Brian Heaton
Staff Writer Brian Heaton can be reached at bheaton@govtech.com and @govtechbrian on Twitter.
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Recent Articles
Tech Upgrades Improve Water Quality at Wastewater Plant
February 22, 2012 - The Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Anderson, S.C., has upgraded to ultraviolet disinfection, helping to better the water and increase employee safety at the facility.
Boston Testing App for Auto-Detecting Potholes
February 21, 2012 - Street Bump automatically transmits the presence of rough roads to city workers, helping improve the timeliness of road repairs.
Public Safety Broadband Network Wins in Tax Cut Deal
February 18, 2012 - Legislation would provide $7 billion for an interoperable nationwide wireless broadband network to connect emergency personnel. But is it enough money?
Inmates Get Access to Web Conferencing Tools
February 16, 2012 - Iowa's Dubuque County Jail is replacing its inmate video-conferencing system with a Web-based interface that will improve communications for inmates and county officials.
Smart Traffic Signals Get a Green Light
February 15, 2012 - Long red lights may be a thing of the past if adaptive traffic control projects such as Ada County, Idaho's become more common.
California Unveils New Mobile Template for Developers
February 14, 2012 - Programmers can now create mobile apps using state GPS and mapping information.
Obama’s Budget Cuts Fed IT by $586 Million
February 13, 2012 - The administration's proposed budget tightens the proverbial belt around technology expenditures, as Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel further encourages agencies to do more with less.
New Orleans Looks Online to Combat Blight
February 10, 2012 - With help from Code for America, The Big Easy will develop a website that helps residents report on blighted areas of the city.
Oregon Saves Millions with Web Conferencing
February 09, 2012 - Online tool calculates money saved and emissions avoided from less travel due to having video conferences.
Will Safety Issues Ground Police Use of Unmanned Drones?
February 07, 2012 - Interest in unmanned aircraft systems may be rising, but the Federal Aviation Administration has delayed its proposed regulations for their use.
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