Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Tech Upgrades Improve Water Quality at Wastewater Plant

February 22, 2012 - The Rocky River Wastewater Treatment Plant in Anderson, S.C., has upgraded to ultraviolet disinfection, helping to better the water and increase employee safety at the facility.

Inmates Get Access to Web Conferencing Tools

February 16, 2012 - Iowa’s Dubuque County Jail is replacing its inmate video-conferencing system with a Web-based interface that will improve communications for inmates and county officials.

Report: Town to Lease Old City Hall for $1 to Startups

February 13, 2012 - Murrieta, Calif., is hoping its offer will retain local businesses.

4 Strange Vending Machines in the Public Sector

February 9, 2012 - The weird and sometimes controversial items dispensed on public premises.

Oregon Saves Millions with Web Conferencing

February 9, 2012 - Online tool calculates money saved and emissions avoided from less travel due to having video conferences.

DOE Grants Will Fund Innovative Ideas for Cutting Solar Costs

February 7, 2012 - The U.S. Department of Energy will fund $12 million through its SunShot Incubator Program to foster startup entities to reduce solar technology installation costs.

Highest-Definition Image of Earth Ever, Part 2

February 3, 2012 - NASA on Friday released a second new, high-resolution “Blue Marble” image of the Earth, this time showcasing Africa and the Middle East.

Northeast Blackout Sends Call Volume Spiking

January 31, 2012 - In 2003, a problem with the electric grid interrupted electric service to an estimated 45 million people in eight U.S. states. The power outage struck around 4:10 p.m. on Aug. 14. Records from that date show an almost instantaneous jump in traffic on the

American Idol’s Impact

January 31, 2012 - Few events impact the AT&T network like the final episode of American Idol. Network traffic essentially doubles when viewers vote for the annual winner of Fox TV’s popular singing contest.

Managing Network Traffic During Hurricane Katrina

January 31, 2012 - See how AT&T’s Global Network Operations Center kept voice and data traffic flowing during the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005.

Highest-Definition Image of Earth Ever

January 25, 2012 - NASA today released a new, high-resolution “Blue Marble” image of the Earth taken from NASA's most recently launched Earth-observing satellite.

YouTube Agrees to New Terms of Service for State Agencies

January 17, 2012 - YouTube modifies its terms of service agreement to better protect state government agencies.

Will Agencies Pay for Social Media Advice?

January 16, 2012 - Some are testing the market for government-specific social media consulting.

Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Pictures

January 13, 2012 - Exhibitors showcase new phones and tablets, refuse to give up on 3D TV.

N.J. Agencies Turn to Needleless Injectors for Flu Vaccinations

January 12, 2012 - With flu season well under way, people no longer have to get their skin pricked.

Steve Ballmer, Ryan Seacrest Christen 2012 CES, Reveal More Windows 8

January 9, 2012 - Keynote speech marks last time Microsoft will open at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Paint-On Solar Cells Developed by Notre Dame Researchers

January 4, 2012 - ‘Solar paint’ applied to conductive surface produces electricity, although further research is needed before it becomes a commercially viable product.

Desert Regions Reap the Benefits of Solar Energy

January 3, 2012 - Solar power facilities built in the deserts of Arizona and Southern California hope to add jobs and clean energy.

Minnesota Cities Identify Sustainable Practices With GreenStep Cities Program

January 2, 2012 - The Minnesota GreenStep Cities program helps municipalities become more ecologically aware.