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Asset Management Meets Social Media

May 2, 2013 - The Des Moines, Iowa, Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority connects employees on a platform that combines social media with asset management tracking.

Can Researchers Influence Government's Cybersecurity Agenda?

May 2, 2013 - Government, academic and private-sector cybersecurity experts are establishing a research agenda they hope will affect America’s developing cybersecurity approach.

Payphone Wi-Fi Piloted in Boston

May 2, 2013 - Vendors hope the limited "FreeBostonWi-Fi" trial will expand to 400 payphones by next summer.

Creating an Innovative Government Environment

May 2, 2013 - Failure to change will leave government shackled to the status quo. Here are some ideas for changing your cultural mindset.

Kansas City’s Gigabit Internet Experiment Starts To Take Shape

May 1, 2013 - Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., are poised to make the most of their status as Google's first Gigabit city.

Harvard Honors Government Innovation

May 1, 2013 - Annual Top 25 list honors programs across the government spectrum for achievements worthy of duplication.

Boston PD Uses Twitter to Announce More Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing

May 1, 2013 - On May 1, the Boston Police Department announced via Twitter that three additional suspects were taken into custody in connection with the April 15 bombing.

Virginia Builds Statewide ID Management Platform

May 1, 2013 - The commonwealth is using technology deployed from Medicaid reform to build the platform.

Innovation Index Ranks Thriving Startup Cultures

May 1, 2013 - Some surprises show up in a series of state rankings from Fast Company magazine.

SF Mayor Signs Landmark Open Data Policy and Procedures Legislation

May 1, 2013 - This new landmark Open Data law establishes the position and duties of a new chief data officer to be appointed by the mayor, and orders that departmental data coordinators assist in the implementation of the Open Data Policy.

New Products from Samsung, Adobe, BlueAnt

May 1, 2013 - Smartphone, smartphone earpiece, form and document software.

Cyber-Responders Seek New Ways to Respond to Cyberattacks

May 1, 2013 - A new breed of information security firms helps defeat targeted attacks.

Cloud-Based Services Accelerate Public Sector Adoption of Video Collaboration

$util.date("MMMM d, yyyy", $content.startDate) - Today, thanks to new cloud technologies and high-quality networks, mobile video services - which provide not only cost savings but which help governmental interactions become more efficient - are more feasible than ever before.

Portal Pride in Hawaii, Arkansas

April 30, 2013 - New feature-rich, responsive websites provide evidence of the latest online trends taking hold in government.

Will Pelgrin Named NASCIO’s 2013 Technology Champion

April 30, 2013 - Pelgrin, CEO of the Center for Internet Security and founder of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, is recognized for his contributions promoting government performance excellence.

San Francisco Names New CIO

April 30, 2013 - After an “extensive national search,” Mayor Ed Lee names Marc Touitou as the city's Chief Information Officer and Director of the Department of Technology.

Senate Won't Look at CISPA

April 30, 2013 - Few will likely be surprised by the U.S. Senate's decision not to even consider the cyber intelligence sharing bill, CISPA.

A New Trend: Inmates Rate Jails on Yelp

April 30, 2013 - A new trend of inmates using Yelp to rate their stays in various jails has garnered both confusion and support.

Online Listing Service Maps Available Broadband Sites

April 30, 2013 - New exchange brings together site owners and broadband providers.

Cool Your Servers -- in Vats of Oil?

April 29, 2013 - Even just a 5 percent savings on cooling overhead could make cooling servers in mineral oil an attractive investment in the public sector.