Government Technology

Elaine Pittman

Associate Editor

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Los Angeles to Test Simulation Model That Predicts Criminals' Reactions to Increased Policing
July 23, 2010 - Math-based computer simulation model analyzes how different crime hot spots respond to increased policing.

Ankle Bracelet Tracks Sobriety 24/7, Monitoring Offenders of Alcohol-Related Crimes
July 09, 2010 - Alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet helps free up prison beds by remotely monitoring offenders.

911 Technology Problems Plague First Line of Response
June 07, 2010 - The move to implement next-generation 911 and other emergency call-related technologies forces some to ask the question: Should there be a nationwide standard for 911?

Real-Life Police Technology Catches up With Science Fiction
April 29, 2010 - Gadgets include patrol car-mounted launchers that shoot GPS-equipped darts onto fleeing vehicles, and ear-mounted video cameras for cops.

Washington, D.C., Tracks Fire Hydrants with Analytics and Asset-Management Software
April 25, 2010 - Washington, D.C., tracks water assets to streamline inspections and aid firefighters in emergencies.

Early Earthquake Warnings May Help Californians in Disaster Preparation
March 24, 2010 - Seismologists create an early warning system to alert Californians before an earthquake occurs.

Gov. Bill Ritter and CIO Mike Locatis, Colorado
March 01, 2010 - Gov. Bill Ritter and CIO Mike Locatis, Colorado

Los Angeles County Uses DNA Tracking Database to Solve Cold Cases
January 22, 2010 - DNA tracking database monitors the collection of arrestees' genetic material to identify who must provide DNA samples.

Federal Transportation ID Program Lacks IT Continuity Plan, Report Says
December 21, 2009 - A power outage at a Transportation Worker Identification Credential processing facility may require up to 410,000 cards to be replaced.

LEDs Save Energy, but Have Winter-Weather Drawback
December 18, 2009 - Cities nationwide have been using light-emitting diode bulbs in traffic lights to save money, but their low-heat output means snow and ice can stick to the lights.

PREV 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 NEXT

Government Best Practices


Collaboration for the Public Sector


Collaborative Justice: Transforming Criminal Justice Services Through Unified Collaboration
This issue brief examines video collaboration in every stage of the human justice process, demonstrating how this technology can not only make services more efficient, affordable, and accessible.

Cloud-Based Services Accelerate Public Sector Adoption of Video Collaboration
Today, thanks to new cloud technologies and high-quality networks, mobile video services - which provide not only cost savings but which help governmental interactions become more efficient - are more feasible than ever before.

Modernization as a Service: Acquiring IT through Innovative Procurement

Five Ways Collaboration is Driving Government Performance

Mobile Video Collaboration: The New Business Reality
 

Government Technology
Public CIO
Emergency Management
Digital Communities