Government Technology

Colin Wood

Colin Wood is a Seattle-based writer who writes on various technology topics.

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Data Makes Dubuque, Iowa Smart and Sustainable
May 20, 2013 - The city of Dubuque, Iowa, partnered with IBM Research to create Smarter Sustainable Dubuque, which has led to several green projects that save the city and its citizens money.

California Launches Cybersecurity Task Force
May 17, 2013 - State officials hope to create a first-of-its-kind comprehensive framework to bolster cybersecurity efforts while maintaining strong relationships with local government and the private sector.

Part Three: Who Controls the Internet?
May 17, 2013 - Could increased cooperation between government and Internet activists lead to a favorable ending for the Web?

Part Two: Who Controls the Internet?
May 16, 2013 - Will agencies like the International Telecommunications Union play a role in future development of the World Wide Web?

Smarter Cities' Advice to Transform Fresno, Calif.
May 16, 2013 - With the first phase of the IBM Smarter Cities Challenge complete in the city of Fresno, Calif., a team of researchers shared recommendations to transform the agricultural hub into a technology leader.

Who Controls the Internet?
May 15, 2013 - In part one of our three-part series on Internet governance, we look at whether the World Wide Web is truly open and free, and whether Web regulations are likely to stay as they are today.

Texas.gov Upgrade Learned from Analytics
May 13, 2013 - A redesigned Texas.gov puts the most requested services first, while responsive design ensures users can access the website from any device.

King County, Wash., Saves $6.1 Million
May 10, 2013 - The Department of Assessments launched a custom-built mobile app for the county's 140 property assessors that's making their job easier and saving an estimated $6.1 million over the next five years.

San Francisco Startup Buses Showers to Homeless
May 09, 2013 - Following a federal grant to the city, old buses will be donated to a new startup offering mobile shower and toilet services to the homeless.

Public Joins DARPA In Tank Design
May 08, 2013 - As part of a new design process, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency invited the public to participate in developing an amphibious attack vehicle.

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