Health and Community Services

NASA Launches Android Smartphones Into Space

April 25, 2013 - The agency's PhoneSat project is testing these devices as prototype satellites.

What's the Back-Up Plan for Health Insurance Exchanges?

April 25, 2013 - As critical deadlines approach, nobody knows for sure.

Success in the Desert: A New Approach to the Cloud

April 25, 2013 - Frozen budgets. Sliced IT staff. Calls for further cuts to spending. Demand for more services.
If government agencies are to meet the demands of today, new technologies and greater efficiency are a must. But how are you supposed to achieve more while spending less?
Developing shared services in the cloud is the key to avoid added costs while still operating at the highest level of service. Join Government Technology and the State of Arizona for this informative webinar!

Crime Victim Notification Gets Personal

April 25, 2013 - The Indiana Department of Corrections is using a new software package to customize notifications for victims of crime.

Google Fiber in Provo, Utah, Comes with Strings: $2.9 Million

April 25, 2013 - Before Provo gets Google Fiber, it's gotta pay up.

What was the first book ever ordered on Amazon.com?

April 25, 2013 - What was the first book ever ordered on Amazon.com?

Sacramento, Calif.'s 311 App Helps Create Well-Managed City

April 24, 2013 - The app links directory into some city departments' work management systems, ensuring that a constituent complaint or photo goes to the right place.

Real-Time Bike Counter Coming to San Francisco

April 24, 2013 - The bike counter will soon be installed on one of the city’s busiest streets for bike traffic.

Mobile Phones: Looking Back 40 Years and Into the Future

April 24, 2013 - The first mobile phone call was made in 1973 on a 2.5-pound "brick," but the future of mobile technology could allow for "telepathic" communications.

The Changing Face of Public Libraries (Infographic)

April 24, 2013 - In the face of new technologies, libraries are adapting to a new reality. So how do they plan to continue engaging communities?

Top 10 Countries Where Cyber Attacks Originate

April 24, 2013 - A new list identifies countries launching the most online attacks.

Texas.gov Redesign & Dancing with Aunt GovGirl

April 24, 2013 - GovGirl -- and her niece and nephews -- share the ins and outs of the new Texas.gov redesign.

What university owns the fastest university-owned supercomputer in the nation?

April 24, 2013 - What university owns the fastest university-owned supercomputer in the nation?

Accelerate and Protect Your eLearning Initiatives With Akamai’s Cloud Based Intelligent Platform

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Don’t let security concerns and poor site performance prevent you from reaping the benefits of an eLearning solution. Read how Akamai can enable all the benefits of eLearning without all the headaches and risks.

Photo of the Week - Glowworms Produce 'Underground Stars' in New Zealand

April 23, 2013 - The Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species only found in New Zealand, gives the caves this starry night vibe.

City Accidentally Reveals Employee Social Security Numbers

April 23, 2013 - Berkeley, Calif., takes heat after accidentally sending out city employee Social Security numbers in a data set on employee salaries.

How Could FirstNet Have Helped in the Boston Marathon Bombing?

April 23, 2013 - In its April 23 meeting, the FirstNet board considers how its future network may have helped in a situation like the Boston Marathon bombing.

Franklin County, Ohio, Builds Transparent Procurement System From Scratch

April 23, 2013 - County officials say procurement wasn't working as well they'd like, so they began building a new system using HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and Active Directory.

Expert: Role-Based Monitoring is Best for Public Sector Networks

April 23, 2013 - One expert recommends role-based monitoring to help protect public sector networks against internal and external threats.

Report: Security Breaches Are Easy Money

April 23, 2013 - The Verizon 2013 Data Breach Investigations Report draws from more data than ever, revealing that most data breaches are opportunistic attacks to gain a quick buck.