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

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

Will Geothermal Power Solve California's Energy Crisis?
August 09, 2012 - Energy producers and experts discuss geothermal and other renewable power sources at the National Geothermal Summit in Sacramento, Calif.

7 Mobile App Development Tips for Local Governments
August 07, 2012 - Experts from two California cities discuss the do's and don'ts of mobile app construction.

Web Tool Ignites Wildfire Preparedness Efforts
August 06, 2012 - A new Web application developed by Code for America is helping residents of Austin, Texas, better protect their homes from wildfires.

Online Park Reservations a Hit in Bexar County, Texas
August 03, 2012 - By moving to an electronic reservation system, residents and park officials are reducing costs and generating more revenue.

Washington CIO Bharat Shyam Talks About His Shift From the Private to the Public Sector
August 01, 2012 - Ex-Microsoft manager discusses his transition to state CIO.

Virginia Brews Up Interactive Beer Map
July 30, 2012 - Beer lovers now have an online guide to craft breweries in Virginia.

Charlotte, N.C., Taps Into Smart Water Program
July 26, 2012 - Various public and private entities in Charlotte have partnered together to get a better handle on water use in the city.

Texans Get Back on the Road With Online Service
July 25, 2012 - An application has been used by 100,000 Texas drivers in the past year to pay reinstatement fees and track their driving eligibility status.

CIOs Share Career Transition Tips
July 24, 2012 - Public technology professionals discuss the skills needed when moving from IT to government operations positions within government.

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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
 

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