Government Technology

Lauren Katims Nadeau

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

High-Tech School Bus Teaches Students on the Road
December 14, 2010 - Students at a rural Arkansas school district ride a wired bus that can play educational TV programs and is capable of student-teacher video conferencing.

Pennsylvania Sells Wine from Vending Machines
December 10, 2010 - State-issued ID and an alcohol breath test required to shop from wine vending machines in Pennsylvania grocery stores.

Portland, Ore., Invests in Homegrown Software Community
December 09, 2010 - The Rose City isn't aiming to be the next Silicon Valley. A public-private partnership hopes software development can drive economic recovery.

Texas to Build Experimental Green Community
December 08, 2010 - A new community north of Dallas will measure and study energy-efficient technology over the next 50 to 75 years.

Farmers Milking Social Media to Promote Agriculture
December 03, 2010 - Farmers now have another responsibility after harvesting the day's crops. They report about it on Twitter.

Minneapolis Saves Money by Extending IT Outsourcing Contract
December 01, 2010 - Unisys contract with Minneapolis will bring upgraded cyber-security solution and save $2.2 million.

Secure Video Added for U.S. Armed Forces
November 23, 2010 - The military's secure YouTube clone is the latest addition to the armed forces' suite of social media tools.

Digital Literacy Stars in California YouTube Videos
November 22, 2010 - California tries to prove its point digitally about the significance of incorporating technology into everyday life.

'Bridge in a Backpack' Could Help Crumbling U.S. Infrastructure
November 17, 2010 - A bridge-building method developed by the University of Maine uses lightweight carbon tubes to make arches as strong as steel.

Wind Energy Forecasts Go Skyward for More Accuracy
November 16, 2010 - Real-time wind speed data measured up high could help independent system operators manage the U.S. power grid more efficiently.

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