Government Technology January 2013

Using Social Media to Enhance Situational Awareness

By Adam Stone

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

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POV

3 Technology Issues to Ponder in 2013: By Steve Towns, Features Editor
Cybersecurity, drones and identity management will figure prominently this year.

Features

What's Next After Obama's Re-Election?: By David Raths, contributing writer
President Obama’s re-election clarifies the future of health IT, the Affordable Care Act and other key initiatives.

Finding the Next Facebook: By Justine Brown, Contributing Writer
Five up-and-coming social media sites and applications government should keep an eye on.

Innovation

Big Data Takes on Chronic Disease: By Noelle Knell, Assistant Web Editor
Louisville, Ky., launches a pilot to identify and treat asthma hotspots.

Interactive Website Explores History of Universe: By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer
ChronoZoom chronicles nearly 14 billion years of history in an easily digestible format.

Four Questions

Vennard Wright Reimagines Prince George’s County: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Prince George’s County, Md., appoints former tech director of Friends With Hillary as its CIO.

Gov2020

9 Ways to Optimize E-Commerce Strategies: By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer
Ideas from Christmas shopping that government can adopt to increase revenue.

Spectrum

Spectrum: Gamers Make Better Surgeons?: By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor
Dog-nose precision, smart glass.