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Excellence.gov Winners Exemplify Innovation in Government IT

March 5, 2013 - The five winning programs use IT in an innovative way to enhance government operations, provide a more open and transparent government, and deliver impactful citizen services.

Online Registration Helped Increase California’s Youth Vote

March 5, 2013 - If there was any doubt about citizen desire to register online, California’s one-month experience with it running up to the November general election erased it.

A Less Anonymous Internet?

March 4, 2013 - A bill opposing online anonymity was quickly shot down by privacy advocates in Illinois, but some experts think non-anonymous behavior online will someday prevail.

3 Challenges Faced by Google's Autonomous Vehicles

March 4, 2013 - Though Google's autonomous vehicles have made progress in recent years, several large technological barriers stymie researchers.

More Than a Face-Lift: New Site for Maryland

March 4, 2013 - A new portal offers Maryland residents responsive design, nearly 200 online services and integrated social media intended to maximize citizen engagement.

IBM and Miami-Dade County Partner for Smarter Cities Initiative

March 4, 2013 - Through the partnership, the Florida county plans to roll out predictive analytics, improve transportation and utilize intelligent policing.

Indianapolis Aims to Have 1st All-Green Fleet

March 4, 2013 - The city has a bold plan to make every vehicle in its fleet, including police cars, run on alternative fuels.

Should Government Adjust Mobile Security Techniques?

March 1, 2013 - Security pros urge the public sector to focus on mobile access control, not mobile device lockdown.

'Internet of Things' Must Be Secured

March 1, 2013 - Vint Cerf, the Internet's founding father, has issued a challenge for security researchers to safeguard devices connecting to the Web.

FCC Field Hearing Focuses on Innovative Network Technologies

March 1, 2013 - Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.

The Case for Drones

March 1, 2013 - While anti-drone legislation is cropping up across the country, some experts feel their public safety potential, including in fire and rescue situations, is being overlooked.

Broadband Stimulus Hearing Turns Contentious

March 1, 2013 - The Feb. 27 hearing on Broadband Stimulus grants was marked with specific allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.

Spectrum: Will the Heat You Produce Power Your Personal Electronics?

March 1, 2013 - Low-cost light, Twitter's Vine app, 3-D printing

Illinois Department of Corrections Heads to the Cloud

February 28, 2013 - Agency aims to go live with the first part of its new cloud-based criminal justice information system in June.

8 Tips for Getting Started with Big Data

February 28, 2013 - Big data often comes with information overload, but these eight tips will help agencies get started.

Internet Gambling Now Legal in Atlantic City, N.J.

February 28, 2013 - In an effort to help revive Atlantic City, N.J.'s economic downturn, Gov. Chris Christie signed a new law that has made it legal to gamble online in Atlantic City casinos.

What Does Your Lawyer Want You to Know About Social Media?

February 28, 2013 - Online tools have made interacting with the public more convenient, but the legal pitfalls associated with social media have also been exposed.

California's JobScout App Helps Bridge Digital Divide

February 27, 2013 - A new digital literacy platform in California uses gaming elements to help job seekers master the skills needed for online job searches.

Training: No Budget, No Cry

February 27, 2013 - Bob Marley reassures government agencies that everything’s gonna be all right.

Supreme Court Considers Link between DNA and Privacy Rights

February 27, 2013 - “Your purpose (for taking DNA from arrestees) is to find bad guys, and that’s good, but sometimes the Fourth Amendment gets in the way.”