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Does 4G Deliver?

Wireless carriers are quick to market their latest devices as 4G, but none deliver true 4G speed. Take a look at what's available now and where 4G is headed in the future.

AT&T and T-Mobile Merger Could Impact Local Government Revenue

But experts are split as to what degree it may affect municipalities’ bottom line.

Kristin Russell Discusses New Role as Colorado CIO and Secretary of Technology

One goal is to understand technology's role in state's economic development and recovery plan.

Bar-Code Inventorying Pays Off for Dallas City Department

The Dallas Department of Intergovernmental Services, responsible for tracking millions of dollars in assets for various city departments, upgraded to bar-code technology to manage assets funded by homeland security grants.

E-Mail Alerts Send School Cafeteria Health Inspection Updates

Mecklenburg County, N.C., Health Department offers notifications of lunchroom, restaurant inspections.

The 3 Phases to Starting a Private Government Cloud

Industry Perspective: Former Massachusetts deputy state CIO and current EMC Corp. CTO Bethann Pepoli on the public sector’s journey to the private cloud.

State Spending Transparency Greatly Improved from 1 Year Ago, Survey Says

U.S. PIRG gives states higher marks on scorecard that measures how they’re making data available on transparency websites.

Open Source Software Helps an Oregon Transportation Department for GIS, Website Development

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon uses open source to create OpenTripPlanner for citizens.

Internet Explorer 9 Launch Starts Newest Browser War

What impact will these new browsers have on government developers and websites?

Japan Tsunami Response Aided by High-Tech Warning System

Historic earthquake and tsunami on Friday is a reminder that data collection and early warning systems have improved since the 2004 Indian Ocean catastrophe.

Border Security Website Sparks Political Outrage

ProtectYourTexasBorder.com has put Texas Department of Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples — and the drug war — in the spotlight.

New Jersey Audit Uncovers Confidential Data on Auction-Bound Computers

States must adopt better programs for wiping hard drives clean, experts say.

Arizona CIO Chad Kirkpatrick Submits Resignation

Aaron Sandeen, deputy director of the Government Information Technology Agency, promoted to top job amid questions about the agency’s future.

Local Radio Interoperability Solved With High-Tech Trailers

Communications-on-Wheels trailers to help first responders in the Sacramento, Calif., area unify radio communications.

Real-Time Video Monitoring Technology Unveiled in Texas

Live video feeds of suspicious activities help Addison, Texas, police dispatchers decide whether a police presence is warranted.

Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers in Public-Sector Innovation

25 individuals from state and local government, academia and the private sector who have deployed innovative technologies and IT policies that address a wide range of public-sector challenges.

Public Buses Warn Pedestrians to Watch Where They Step

Audio warning systems are being installed in bus fleets operated by public transportation agencies.

Colorado Examines Hydropower in Irrigation Ditches

Researchers in Colorado are investigating the potential for the state’s irrigation canals to be used as a source of renewable hydropower.

NYC's First Chief Digital Officer Speaks Out

Rachel Sterne, previously a consultant and entrepreneur, aims to make the city more transparent and accessible.

Content Management System Simplifies Collaboration on Fire Service Initiatives

Washington Fire Chiefs association uses SharePoint to simplify collaboration on legislative and policy actions less expensively.