CRM, MDM services get FedRAMP approval
The Department of Housing and Urban Development gives approval to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Government cloud, while MaaS360 gets a green light from the Joint Authorization Board.
FBI Spy Plane Zeroes In on a Michigan City; 22 Felony Counts for Louisiana Official
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Can tech deliver a drone defense?
As federal and state and local agencies wrestle with laws and regulations governing drones, is a technology solution the best option?
How to secure a private cloud for health care data
When considering a private cloud in health care, be sure to conduct ample research, develop a solid risk management policy and ensure that business objectives are met.
Congress.gov gets usability upgrades
Prompted by user feedback, the most recent enhancements focus on customer experience, accounts and alerts, browsing and appropriation tables.
New tech helps deaf citizens get federal agencies on the line
The Census Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are the next federal agencies to use direct Internet video calling to better connect deaf citizens with government agency service representatives.
Key Takeaways From San Francisco's Updated Open Data Strategy
The City by the Bay continues to expand its open data portal while looking for new ways to get residents to utilize it.
What Your Internet Access Says About Your County Government’s Trustworthiness
To improve transparency, officials must first understand local demographics, according to a new University of Missouri study.
How This County Is Helping Hoarders; Confederate Flag Comes Down in Unexpected Place
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Federal Judge Rules That Idaho’s 'Ag-Gag' Law Is Unconstitutional
A handful of other states have similar laws designed to suppress agriculture industry whistleblowers.
NYC to refine body camera policies
Policies governing body worn cameras need some clarification before New York City expands its pilot program to 1,000 officers.
Chicago LTE pilot tests real-time video for police
In Chicago, public safety organizations are testing an LTE broadband network to see how well it can transmit data and video in a high-density urban police district.
The new language of Windows 10
For all the details accompanying Microsoft’s release of Windows 10 last week, industry observers are still seeking clarity on some key points.
HHS awards grants to support states' health data sharing
The Department of Health and Human Services awarded the Advance Interoperable Health Information Technology Services program with $29.6 million to support health care information sharing.
Broadband deployments: Government gets busy
Broadband initiatives are heating up across the United States at all levels of government.
Municipal IDs a Gateway to City Services for Undocumented Residents
For the first time, many Newarkers and New Yorkers are opening bank accounts and starting businesses.
The Double-Edged Sword of a Proactive Agency Social Media Strategy
Here are two good examples for Twitter best practices. But actions speak louder than words.
Are Ride-Hailing Services Needed in Modern Cities?
Officials in Broward County, Florida, don’t think so.
Defense Logistics Agency wants an enterprise GIS solution
In a recent request for information, the Defense Logistics Agency outlined what it’s looking for in an enterprise geospatial information system.
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