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Broadband May Help Cities Compete in Economic Recovery

Sep 22, 2009 - The nation's communities need more than an economic stimulus to address their challenges.

Personal Computing: Laptop as Desktop PC Replacement?

Nov 19, 2009 - Traditionally, desktops far outperformed laptops with cost, speed, storage capacity and reliability.

New York City to Install Radar for Coordinated Traffic Control

Nov 18, 2009 - For some 200 intersections in four different boroughs as part of a NYC Transportation Department traffic coordination program.

South Africa's Infrastructure Lesson (Opinion)

Nov 16, 2009 - South Africa's preparation for the 2010 World Cup provides valuable lessons for IT leaders.

Rhode Island Governor Vetoes RFID Privacy Bill

Nov 12, 2009 - Restricted use of RFID capabilities to track children and motorists without a warrant.

Can Telemedicine Help Wounded Warriors With Recovery?

Nov 12, 2009 - U.S. veterans receiving medical care are monitored with cell phones.

Cell Phone Runs on Ethanol

Nov 12, 2009 - Runs on ethanol and exhausts water and carbon dioxide.

Wind to Power Cell Towers

Nov 11, 2009 - Will also test the feasibility of selling power back to the grid.

Handshake Communicates Digital Information

Nov 11, 2009 - The exchange of digital information flowing through human touch.

Feds Consolidate Last Two Broadband Stimulus Funding Windows into One

Nov 10, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS consolidate the remaining two broadband stimulus funding windows to one and seek procedural feedback.

Taxi Drivers Watch Television Behind the Wheel

Nov 3, 2009 - Digital Media Broadcasting (DMB) beams television to more than 17 million mobile screens including those on the dashboards of taxis.

IT Trends: Portable Solar Charger; Barriers to Broadband Internet Adoption

Nov 2, 2009 - Iowa county residents can text 911; audiobooks for iPod users.

EU Charges UK With Electronic Privacy Infringement

Oct 30, 2009 - If not resolved, the next step is referral to the European Court of Justice.

Federal CTO: Smart Grid, E-Health Records and Broadband Need CIO Input

Oct 29, 2009 - Aneesh Chopra says state CIOs should play key role in president's innovation agenda.

New York City Ferry Passengers get GPS Bus Schedule Data

Oct 28, 2009 - A cellular-based GPS system.

Broadband Grant Applications Overwhelming Feds, Says GAO Report

Oct 28, 2009 - The NTIA and RUS lack the time and staff to thoroughly evaluate broadband stimulus grants, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

Technology Improves Boston Traffic Management

Oct 28, 2009 - Accomplished using the city's recently deployed fiber-optic network, originally built for the purpose of better connecting city facilities.

NASCIO Recognizes Top State IT Projects, Elects President

Oct 27, 2009 - Categories include business continuity, portals, information security and cross-boundary collaboration.

Personal Computing: Going Smaller With Netbooks

Oct 23, 2009 - Compared with a year ago, netbook sales revenue grew a whopping 264 percent.

Australian Smart Meters to use WiMAX

Oct 22, 2009 - An agreement to roll out 680,000 smart meters by 2013.

Canada Requires ISPs to Divulge Internet Traffic Management Practices

Oct 22, 2009 - "Canada is the first country to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to Internet traffic management practices."

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