Government Technology

Russell Nichols

Staff Writer

Twitter: @govtechnews

Recent Articles

Mobile App Helps Jefferson County, Colo., Inspectors in Aftermath of Big Hailstorm
September 09, 2010 - In the aftermath of hailstorms, local inspectors and other remote staff use mobile technology to access and file reports from the field.

Boone County, Ill., Revamps Website at No Additional Cost
September 07, 2010 - Boone County's website makes it easier for departments to upload news, announcements and vital emergency information to the public.

Google Earth Helps Identify Code Violators in Mecklenburg County, N.C.
September 02, 2010 - With aerial imaging technology, code enforcement officials can verify complaints from residents about neighborhood violations.

Wisconsin Bans Trashing of Electronics
September 01, 2010 - Residents in Wisconsin must recycle discarded computers, cell phones and other devices to prevent pollution as part of statewide recycling program that eases financial strain on local governments.

Amazon Kindles Connect Rural Libraries to Digital World
August 31, 2010 - Georgetown County, S.C., brings 25 of the popular Kindle wireless reading devices to local libraries as part of ongoing push to adopt new technologies and improve youth literacy.

Durham County, N.C., Launches Online Mapping Platform
August 30, 2010 - Planning and GIS teams launch new mapping site to help residents and developers find data for nearly every local cemetery, billboard and cell tower.

Los Angeles County Jail to Heat Up Misbehaving Inmates with Target Wave Technology
August 25, 2010 - As part of an evaluation test, a military-based device transmits invisible beam that creates temporary heating sensation, which lets jail officials intervene in brawls sooner.

California to Deploy Nation's First Mass Mobile Alert System
August 24, 2010 - California and Sprint will team up to deploy system that aims to save lives and protect property by delivering warnings and safety information via text alerts to wireless phones in specified locations.

Online Transparency Remains a Priority Despite Slight Decline in Citizen Satisfaction
August 23, 2010 - E-government transparency drops a point in the second quarter of 2010, according to the E-Government Transparency Index report from ForeSee Results.

California Receives $205 Million for Broadband Projects, Launches Telehealth Network
August 20, 2010 - With federal stimulus funding for seven broadband projects, state officials believe California is one step closer to plugging broadband gaps in remote and rural areas.

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Collaboration for the Public Sector



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