Government Technology

Brian Heaton

Brian Heaton is a senior writer for Government Technology. He also regularly contributes to Governing, Emergency Management and Public CIO magazines. Brian started his journalism career in 1999, covering sports and fitness for two trade publications based in Long Island, N.Y. He can be reached at bheaton@govtech.com and @govtechbrian on Twitter.

 

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Recent Articles

State CIOs Discuss Next IT Priorities
February 29, 2012 - The Colorado, Michigan and Texas IT czars give their thoughts on state IT projects and future challenges facing public technology professionals.

Colorado Eyeing ‘No Access’ Broadband Map
February 29, 2012 - Legislation would direct the state's Public Utilities Commission and Office of Information Technology to identify areas of Colorado without access to high-speed Internet.

Balancing Military Service and a Civilian Career Pays Off for These IT Professionals
February 28, 2012 - These IT professionals cite their ongoing and past military obligations as a key to their success.

Ohio Local Governments to Explore Shared IT Services
February 27, 2012 - Cities in two Ohio counties look to school district shared services arrangement as a model for potential collaboration.

California Bill Would Prevent Cell Service Shutdowns
February 24, 2012 - Proposal stems from Bay Area Rapid Transit turning off its mobile network during protests last year.

Satellite-Based Air Traffic Control System Taking Off
February 23, 2012 - Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland is the latest aviation facility in the U.S. moving to adopt the Federal Aviation Administration's new satellite air traffic control system.

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.

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