Digital Communities Features

Job Cuts, Budget Shortfalls Will Plague State and Local Governments in 2010, Report Says

Nov 20, 2009 - By Hilton Collins

State and local budget problems will wreak havoc on public- and private-sector employment as well.

Measuring Snow, Soil Moisture With GPS May Benefit Water Resource Managers

Nov 20, 2009 - By Kristine Larson & John Braun

A research team led by the University of Colorado at Boulder has found a clever way to use traditional GPS satellite signals to measure snow depth as well as soil and vegetation moisture.

e.Republic Inc. to Acquire Governing Magazine

Nov 20, 2009 - News Report

Publisher of Government Technology, Public CIO and Emergency Management extends coverage of state and local government market with announced acquisition of Governing magazine.

German Research Computer QPACE Most Energy Efficient in the World

Nov 20, 2009 - By Kosta Schinarakis

At the 2009 Supercomputing Conference in Portland, Oregon (USA), the high-performance computer QPACE (QCD Parallel Computing on the Cell) was recognized today as the most energy-efficient supercomputer in the world.

Georgia Tech Launches Experimental Green IT Initiative

Nov 19, 2009 - By David Terraso

The biggest challenge in computing today, some experts say, is not processing power, but power consumption.

Internal Attacks: How to Protect Your Data

Nov 18, 2009 - By Casey Mayville

Attacks from the inside of an organization can be just as damaging as external attacks.

Dozens of Governments Interested in Google Apps, Los Angeles Official Says

Nov 17, 2009 - By Matt Williams, Assistant Editor

CTO Randi Levin says more than two dozen governments in California alone have inquired about the Los Angeles Information Technology Agency's plan to implement Google Apps.

IT Trends: Weatherproofing Electronic Devices, 3-D Rome

Nov 17, 2009 - By Karen Stewartson

Urban and Regional Information Systems Association awards local governments for improving citizen services.

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Avoids Traffic Snarls With Camera System

Nov 16, 2009 - By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Traffic management video system in Arlington, Texas, keeps traffic smooth near sprawling Cowboys Stadium.

South Africa's Infrastructure Lesson (Opinion)

Nov 16, 2009 - By Dan Lohrmann

South Africa's preparation for the 2010 World Cup provides valuable lessons for IT leaders.

Commercializing Nanotechnology To Desalinate Water

Nov 12, 2009 - News Report

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has exclusively licensed to Porifera Inc. of Hayward a carbon nanotube technology that can be used to desalinate water and can be applied to other liquid based separations.

Reducing Possible Nanoparticle Risks Through Sewage Treatment

Nov 12, 2009 - News Report

Scientists are reporting development of technology for changing the behavior of nanoparticles in municipal sewage treatment plants - their main gateway into the environment.

Chicago 911 Official Resigns Over $2 Million Mistake

Nov 12, 2009 - News Report

Jim Argiropoulos resigns as first deputy commissioner of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications to avoid being fired, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

New Water Management Tool May Help Ease Effects of Drought

Nov 12, 2009 - By Matt Shipman

By using climate forecasts for short-term planning, water managers can better plan for potential shortages due to drought.

Cities Use RFID and Bar Codes in Recycling Incentive Program

Nov 11, 2009 - By Elaine Rundle

Michigan and Florida cities offer residents coupons and discounts in exchange for recycling.

Virus and Malware Prevention Is an Ongoing Battle

Nov 11, 2009 - By Hilton Collins

Governments must stay vigilant with IT security as viruses constantly change.

Online Campaign to Create Climate Change Doubts Appears to Be Ramping Up

Nov 11, 2009 - By Blake Harris

According to Elizabeth May, head of Canada's Green Party and former executive director of the Sierra Club of Canada, there now appears to be a concerted push in the U.S. to increase doubt among the general public concerning global warming and our role in causing this.

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One

Nov 10, 2009 - By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

America's Heartland and the Rural Brain Drain

Nov 10, 2009 - By Kelly Welsh

With one out of every five Americans still living in non-metropolitan areas, and considering that those areas now face natural decline with more deaths than births, the problem of the youth exodus from rural America is one that simply cannot be ignored.

Improving Security with Face Recognition Technology

Nov 10, 2009 - By Marie Guma-Diaz

Researchers have developed state-of-the-art systems capable of photographing an image of someone's face and ear and comparing it against pre-stored images of the same person, with 95-100 percent accuracy.