FAA’s ERAM takes off
With the announcement of successful deployment of the En Route Automation Modernization, the Federal Aviation Administration takes another step toward NextGen air traffic control system implementation.
Here’s Why Public Services Are Improving in 12 Cities
A recent IBM study found new governing structures and technology initiatives improved citizen engagement with local governments.
Baltimore Unrest Prompts Note of Caution From Credit Analysts
Moody’s: There is a ‘potential for out-migration to increase, which could have a longer-term effect on the city’s tax base.’
New York City’s Data-Driven Approach to Counting Its Street Trees
This year’s tree census will involve a smartphone app, crowdsourcing and a lot of walking.
Microsoft demos Universal Windows Platform
The Universal Windows Platform provides a core API layer across devices, making it easier for developers to extend Android and iOS apps to the new Windows 10 operating system.
IARPA, IBM lay foundation for quantum computing
IBM scientists say they have solved a crucial problem in quantum computing, just in time for an upcoming IARPA event on the subject.
NH preps agile, off-the-shelf solution for the DMV
The New Hampshire Department of Motor Vehicles is nearing the launch date for its Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM-based Motor Vehicle Enterprise System.
What mobile means for your site's search ranking
With Google's PageRank putting new emphasis on mobile friendliness, agencies will feel more pressure to speed the move to mobile.
Governments hitch a ride on social sharing apps
Waze and Uber partner with local governments to share information, which benefits drivers, riders and city planners.
Private Bus Services Aim to Disrupt Local Transit Networks
Transportation startups have San Francisco officials worried over everything from accessibility and available curb space to the more typical insurance issues.
California Leaders Urge Congress Not to Undermine State’s Personal Data Standards
State rules on data breach notifications are stronger than pending legislation on Capitol Hill.
Cleveland’s ‘Jock Tax’ Faces Big Setback in Court
The way Ohio’s second-largest city taxes out-of-town athletes sparked a lawsuit by two former NFL players.
Utah’s Web Portal Just Got a Whole Lot More Personal
With visitors to government websites treating the trips more like ‘surgical strikes,’ the Beehive State designed one aimed at improving engagement through micro-experiences.
PSC brings high-speed access to regional universities
Eight regional universities will get 1 Gbps access to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center’s compute and storage resources.
5 metrics for effective video
Anyone can produce online video these days -- but it’s not always easy to tell if the intended audience is watching and engaged.
Unlock your phone with your ear
Researchers at Yahoo have developed a biometric authentication system that uses the whole touchscreen as the image sensor and verifies biometrics with low-resolution scans.
Spike turns smartphones into remote-measuring tools
ikeGPS Spike offers emergency-response managers a new mobile tool for making rapid in-the-field measurements that can easily be integrated into responders’ databases.
Plan for the next breach with incident response forensics
In order to prevent system failure, minimize the loss and prevent the next breach, agencies need an incident response plan that includes forensic investigation.
Big IT Purchases Don’t Always Fit a State’s Procurement Process
An alternative approach used in Georgia “gives us multiple bites at the apple,” according to the state’s CTO.
California Uses New Emissions Reductions to Pressure Other States
Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order aims to inspire state leaders to take more decisive action on climate change.
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