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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.

Cyber-Responders Seek New Ways to Respond to Cyberattacks

May 1, 2013 - A new breed of information security firms helps defeat targeted attacks.

New Products from Samsung, Adobe, BlueAnt

May 1, 2013 - Smartphone, smartphone earpiece, form and document software.

Portal Pride in Hawaii, Arkansas

April 30, 2013 - New feature-rich, responsive websites provide evidence of the latest online trends taking hold in government.

Will Pelgrin Named NASCIO’s 2013 Technology Champion

April 30, 2013 - Pelgrin, CEO of the Center for Internet Security and founder of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, is recognized for his contributions promoting government performance excellence.

San Francisco Names New CIO

April 30, 2013 - After an “extensive national search,” Mayor Ed Lee names Marc Touitou as the city's Chief Information Officer and Director of the Department of Technology.

Senate Won't Look at CISPA

April 30, 2013 - Few will likely be surprised by the U.S. Senate's decision not to even consider the cyber intelligence sharing bill, CISPA.

A New Trend: Inmates Rate Jails on Yelp

April 30, 2013 - A new trend of inmates using Yelp to rate their stays in various jails has garnered both confusion and support.

Online Listing Service Maps Available Broadband Sites

April 30, 2013 - New exchange brings together site owners and broadband providers.

Cool Your Servers -- in Vats of Oil?

April 29, 2013 - Even just a 5 percent savings on cooling overhead could make cooling servers in mineral oil an attractive investment in the public sector.

Klout and Kred Scores: Critical or Meaningless?

April 29, 2013 - Metrics providers offer social media influence scores; here’s what you need to know about them.

Avoiding Data Center Mishaps

April 29, 2013 - These 10 common mistakes could prove costly if made in the data center.

7 Ideas for the Future of Local Government

April 29, 2013 - Could these key ideas be cornerstones of Gov2020?

Editing Tool Cleaning Up Legalese in Seattle

April 29, 2013 - Washington State offices have a new “easy button” when it comes to writing and editing documents.

Boston Bombings Highlight Need for Public Safety Broadband Network

April 29, 2013 - The massive investigation demonstrated how first responders need to be able to securely share high volumes of data with partners in other law enforcement agencies. Relying on commercial carriers to do so may not be practical.

Investing in Talent (Opinion)

April 28, 2013 - Attract good employees with a good work environment.

FutureStructure: The New Framework for Communities (Infographic)

April 26, 2013 - The aim of FutureStructure is to overcome the constraints inherent in haphazard and siloed approaches that communities often take when conceiving, investing in and building their future.

Breath Testing for Pot and Cocaine?

April 26, 2013 - A Stockholm research center claims to have successfully identified marijuana and cocaine use with breath testing.