NHTSA crash data upgrade slowed by tight budgets
Armed with mobile technology and new data sampling methods, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aims to improve the accuracy of its crash data, but funding restrictions are slowing the transition, GAO says.
Vapor IO unpacks data center design for the network edge
Vapor IO introduced a modular data center design that features smaller, rounded data cylinders that can be rapidly configured for operations in metropolitan markets or where compute demand shifts rapidly.
Agencies tap into recreational data
The departments of Interior and Agriculture will showcase data and platforms that will make it easier to access recreational information across the United States.
NORTHCOM seeks disaster sim, with social component
To address training needs for disaster response and managing the mission message, the U.S. Northern Command is looking for a disaster management simulation tool with a social media emulation platform.
IoT conundrum: How to power buried sensors
A researcher at Michigan State University has developed technology that can generate electrical power to buried or implanted sensors.
Americans Give Up On Washington
A new national poll shows that Americans now think state and local institutions are best equipped to solve the country’s major problems.
How Predictive Policing Is Using Algorithms to Deliver Crime-Reduction Results for Cities
From its birth in Santa Cruz, California, advancing technology allows better deployment of police resources in departments across the nation.
Texas Bill Would Block Federal Funds for Local Rail Transit Projects
State senator with strong tea party convictions could cause more headaches for local officials.
More States Consider 'Death With Dignity' Laws
Sean Crowley of Compassion & Choices: "[W]e are pursuing whatever are the most advantageous strategies in each state."
Florida Officials Want to Wish Climate Change Away
Some state agency officials reportedly frown on the use of the term "sea-level rise."
Secure browsing, messaging skyrockets after high-profile hacks
Secure browsing topped a list of the most activated mobile applications in the last year, according to a report by enterprise mobile management firm Good Technology.
Dell updates cloud tool with security analytics, social ID
Dell unveiled a new version of its Cloud Access Manager, an access management tool that taps a new security analytics engine to streamline access to web applications and OpenID Connect-compliant mobile apps.
NIH launches big data portal for Alzheimer’s research
The new data sharing and analysis web portal aims to speed the development of predictive models and effective therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.
The future of mobile payments in government
Now that most mobile platforms support near-field communications, government must be ready to interact with a world where financial transactions will be increasingly handled on smartphones.
The Puzzling Geography of Workers' Compensation
In Pennsylvania, losing an eye on the job warrants as much as $261,525. In Alabama, it can only get you $27,280.
5 tools for improved identity management
While agency security challenges continue to unfold, IT managers will have to rely on existing technology solutions to help manage their ongoing and embryonic security threats.
Rahm Emanuel, Locked in a Mayoral Run-Off, Removes 50 Red-Light Cameras
Will Chicago voters see political opportunism in the mayor’s decision to reform the unpopular traffic enforcement program?
Local Leaders in Delaware Worry About Internal Email Snooping
New Castle County councilmembers are looking to host their own email system to keep it arms length from the county executive’s office.
Best sources of actionable threat intelligence
Sources of threat information can be found both inside and outside an organization – not just in network monitoring logs and intrusion prevention systems.
Cuomo’s 90-Day Automatic Email Deletion Policy Faces New Scrutiny
State workers reportedly face new challenges sorting their inboxes.
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