Labor Exchange
Working with Monster, the Evergreen State wants to pair job seekers with work before they graduate education programs.
City Unknowingly Destroys Seismic ‘Holy Grail’; Honolulu Mayor's Outside Compensation
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Alabama vs. the feds over immigration order; Philly mayor reverses parks ban on feeding the homeless.
Helping High Schoolers Connect Degrees to Dollars
States hope that data on what college graduates earn in different fields will help high school students make better choices.
Tuning network virtualization functions for a DevOps environment
Having a common set of management interfaces allows the virtualized networking aspects of modern delivery workflows to be managed in the same way as other parts of a DevOps workflow.
Philadelphia restarts homeless case management system
The ClientTrack Homeless Management Information System will streamline intake and reporting capabilities and provide data visibility across departments.
Predicting terrorists attacks by parsing social media traffic
By monitoring the use of selected hashtags on social networks, researchers were able to track activity of ad hoc groups of extremists without having access to the individuals’ profiles.
The UK is banning government-built apps. Should we?
If the government can provide a citizen service through a mobile-friendly website, is there reason to offer yet another application for a user’s phone or tablet?
Next Steps for the Route Fifty ‘Navigator Awards’
Register and watch a special viewcast on Wednesday, July 13. We’ll discuss how we’re evaluating potential finalists, look at some of the common management challenges that state, county and municipal governments are facing and how cross-sector collaboration is helping to implement good ideas.
July 4 Bottle Rockets Spark County Building Fire; TLC Show’s Zoning Reality
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: A coal ash connection in Okla. community?; Los Alamos toxic waste removal; and fixing software glitches in Michigan.
Attention Localities Looking to Boost Bicycle Ridership
Through 'The Big Jump," PeopleForBikes wants to find a replicable formula for creating strong bike communities.
No such thing as a benign app?
Now that hackers use apps as a front end for their attacks, ‘benign’ no longer means what you think it does.
Vermont’s disaster prep exercise includes cyber response
As part of the Vigilant Guard exercise, the Vermont National Guard will provide a cyber exercise range that will simulate an intrusion within a power distribution network.
DARPA aims to manage satellite-saturated space
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s new Hallmark program aims to develop a testbed of tools to detect, track and identify all artificial objects in Earth orbit.
DHS seeks info on counter-drone tech
The information collected will help law enforcement and public safety officials make informed purchasing decisions.
West Virginia’s Strained Agency Budgets Will Hamper Flood Response and Recovery
While the state averted a government shutdown last month, it isn't escaping the impacts of the recent flash flooding.
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