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FBI Website Targets Bank Robbers

Bankrobbers.fbi.gov displays the perpetrator's photos and descriptive information, and the crime location.

Facebook Graph Search Announcement Inspires IT Leaders

Though nascent, Facebook's Graph Search tool is already giving government IT leaders new ideas about how to better engage their communities.

4 Ways Tech Can Make Guns Safer

Last month's tragedy in Newtown, Conn., stirs debate about smart technologies that restrict the circumstances in which guns can be fired.

Finding the Next Facebook

Five up-and-coming social media sites and applications government should keep an eye on.

What's Next After Obama's Re-Election?

President Obama’s re-election clarifies the future of health IT, the Affordable Care Act and other key initiatives.

Using Social Media to Enhance Situational Awareness

Listening to relevant posts from the public on social media platforms helps governments drive action and respond to emergencies.

Interactive Website Explores History of Universe

ChronoZoom chronicles nearly 14 billion years of history in an easily digestible format.

2012 Year in Review: BYOD

A look at the trends that shaped how we work and live.

National SMS System Successful During Superstorm Sandy

Though the Commercial Mobile Alert System fared well during superstorm Sandy, public awareness about the system must still be addressed.

Behavioral Data and the Future of Predictive Policing

In the future, behavioral data and clues from virtual interactions may help cops stop bad guys before they've even drawn up a plan -- like the 2002 blockbuster Minority Report.

What Will Higher Education Look Like in 25 Years?

Education experts discuss options like massively open online classes and affordable access to college.

U.S. Roads and Bridges Are Getting Smarter

Experts make predictions on next-generation transportation infrastructure.

State CIOs Balance Innovation and Legacy, Survey Says

Tech chiefs across the nation keep up with the old while introducing the new in state government IT.

9 Utah State Agencies Save $46 Million Over 5 Years

New survey measures cost savings for Utah.gov online services.

The Center for Internet Security Boosts Government Cybersecurity (VIDEO)

In the war on cybercrime, the nonprofit information sharing group may be state and local government’s secret weapon.

Governments Expand Mobile Payments to Everything from Parking to Property Taxes

Statistics say mobile payments may soon replace credit cards and cash. Will government ride the mobile payment wave?

Fire Department Tests QR Codes for Citizen Medical Data

The Marin County, Calif., Fire Department pilots quick response codes that provide secure medical information about residents.

Cities and Counties Try Facebook for Government

A look at how governments use Facebook to deliver services.

3-D Modeling Turns Citizens into City Planners

A 3-D model of Louisville, Ky.’s downtown buildings allows citizens to share ideas for developing an improved city.

Fab Labs at the Library

Community ‘makerspaces’ give access to cutting-edge tools.