Health and Community Services

A new type of implantable sensor will allow the detection of what unwanted biological event?

June 19, 2013 - A new type of implantable sensor will allow the detection of what unwanted biological event?

Has the World Sent its Last Telegram?

June 18, 2013 - While the U.S. abandoned the practice several years ago, the last telegram ever will be sent in India on July 14.

Industry Perspective: Protecting Interconnected Systems

June 18, 2013 - Here are five practical steps organizations can take to address emerging threats against interconnected systems.

Keeping Your Data Safe in a Mobile World

June 18, 2013 - The use of smart devices has allowed for greater use of technology by workers in the field and at remote sites. But as the use of personal devices on government networks becomes more common, the gap between convenience and tight security continues to grow.

CIO Michael Powell Discusses Maryland's Push for Big Data

June 18, 2013 - State chief innovation officer says CitiStat and StateStat management programs helped pave the way.

Photo of the Week: Google Launches Internet Balloons in New Zealand

June 18, 2013 - Under "Project Loon," the company hopes to solve the digital divide using balloon-powered Internet access.

Tech Helps Arkansas Residents Get Cash Faster

June 18, 2013 - An automated system in the State Auditor’s office cuts the time it takes to issue unclaimed property checks to Arkansas citizens.

Does Energy Benchmarking Actually Lead to More Efficient Buildings?

June 18, 2013 - Cities across the country require commercial buildings to track and publicize their energy and water use in an effort to reduce it. A recent report, however, suggests it may not be working.

A recent Supreme Court ruling disallowed the patent of what naturally occurring thing?

June 18, 2013 - A recent Supreme Court ruling disallowed the patent of what naturally occurring thing?

Enhancing the Tablet Experience in Federal Government

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Find out how peripheral keyboards can bring added functionality to tablet operations at minimal extra cost, helping federal government users operate more efficiently and productively than ever before.

Pittsburgh Brings Wi-Fi to its Waterways

June 17, 2013 - The Port of Pittsburgh Commission is developing an infrastructure backbone and suite of apps and devices that could refresh river transport technology across the country.

Product Review: HP EliteBook Folio 9470m Ultrabook

June 17, 2013 - HP's new EliteBook accommodates older and newer infrastructure, but usability with the Windows 8 OS falls short.

App Review: CDC’s 'Solve the Outbreak'

June 17, 2013 - The CDC's new iPad app turns taxpayers into digital epidemiologists who solve cases involving mysterious illnesses.

States Scramble to Attract Suddenly Hot Cybersecurity Firms

June 17, 2013 - States are beginning to offer tax incentives to firms that protect sensitive information from outside attacks.

States to Offer Additional Subsidies on Health Exchanges

June 17, 2013 - At least three states will offer supplemental assistance to people purchasing health coverage on Obamacare's insurance marketplaces.

Which technology company is now trying to compete with the cable television industry?

June 17, 2013 - Which technology company is now trying to compete with the cable television industry?

Free BYOD Webinar: Keeping Your Data Safe in a Mobile World

June 17, 2013 - There is a free webinar coming up on the topic of BYOD. The online event will be on Tuesday, June 18, at 2 PM (EST).

Edward Snowden is No Dietrich Bonhoeffer

June 16, 2013 - Do the ends justify the means in the case of Edward Snowden disclosing classified NSA secrets to the world? I think not.

Oregon Treadmill Desks Gaining Traction

June 14, 2013 - A bill to test treadmill desks in Oregon state agencies is expected to pass, and at least one other state has expressed interest in participating.