Colin Wood

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

Recent Articles

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.

Florida DOC Saves on Phone Calls

May 07, 2013 - For the Florida Department of Corrections, a budget-driven consolidation decision helped propel the agency towards a unified digital phone system.

New Kentucky CIO Brings Big Experience

May 06, 2013 - Jim Fowler leaves his position as deputy commissioner for the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications to become CIO of Kentucky.

The Internet of Everything Emerges

May 02, 2013 - The Internet of information is merging with the Internet of Things - and the world will never be the same.

Cool Your Servers -- in Vats of Oil?

April 29, 2013 - Even just a 5 percent savings on cooling overhead could make cooling servers in mineral oil an attractive investment in the public sector.

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