Civic Innovation Program Leads to New Tool for Visually-Impaired Airport Passengers
An innovative navigation app prototype is now being tested in San Francisco.
San Diego Mayor Dangles Big Monetary Rewards Before City Workers
Employees with the best cost-savings ideas could win up to $5,000.
Software-defined networking gaining traction
Two recent surveys show similar attitudes about the future adoption of SDN technology in the data center.
Tech takes on water resource challenges
The new National Water Center, the first U.S. center for water forecast operations, research and collaboration across federal agencies, is opening for business on the campus of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Data lakes: Don’t dive in just yet
While some claim data lakes are essential to capitalizing on big data analytics, there is no common view about what a data lake is or how it can provide value, said Gartner researchers.
Wanted: Innovation fellows for San Francisco
The San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation has openings for two new Mayor’s Innovation Fellows.
Texas Makes a Big Bet on SpaceX
Is the Lone Star State's astronomical investment a good deal or a boondoggle?
Turning Civic Interest Into a Call-to-Action
Is your local government missing a rare opportunity to activate engaged citizens?
Lake Erie Drinking Water Scare Prompts New Concerns Over Harmful Algae
Toledo’s toxic warning is over but microcystin danger is a far-reaching threat.
California Residents Are Painting Their Lawns Green
Business has never been better for lawn painters amid the worst drought on record in the Golden State.
11th-hour Deal Shifts Direction of Colorado Fracking Fight
Governor, congressman strike drilling deal that could serve as a national model.
Researchers to test modular cloud cybersecurity
The Modular Approach to Cloud Security project will build a secure cloud from individual, secure components so that the security of the system as a whole will be derived from the security of its parts.
Federal Judge Equates Gun Rights to Abortion Rights in Alabama Decision
A court opinion finding the state’s antiabortion law unconstitutional drew the analogy between the two politically charged rights.
GIS app streamlines easement clearings
A team from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, N.C., utility department developed an app that speeds up easement clearing – and saves costs.
Toward a 'single pane of glass' for IT operations analytics
Wire data analytics uses packet data to monitor activity across the network stack and may be the final step in the development a single monitoring and management architecture for enterprise IT operations.
The Handcuffing of Sheriff Joe
He was the country's self-appointed immigration officer. Then the law started to catch up with him.
Georgia Tech automates monitoring of web censorship
Georgia Tech’s Encore automates the process of monitoring web censorship using a single line of code.
Court Rulings Add Urgency to State Exchange Decisions
Moves could jeopardize billions in premium subsidies for residents of those states.
As Jindal Presses to Scrap Common Core, Controversy Simmers Nationwide
Louisiana governor reversal on education standards is just the latest flashpoint.
Toledo's Tap Water Is Safe to Drink Again
Officials told residents to flush out their water systems.
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