Government Technology

Government Technology October 2012

Purchasing Article Reprints
Reprints of Government Technology articles are available for purchase. Please direct inquiries for reprints and licensing to Wright’s Media: (877) 652-5295, sales@wrightsmedia.com.

Features

The Center for Internet Security Boosts Government Cybersecurity (VIDEO)
By Steve Towns, Features Editor

In the war on cybercrime, the nonprofit information sharing group may be state and local government’s secret weapon.

Fab Labs at the Library
By Pat Newcombe, Contributing Writer

Community ‘makerspaces’ give access to cutting-edge tools.

2012 Digital States Survey: Utah, Michigan Stay at the Head of the Class
By Noelle Knell, Assistant Web Editor

Eight A grades and two D grades are reflective of disparate views of technology.

Desert Living Center in Las Vegas Teaches Sustainability (VIDEO)
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Technology at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas teaches people environmentally friendly habits in harsh environments.

Albuquerque Shares Public Art Digitally with Residents
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Albuquerque, N.M., makes public art accessible to taxpayers via common Web tools and social media.

Innovation

Austin Goes Carbon Neutral
By Creighton Welch, Contributing Writer

By 2020, the Texas city expects to create as much renewable energy as it consumes, and it’s well on its way.

Cities and Counties Try Facebook for Government
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

A look at how governments use Facebook to deliver services.

Case Study

QR Codes Used in Searches for Missing Children
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Will QR codes become the next tool in the fight against child abduction?

Public Safety

Fire Department Tests QR Codes for Citizen Medical Data
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

The Marin County, Calif., Fire Department pilots quick response codes that provide secure medical information about residents.

Four Questions

Maryland Interoperability Director Discusses Emergency Radio System
By Sarah Rich, Staff Writer

Ray Lehr talks about the rollout of the statewide first responders radio system.

Gov2020

5 Traits of Action Leaders
By Steve Ressler, Contributing Writer

Defining the next generation of government leaders.

Products

New Products from IPEVO, Getac, Canon
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Telescoping stylus, rugged tablet PC, IP security camera.

Spectrum

Spectrum: Eagle Gets a New 3-D Printed Beak
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

Cow QR codes track their eating and milking patterns.


Sponsored Links