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.
In 3 States, an Overwhelming Response to New Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
In California, Colorado and Connecticut, more than 500,000 licenses have been issued to applicants with no proof of U.S. residency. “This issue is dynamic and gaining traction,” says one expert.
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Should Frederick Remove Its Bust of a Pro-Slavery Historic Figure?
In this historic city, the legacy of the Civil War and slavery is front and center.
Drought-Fueled ‘Self Deportation’ in California; Ashley Madison Hack’s Municipal Targets
Also: Aging Twin Cities suburbs go begging for subsidies and a look at where Confederate flag rallies have taken place.
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.
How to ratchet up data center storage performance
Storage efficiency technologies help IT managers maximize their current infrastructure and deliver higher utilization and performance.
Arkansas to put "panic buttons" in every public school
The state has teamed up with Rave Mobile Safety to give key personnel a mobile app that promises faster response to active shooter situations and other emergencies.
New York to deploy statewide emergency management software
The technology is part of “NY Responds,” the state’s newly integrated approach to disaster preparedness and response.
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Baltimore City Hall’s Tough Year
Charm City has faced significant challenges in 2015, relations with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are tense and the road to recovery is unclear.
Trust no one: A better way to close the security gap?
Least-privilege access and continuous monitoring of employees can help enterprises curtail insider threats.
Some Relief for Oregon Neighborhood Facing Onslaught of Government Beetles
But despite die-offs, some of the plant-eating insects are still hanging on. “I found them yesterday on a climbing rose in our backyard,” says one resident.
Alabama Steel Town’s Bad News; Richmond’s Bad Bet on Washington’s Football Team
Also: An Idaho wildfire’s impacts on sensitive wildlife and more misery for New Jersey commuters.
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.
5 considerations for smarter cyber defense
When evaluating and updating cybersecurity defenses, agencies should begin by considering these five underlying principles.
The fight against health care fraud
Government and industry are developing increasingly sophisticated tools to see beyond the smoke screen of fraudulent claims for medical payments.
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: The Start of a Great Summer Adventure
An exhausting Sunday journey: Driving 18.5 hours, crossing 33 county borders and stopping in more than 10 cities and counties. And that’s just the first leg.
New Jersey Tops Rankings of State Property Tax Rates
Where does your state stack up compared to the Garden State?
Wearable technology for responders gets a boost from accelerator
The TechNexus accelerator will work with 13 companies to develop their wearable technology for first responders.
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