FBI database links murders to serial killer
The Violent Criminal Apprehension Program's system is helping investigators fill in details of the 90 murders Samuel Little has confessed to.
D.C. code meets open government on GitHub
When Joshua Tauberer found a typo in the District of Columbia’s legal code, he corrected it with a GitHub pull request – an action that’s possible only because D.C. publishes its code on the online hosting service.
Is it time to light up dark fiber?
With miles of unused fiber optic cables beneath their streets, some cities are tapping into their high-speed networks to deliver next-generation solutions for education, health care and economic development.
How 311 enables pivot to citizen-centric service
Cloud-based services allow agencies to offer digitally savvy residents consumer-grade experiences.
On the road toward derived mobile credentials
The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued a practice guide showing two ways federal employees using mobile devices could be authenticated to access secure information systems and applications.
When simple is best: Google Maps for disaster prep
By using the popular navigation app, Los Angeles can deliver an inexpensive, easy-to-use tool for residents that also reduces the number of emergency calls.
Does AI require high-end infrastructure?
Agencies can often use the equipment they have to experiment with artificial intelligence, but they may want to opt for high-performance computers for applications that need greater compute power and scalability.
Data wrangling: How data goes from raw to refined
Specialized software combines, formats and manages massive amounts of complex data for accurate and meaningful analysis.
Volunteer disaster response websites grow up
Code for America's disaster response websites get spun up faster with each storm season.
Where 911 calls are always answered -- even in hurricanes
The Raleigh and Wake County, N.C., public safety answering point plugged into AT&T ESInet i3, which connects with major hubs nationwide so if one disconnects, another steps in.
Why you need a digital twin
These virtual models of physical products or processes can help government agencies operate more efficiently and at lower costs.
Spreading the word about FirstNet
A new website aims to provide first responders with information, news and analysis about FirstNet, the nationwide public-safety broadband network.
How data centers power Virginia's Loudoun County
Bandwidth and connectivity have attracted data services and cloud providers to the Northern Virginia county that reaps a large tax return on its investment.
Aerial photos best satellite imagery for Durham public works
The frequent, high-quality images and a web service map make it easier for Durham, N.C., to bill stormwater runoff fees.
North Dakota looks to Drupal for improved user experience
The state's new website template is the first step in a larger unification initiative that’s putting cloud and mobile first.
Moving past the mainframe
Although states have long relied on mainframes for enterprise applications, IT managers say they don't see future demand for mainframe computing power.
Air Force PaaS project hits prime time
With the application now running in the cloud, attention is turning to more-efficient migrations.
Cryptojacking: The canary in the coalmine?
The theft of CPU power to mine cryptocurrencies does more than siphon off agency resources -- it also opens the door for more malware to affect machines and networks.
NARA helps agencies get their electronic records in order
As agencies work to comply with the National Archives and Records Administration’s mandate that all records management be digital, NARA is looking to help them make the transition.
When data pays: Alaska provides access to oil, gas drilling data
Ahead of an auction to lease land for energy exploration, the state is combining public information with specialized seismic data to attract prospective bidders.
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