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New Products from Dell, OtterBox, HP, Nuo

February 26, 2013 - Ultrabook, iPhone case, tablet, messenger bag.

Saluting the Change Agents

February 26, 2013 - Introducing Government Technology’s Top 25 for 2013.

Will California Counties Develop Public Voting Systems?

February 25, 2013 - New legislation could allow counties in the Golden State to develop, own and operate public voting systems.

Connecticut Awards HIX Contract

February 25, 2013 - The state has selected MAXIMUS to handle Access Health CT's customer contact center operations.

Global Tweet-a-Thon to Connect Police Agencies

February 25, 2013 - A 24-hour Tweet-a-Thon next month invites police agencies to share tweets to help create awareness about their work.

50-State Update: Health-Care Exchanges (Infographic)

February 25, 2013 - With the Feb. 15 deadline passed, 17 states and D.C., will operate their own exchanges, seven will join in a partnership with the feds, and 26 states have defaulted to a federally-run operation.

Can Big Data Save Lives?

February 25, 2013 - Government officials believe in the transformative power of big data, according to a new study, especially when it comes to public safety and health.

Holistic Approach to Tablet Adoption Is Key for Federal Government

February 25, 2013 - Dell executives say migrating to tablet devices means more than considering the devices themselves.

Apple and NYPD Team Up to Thwart Phone Thieves

February 25, 2013 - The official police team that handles mobile phone theft in the city could help police identify organized phone theft and trafficking.

Police Use Pinterest to Combat Street Drug Proliferation

February 22, 2013 - Kansas City Police, early adopters of the photo-rich Pinterest platform, use the tool to educate parents about street drugs they may not recognize.

Detailed Parking App Helps Baltimore Drivers Avoid Tickets

February 22, 2013 - Baltimore-based app developers used the city's open data to help citizens make better decisions when it comes time to park their vehicles.

Column: Epic Technology Failures

February 22, 2013 - There are many, but tracking software -- which various government agencies make use of every day -- is one of the biggest.

States Seek Legal Limits on Domestic Drones

February 22, 2013 - Ready or not, the drones are coming home, and concern over them spans the political spectrum.

States Struggle To Keep Online Schools Accountable

February 22, 2013 - The rapid growth of online education is raising concerns. While unscrupulous or incompetent online educators may be rare, there are enough of them that many states are considering ratcheting up their oversight.

FCC Takes Actions to Boost Wi-Fi Signals

February 22, 2013 - FCC actions boost Wi-Fi signals in stadiums and tunnels, and open more spectrum for unlicensed devices like Wi-Fi routers.

Could Online Oscar Voting Lead to Online Public Elections?

February 21, 2013 - The convenience-driven public banks online, and now Academy Award voting is taking place online -- is the U.S. ready to conduct public elections online?

Could Google's Push for Digital Privacy Changes Affect Law Enforcement?

February 21, 2013 - Google is working to change the Electronic Communications Privacy Act to require that government investigators obtain a search warrant when requesting access to old emails and messages stored online.

Forensics Lab Goes Lean to Jump Start Productivity

February 21, 2013 - In New York, the Monroe County Crime Lab’s Forensic Biology section has streamlined its workflow and increased efficiency by using the Lean Six Sigma management philosophy.

Telework Savings in Government (Infographic)

February 21, 2013 - Increased adoption of mobile technologies and teleworking could save governments a significant amount of time and money.

LA Officials Say 311 App Was Worth the Wait

February 21, 2013 - Despite criticism of Los Angeles for being one of the last major cities to develop a mobile app, city officials feel the app's robust features make it a winner for citizens.