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BYOD On the Rise Worldwide

March 22, 2013 - Microsoft general manager says says we're still at the “front end” of a long journey that includes fast changing technologies driven by the consumer market.

RSA 2013: Is Obama’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity Too Vague?

March 22, 2013 - Security experts discuss What the bill's literature means for data privacy in the private and public sectors.

Boston Looks to Get Greener

March 22, 2013 - Mayor extends deadline for environmental awards that acknowledge local leaders in environmental awareness and sustainability.

CfA Cities Get Free Cloud for One Year

March 22, 2013 - A collaboration between Red Hat and Code for America brings Red Hat's Platform-as-a-Service to local government agencies at no cost.

Free Tax Filing Online Helps Low-Income Citizens

March 21, 2013 - Myfreetaxes.com lets low- and moderate-income citizens file state and federal taxes for free, avoiding fees for professional tax preparation.

Innovation Councils Connect Governments with Entrepreneurs

March 21, 2013 - Palo Alto, Calif.'s new Innovation Council mirrors the culture of the region, inviting entrepreneurial, innovation-based creative spirit to inform city decisions.

Exploring the Transformative Power of ECM (Infographic)

March 21, 2013 - Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technology has been around for years, but many don't know just how transformative it can be.

Tablets’ Mobility, Connectivity Lead to Adoption by Emergency Managers

March 21, 2013 - However, many in the emergency management community are still determining the best way to use them.

RSA 2013: Is Partisan Gridlock the Future of Cybersecurity Legislation?

March 21, 2013 - Security experts discuss whether White House discord and drama become the norm whenever cybersecurity is discussed.

FirstNet Approves $1 Million for Outreach Plan and User Advocacy Efforts

March 21, 2013 - In its March 18 meeting, FirstNet also selected its first general manager.

Has the CIA Opted for Amazon Cloud?

March 20, 2013 - Though neither Amazon nor CIA officials would confirm the contract, all signs point to its existence.

California Technology Agency to Release IT Procurement Strategy

March 20, 2013 - The CTA also released its 2013 Strategic Plan Update, which aims to expand online services, increase access from mobile devices, create innovative business systems and bridge the digital divide.

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.