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Digital Literacy Stars in California YouTube Videos

California tries to prove its point digitally about the significance of incorporating technology into everyday life.

Smartphones a Bigger Cyber-Security Target in 2011?

Smartphone vulnerabilities, malware-as-a-service and more sophisticated Trojans will become bigger threats in 2011, cyber-security vendor predicts.

Airport Body Scans and Pat-Downs Raise More Privacy Concerns

Airport security expert says full-body scanners are a misguided safety measure.

Private Cloud of Data Helps Utah Cities Find Inefficiencies

The Utah City Data project launched a new online database in an effort to streamline uploading to walled-off databases.

New York City’s Digital Map Puts In-Depth GIS Data a Few Clicks Away

NYCityMap takes user input and generates maps that show nearby services and locations.

'Bridge in a Backpack' Could Help Crumbling U.S. Infrastructure

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

Real-time wind speed data measured up high could help independent system operators manage the U.S. power grid more efficiently.

What’s the Price Tag for Smart Grid Security?

Adjusted forecast says smart grid cyber-security spending to total $6.5 billion through 2015.

Copper Thefts Solved With Help From Online Database

Detectives have closed hundreds of cases with information from the LeadsOnline Metal Theft Investigative System.

IBM to Offer Free Consulting to 100 Cities Worldwide

Austin, Texas, CIO Stephen Elkins is looking forward to IBM’s recommendations.

New York City Parks and Recreation Department Continues Enterprise Asset Management System Rollout

Enterprise system tracks and reports problems in city parks.

GIS-Based Interoperability System Alters How Virginia Manages Emergencies

the Virginia Interoperability Picture for Emergency Response encourages responders to assess the wider situation and its link to people, places and the environment.

Citizen-to-Government Feedback at Heart of New Mobile App

YouTown application platform currently being tested by 18 U.S. cities and towns.

New York City Recognizes Best IT Staff and Projects

New York City BigApps competition recognized as the overall winner of New York City’s Excellence in Technology Awards Program.

New Governors to Bring Big Turnover of State CIOs

Time will tell how newly elected governors shape IT consolidations and other enterprise projects in progress across the country.

‘Code for America’ Programmers to Work in City Governments

Code for America announces fellowship winners will work as open-source Web programmers for city governments for a year.

Cash-Strapped Agencies Seek Lower IT Maintenance Fees

Some revenue-starved municipalities are targeting ongoing maintenance fees paid to IT vendors as an area for cutting costs.

IBM to Launch Cloud Computing Platform for Local Governments

Municipalities in Michigan and New York state will participate in a pilot of IBM’s new Municipal Shared Services Cloud.

States to Get Funding for Health Insurance Exchange Models

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award grants to construct online insurance marketplaces that could become models for all states.

Technology Can Be a Tool for Student Success, and a Distraction at Home

National Bureau of Economic Research found that giving kids in the digital divide computers actually lowered their academic achievement.