IARPA preps for human-machine forecasting, design tools for superconducting computers
At two upcoming proposers’ days, researchers can learn about the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity’s plans to optimize human-machine forecasting and to build tools that will enable development of a superconducting computer.
State Prisons Turn to Telemedicine to Improve Health and Save Money
State corrections systems are turning to telemedicine to improve care and public safety.
AWS adds NEXRAD open data tools
Amazon Web Services added two new tools for researchers working with Next Generation Weather Radar data through its Amazon Simple Storage Service.
The best of both worlds with managed private cloud
With a consumption-based, managed private cloud, agencies get the flexible pricing and elasticity of a public cloud, along with a private cloud’s control over security, quality of service and privacy.
Unisys Stealth now available on AWS cloud
The solution was designed to provide advanced security to AWS customers while giving Unisys clients ease of access and scale of the AWS cloud.
Virginians get vital records at the DMV
Virginia’s Department of Health and the Department of Motor Vehicles have teamed up to issue copies of birth, marriage and divorce certificates at the DMV.
Ohio Explores Compliance Pathways to Clean Power Plan Amid Objections
“We are taking a two-pronged approach,” says Adam Ward, assistant chief of Air Pollution Control for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
For Cities, Mapping Minority-Owned Small Businesses Requires Face-to-Face Engagement
At the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting, Kansas City Mayor Sly James discussed ways Missouri’s most populous municipality is closing its digital divide to spur entrepreneurship.
Flint’s Mayor Calls for Federal Aid for Water Crisis
In a drama-filled event at the U.S. Conference of Mayors winter meeting, Dr. Karen Weaver was able discuss the crisis. But Baltimore’s mayor wasn’t so lucky when she tried to speak about community policing.
Austin wants 311 app feedback
By surveying the mobile app’s users, the city hopes to improve access to services and information.
Check Out Route Fifty’s State and Local Government Management Challenges Survey Results
Our new survey of government leaders finds hiring difficulties, funding red tape and cash-strapped technology budgets among the top 2016 management challenges for agencies.
The Human Capital Challenge Facing State and Local Governments
Workforce issues are a top concern, according a new survey from Route Fifty and the Government Business Council.
Utah Turns to Budget ‘Stress Tests’ to Help Prepare for Future Downturns
Normally used by the federal government to assess the fiscal stability of big banks, the Beehive State’s forecasting models are “very helpful in shedding light” on the possible impacts of a recession.
Making comprehensive archiving work for the public sector
Cloud-based archiving solutions can provide the scale and security that an agency needs to keep pace with technology, citizens’ records requests and regulatory requirements.
NASA, Esri speed delivery of cloud-based imagery data
Using image-compression technology with a meta raster format that breaks files into three parts that can be cached separately, users not only get faster performance but also lower storage requirements.
DHS to showcase cybersecurity research
The 2016 Cyber Security Division R&D Showcase and Technical Workshop will highlight the status of the latest cybersecurity research, enable collaboration among the researchers and government agencies and connect the technologies to transition partners.
Massive Linux vulnerability discovered
The zero-day vulnerability allows Android or Linux applications to escalate privileges and gain root access.
City Leaders Gathering in D.C. for U.S. Conference of Mayors 2016 Winter Meeting
This year’s meeting counts economic development and drought among its priorities.
New York State Looks to Clean Energy, Green Economy
Unlike other governors, Andrew Cuomo isn’t fighting the federal Clean Power Plan and wants his state to be the “nation’s leader in the fight against climate change.”
EPA Accused of Inaction as Michigan Water Crisis Loomed
Critics say federal authorities should have taken action sooner in the Flint water crisis.
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