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Provo, Utah, Named Third Google Fiber City

April 17, 2013 - Provo, Utah, gets Google Fiber because it's consistently a top ranking city as one of the country's best places to live and do business.

Digital Public Library of America Opens Access to Resources

April 17, 2013 - A new platform will aggregate digital resources from libraries, museums and historical societies across the country.

California Bill to Restrict Wireless Communication Shutdowns Clears First Hurdle

April 17, 2013 - On April 16, a bill to prevent wireless communication interruption was approved by the Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee.

Industry Perspective: Customer Service Makes Content King

April 17, 2013 - Setting service standards and using customer feedback to improve the user experience is easier than it seems.

Santa Clara, Calif., Combines Public Wi-Fi with Smart Metering

April 16, 2013 - The new advanced smart metering program sends meter data across a secure Wi-Fi channel while also providing free Wi-Fi access to the public.

Facebook, Attorneys General Partner for Teen Online Safety

April 16, 2013 - Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg will appear with 19 state attorneys general in a public education campaign to encourage safer teen behavior online.

Mobility Helps California Serve its Citizens

April 16, 2013 - Using a powerful combination of mobile apps and geospatial data, the California Technology Agency hopes to encourage families and businesses to relocate to the state.

Targeted Cyberespionage On the Rise in 2012

April 16, 2013 - Report also finds that in 2012, email traffic attacks most often targeted government.

Biometrics Improves Homeless Services in New Jersey

April 16, 2013 - New Jersey is expanding a local program that helps agencies track homeless services more accurately and in less time, increasing their chances of getting the federal funding they need.

Boston Uses Tech to Communicate After Marathon Explosions

April 15, 2013 - Boston PD solicits video footage of finish line, while Massachusetts governor asks for those who may have seen something to call and share their tips.

Hackathon Aims to Improve the San Francisco Experience

April 15, 2013 - New applications and platforms can lead to better service for tourists and citizens, said San Francisco Chief Innovation Officer Jay Nath.

Anti-Big Brother Act is Now Law in New Jersey

April 15, 2013 - After students in Pennsylvania were monitored in their homes using school-issued laptops without knowledge or consent, a law was passed in New Jersey to ensure written notice of such activities is provided.

Study: Citizen Budgeting Related to Better Outcomes

April 15, 2013 - Inviting public comment early in the budget process, and doing so in multiple ways, is closely associated with better performance outcomes, according to a new study.

Is State Tax Info Accessible Online?

April 15, 2013 - A think tank evaluates states on how quickly taxpayers can access state tax information on revenue department websites.

Are Paper Vehicle Titles Facing Extinction?

April 15, 2013 - South Dakota will lead a national pilot project later this year that will study states moving to a complete electronic vehicle-titling process.

BYOD Recommendations and Dilemmas

April 15, 2013 - A new e-book by Michigan Chief Security Officer Dan Lohrmann addresses issues and solutions surrounding bring your own device (BYOD) in any enterprise environment.

CDE Honors School Districts for Technology Prowess

April 15, 2013 - An annual survey from the Center for Digital Education highlights exemplary school districts that integrate technology into teaching and learning.

4 Steps to Protect Data During Tax Season

April 12, 2013 - In one expert's opinion, strong year-round security standards will also protect fragile data at tax time.

Will Lawsuits Keep Self-Driving Cars Off the Road?

April 12, 2013 - Industry insiders worry that liability concerns may slow introduction of autonomous vehicle technology.

California's Cloud Proposal Imminent

April 12, 2013 - Office of Technology Services Director Ron Hughes says RFP will be released in about four weeks.