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Another Kansas City to Get Google Fiber

March 20, 2013 - Nearby Olathe, Kan., joins Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., as the third city to get Google's gigabit fiber network.

Riverside, Calif., Hires New Chief Innovation Officer

March 20, 2013 - Lea Deesing begins on April 8, and will employ her seven point path to successful leadership in the position.

San Jose, Calif., Launches Fast Public Wi-Fi

March 20, 2013 - In the city's second attempt at municipal Wi-Fi, officials applied lessons learned from past projects to create a faster, more reliable network.

RSA 2013: Will Obama's Executive Order on Cybersecurity Lead to More Data Sharing?

March 20, 2013 - Experts say yes, but the relationship between the public and private sectors may not be perfect.

Asheville, N.C., Community Gets Behind Open Data

March 19, 2013 - Community-driven open data movement sets its sights on National Day of Civic Hacking by planning a "Hack for Food" event.

Can Big Data Crack Fraud?

March 19, 2013 - Governments and other entities can now get a better view and understanding of identity thieves, criminal networks and fraudsters who are taking them for billions.

Energy Financing Encourages Green Tech Expansion

March 19, 2013 - A new public-private partnership is similar to existing clean energy programs, but this one doesn't require any financial investment from cities.

The Android Boom? (INFOGRAPHIC)

March 19, 2013 - New statistics reveal that there are more than four times more Android devices activated each day than there are babies born.

Colorado OIT Sets the Pace

March 19, 2013 - State technology officials in Colorado were chosen to participate in a national program encouraging women to pursue tech careers.

Pennsylvania Automates HR Processes, Cuts Costs

March 18, 2013 - A streamlined online process allows new hires in Pennsylvania state agencies to complete orientation more quickly and efficiently.

West Coast Collaborates for Infrastructure, Cost Savings

March 18, 2013 - Four regions are banding together to improve economic competitiveness, support families and enhance quality of life.

Philadelphia Creates an Environment for Innovation

March 18, 2013 - Chief Innovation Officer Adel Ebeid describes city efforts to promote and sustain innovation-oriented activities.

5 Ways to Improve Citizen Engagement Initiatives

March 18, 2013 - When citizen participation programs are implemented effectively, more citizens are brought into the decision-making process, making government more responsive and effective.

Column: Six Steps to Mobile Success in Government

March 18, 2013 - Mobile technology can be a powerful tool for both productivity and citizen engagement, but there are implementation pitfalls to avoid.

Bloomberg Names NYC Mayors Challenge Winners

March 15, 2013 - Providence, R.I., will launch "Providence Talks" with its $5 million prize, while Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and Santa Monica have other innovative plans for their winnings.

Illinois DHS Digitizes Forms, Leverages Mainframe Technology

March 15, 2013 - The DHS plans to digitize all benefit eligibility form types and phase out paper file storage.

How Secure is Your Cloud? (Infographic)

March 15, 2013 - While cloud security is said to be getting easier, one study study looked at just how cloud security has progressed over the past two years.

Rock County, Wis., Takes Streamlined Approach to FOIA Requests

March 15, 2013 - Technology helps Rep. Paul Ryan’s home county respond to election-driven FOIA requests.

Where’s My Tax Refund?

March 15, 2013 - An array of free apps and online services help taxpayers organize tax information, track refunds, trim budgets and invest.

Industry Perspective: Putting an End to Public Pension Fund Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

March 15, 2013 - The key to controlling the risks in benefit administration is knowing what to look for in the benefit payment data and choosing the right technology.