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Interest in Shared Services on the Rise

February 15, 2013 - Local governments like Kent County, Mich., benefit from collaborative agreements like a reverse auction system.

Spectrum: Texting While Walking a High Risk to Pedestrians

February 15, 2013 - Harvesting tornado energy, Kickstarter cities

Supercomputers Handle Massive Tasks in Government Agencies

February 14, 2013 - In the fourth video in our series about the Computer History Museum, we look at the importance of supercomputers in the public and private sectors.

California DMV Cancels IT Modernization Project Contract

February 14, 2013 - While one part of the two-system project will be completed on schedule, only "minimal work" has been done so far to upgrade the state's vehicle registration system.

Will the Dell Buyout Affect Government?

February 14, 2013 - As Dell's founder and its investors leverage a buyout, some government agencies are left wondering what will become of their own investments in the company's products.

More Mobile Devices Will Impact Government IT Operations

February 14, 2013 - With mobile users expected to increase by an additional 1 billion and mobile devices to hit 10 billion by 2017, governments will surely be impacted.

San Francisco Unveils One-Stop Business License and Permit Shop

February 14, 2013 - License 123 pulls San Francisco business licensing and permitting information onto a single website.

President Obama Signs Executive Order on Cybersecurity

February 13, 2013 - During his State of the Union address, Obama mentioned the signing and called for Congress to take action to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.

Washington Faces Hefty Data Center Price Tag

February 13, 2013 - State's "overbuilt" facility proves difficult to lease, leaving the legislature with a $34 million shortfall to cover.

Data Storage: Older Methods Remain in Use Today

February 13, 2013 - In the third of our video series about the Computer History Museum, we look at what data storage through time looks like.

Why So Quiet on the Cyberthreat?

February 13, 2013 - Jarno Limnell talks cyberthreats and vulnerabilities in the United States.

FCC's Wi-Fi Expansion Could Threaten Connected Vehicles Technology

February 13, 2013 - Transportation stakeholders are urging the FCC to slow plans that could undermine much-anticipated technology that can help drivers avoid crashes.

Will FirstNet Move Forward With Local Broadband Projects?

February 12, 2013 - Seven regional wireless networks could soon serve as models for a nationwide public safety broadband communications system.

Hackers Broadcast Zombie Emergency Alert on TV

February 12, 2013 - The bogus alert cautioned Montana TV viewers to “not attempt to approach or apprehend these bodies, as they are considered extremely dangerous.”

Cloud Adoption Increases as More Educators Use Cloud Services

February 12, 2013 - K-12, higher education and government move faster into the cloud because their employees already use it, a new survey says.

How Has Mobile Technology Evolved?

February 12, 2013 - In the second of our video series about the Computer History Museum, we look briefly at the vast array of computing machinery.

E-Waste and Us: 17,000 Tons Trashed Each Year (Infographic)

February 12, 2013 - Can we combat e-waste and create a recycling culture?

Seattle Mayor Nixes Drone Program

February 12, 2013 - Mayor Mike McGinn's decision to return the city's drones to the vendor puts Seattle in the center of discussions about the role of such technologies in government.

Do Governments Need Personal Social Media Policies?

February 11, 2013 - While the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that private industry can't keep employees from venting about work online, how should government agencies handle personal social media policies?

Where Did Technology Come From?

February 11, 2013 - In the first of our video series about the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif., we look briefly at the first 2,000 years of computing in society.