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

Can External Oversight Keep NYC Tech Projects on Budget?
September 05, 2012 - Economic development corporations weigh in on New York City's plans to outsource management of its costliest technology projects.

How Massachusetts Is Verifying Insurance Buyers
September 04, 2012 - People using the Massachusetts health insurance exchange are having their residency status confirmed by real-time identity management technology.

Miami International Airport Beefing Up Security
August 28, 2012 - One of the nation's busiest airports is getting new high-definition video cameras, ground radar and secure wireless networking.

7 Tips for Better Social Media Engagement
August 27, 2012 - Local government experts share advice and their experiences in building social media programs.

Tracking Tool Monitors Colorado Lightning Strikes
August 22, 2012 - Web-based technology is helping Boulder County, Colo., identify when and where lightning is hitting for more accurate emergency response.

OpenStack Developers Collaborate to Deliver Cloud Components
August 21, 2012 - Could open source code spearhead the next wave of government cloud adoption?

Federal Mobile App Provides Real-Time Economic Stats
August 20, 2012 - The U.S. Census Bureau's first mobile app gives users a heads-up on the latest economic indicators and trends.

Online Registry Tracks Texas Cash-for-Gold Shops
August 16, 2012 - Those businesses buying and selling gold and other precious metals can now register their permanent and temporary locations via the Web.

Virginia Launches Mobile Business Procurement App
August 14, 2012 - The Old Dominion has unveiled a state and local government business procurement app for mobile devices.

Geothermal Power Needs Inventions to Thrive
August 13, 2012 - Experts at the National Geothermal Summit discuss the challenges to geothermal exploration.

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