Government Technology

Top Story

CIO Michael Powell Discusses Maryland's Push for Big Data

State chief innovation officer says CitiStat and StateStat management programs helped pave the way.

NewsView All

Last telegram ever to be sent to India
Has the World Sent its Last Telegram? - June 18

While the U.S. abandoned the practice several years ago, the last telegram ever will be sent in India on July 14.


Binary code with skull and crossbones depicting a cyberattack
Industry Perspective: Protecting Interconnected Systems - June 18

Here are five practical steps organizations can take to address emerging threats against interconnected systems.


A man in a tie handing over money to another person.
Tech Helps Arkansas Residents Get Cash Faster - June 18

An automated system in the State Auditor’s office cuts the time it takes to issue unclaimed property checks to Arkansas citizens.


Bar graph representing benchmarking of energy use
Does Energy Benchmarking Actually Lead to More Efficient Buildings? - June 18

Cities across the country require commercial buildings to track and publicize their energy and water use in an effort to reduce it. A recent report, however, suggests it may not be working.


Question of the Day

A recent Supreme Court ruling disallowed the patent of what naturally occurring thing?

Answer

 

 

 

Videos View More

App Review: CDC’s 'Solve the Outbreak'

The CDC's new iPad app turns taxpayers into digital epidemiologists who solve cases involving mysterious illnesses.


Latest Blog PostsView All




Photo of the Week View All


Past Photos
NASA Glenn's Propulsion System Laboratory
Most detailed image of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds

Top Stories from Our Network

- Governing

2013 County Solutions and Marketplace - Governing

Mayors Pledge to Develop Resilient Communities - Emergency Management

CDC’s Solve the Outbreak App Turns People into Digital Epidemiologists - Emergency Management

San Francisco Embraces Sharing Economy for Preparedness - Emergency Management

Featured Event

Identity Management Consolidation: Best Practices from New York City

Federal, state and local government agencies are being told, in no uncertain terms, to consolidate their sprawling data centers and shift their IT investments to more efficient computing platforms and technologies once and for all.  With the multitude of Active Directory domains in use for various agencies, the prospect of consolidation may leave you feeling like a mouse in a maze—unsure of which corner to turn.  Fortunately, help has arrived.  Join this interactive webinar to discover how to manage consolidation for your agency to seamlessly improve operations and performance.
 


GovGirl

Kristy Fifelski (GovGirl) is talking about what's hot in government innovation. View all videos.


Review the 50 states online offerings

Get the state portals assessment in the Innovation NationIs your state website mobile-enabled?

Does your state have a green website?

Which states have social media tools?