Government Technology

Government Technology August 2012

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Point of View

Shoring Up Cybersecurity (Opinion)
By Steve Towns, Executive Editor

Teamwork and information sharing between the private and public sector can reduce security woes.

Features

California County Tries to Roll Out Wireless Broadband to Farms
By Wayne Hanson, Manager, Web Content

Fresno, Calif., the most productive agricultural region in the nation, works to roll out wireless broadband across a landscape populated primarily with fruits and vegetables.

Are Government Kiosks Making a Comeback?
By Justine Brown, Contributing Writer

Left for dead after the rise of the Internet, kiosks are returning to government offices to augment recession-thinned staff.

Case Studies

Maryland Governor’s Office Trades Printers for iPads (VIDEO)
By Jessica Mulholland, Web Editor

Gov. Martin O’Malley’s office goes paperless, swapping out copiers, faxes and printers for iPads.

New York City Agency Simplifies the Data Warehouse
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

A new lightweight version of NYC Human Resources Administration data warehouse gives users fast access to information they need.

Innovation

Hackathon Aims to Clear the Air
By Jessica Meyer Maria, Contributing Writer

During the first 24-hour global hackathon, data scientists work to help the EPA predict air quality more effectively

Public Safety

Accessible AlertSanDiego Brings Emergency Notifications via Text, Voice and Video
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services launches alternative emergency alerts for citizens who can’t understand traditional notifications.

Gov2020

4 Tips to Beat the Budget Heat
By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer

What government can learn from buying an air conditioner.

Four Questions

Washington CIO Bharat Shyam Talks About His Shift From the Private to the Public Sector
By Brian Heaton, Senior Writer

Ex-Microsoft manager discusses his transition to state CIO.

Products

New Products from CTL, Plustek, XtremeMac
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Ruggedized tablet, surveillance system, iPad case.

Spectrum

Spectrum: Smart Pavement, A Cure for Filthy Phones
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

Spray-on battery, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer.


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