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GovTech Innovators: Simon Taylor, Commvault Leader and Big Data Expert

May 6, 2013 - According to Taylor, state governments are analyzing their own data to better understand their own internal activities, which can help them answer FOIA requests.

6 Things You May Not Know About Open Data

May 3, 2013 - Palo Alto, Calif., CIO Jonathan Reichental says that despite the recent open data trend, governments have always been responsible for liberating data.

New Site Reflects Recovery of Alabama Beach Town

May 3, 2013 - Gulf Shores, Alabama may be a small town of 9,000, but its new website shows that it's recovering from the 2010 oil spill in a big way.

Big Data in Maryland

May 3, 2013 - Can big data lead to better understanding of critical issues like health care, crime and unemployment?

Telework Week Yields Productivity, Environmental Benefits

May 3, 2013 - Participating teleworkers, largely from the federal government, report increased efficiency and job satisfaction.

King County, Wash., Creates Residential Parking Calculator

May 3, 2013 - The Right Size Parking Calculator estimates parking demand down to a single parcel of land.

Spectrum: Can Smarter Phones and Nanosized Tech Improve Telemedicine?

May 3, 2013 - Plus, scientists in Texas are using technology to track bat colonies.

Shaking Up Washington State’s IT Culture

May 2, 2013 - The key? Building an agile, mobile workforce.

The Internet of Everything Emerges

May 2, 2013 - The Internet of information is merging with the Internet of Things — and the world will never be the same.

Boston Bombings Show Future Use for Police Drones

May 2, 2013 - While many approve of drone use to pursue known suspects, debate over their use for continuous surveillance at public events like the Boston Marathon rages on.

Asset Management Meets Social Media

May 2, 2013 - The Des Moines, Iowa, Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority connects employees on a platform that combines social media with asset management tracking.

Can Researchers Influence Government's Cybersecurity Agenda?

May 2, 2013 - Government, academic and private-sector cybersecurity experts are establishing a research agenda they hope will affect America’s developing cybersecurity approach.

Payphone Wi-Fi Piloted in Boston

May 2, 2013 - Vendors hope the limited "FreeBostonWi-Fi" trial will expand to 400 payphones by next summer.

Creating an Innovative Government Environment

May 2, 2013 - Failure to change will leave government shackled to the status quo. Here are some ideas for changing your cultural mindset.

Kansas City’s Gigabit Internet Experiment Starts To Take Shape

May 1, 2013 - Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan., are poised to make the most of their status as Google's first Gigabit city.

Harvard Honors Government Innovation

May 1, 2013 - Annual Top 25 list honors programs across the government spectrum for achievements worthy of duplication.

Boston PD Uses Twitter to Announce More Suspects in Boston Marathon Bombing

May 1, 2013 - On May 1, the Boston Police Department announced via Twitter that three additional suspects were taken into custody in connection with the April 15 bombing.

Virginia Builds Statewide ID Management Platform

May 1, 2013 - The commonwealth is using technology deployed from Medicaid reform to build the platform.

Innovation Index Ranks Thriving Startup Cultures

May 1, 2013 - Some surprises show up in a series of state rankings from Fast Company magazine.

SF Mayor Signs Landmark Open Data Policy and Procedures Legislation

May 1, 2013 - This new landmark Open Data law establishes the position and duties of a new chief data officer to be appointed by the mayor, and orders that departmental data coordinators assist in the implementation of the Open Data Policy.