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

Transforming Procurement: Will iPads Replace Binders?
November 06, 2012 - While the typical procurement process has been around for decades, three states are breaking the mold when it comes to how vendors can respond to requests for proposals.

More Traffic Cameras Planned for Prince George’s County, Md.
November 05, 2012 - The success of portable speed cameras in Prince George's County, Md., is driving further public safety technology expansion.

Behavioral Data and the Future of Predictive Policing
November 02, 2012 - In the future, behavioral data and clues from virtual interactions may help cops stop bad guys before they've even drawn up a plan -- like the 2002 blockbuster Minority Report.

Illinois Online Legal Aid a Hit With Residents
October 26, 2012 - A location-specific, self-help website is giving Macoupin County residents convenient access to correct legal forms and information.

Mobile App May Help Drivers Outsmart Traffic Signals
October 26, 2012 - SignalGuru crowdsources traffic signal data so drivers know how fast to drive to avoid hitting red lights.

Texas Launches Website Accessibility Scanning Program
October 19, 2012 - Reporting tool will help state agencies improve Web page accessibility for people with disabilities.

Thomas Jarrett, Delaware’s First State CIO, Passes Away
October 17, 2012 - The former CIO and NASCIO president was one of Government Technology's Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.

Virginia Launches Online Public Assistance System
October 17, 2012 - New interactive self-service delivery website allows Virginia residents to apply for public benefits online.

North Carolina Embracing Enterprisewide IT Changes
October 12, 2012 - Eight months into his tenure as North Carolina's CIO Jonathan Womer has the state's IT program focused on improved efficiency and customer service.

Will Private DNA Services Replace State Crime Labs?
October 11, 2012 - New technology may give local police more ownership quicker processing of DNA evidence collected from arrested individuals.

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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.

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