Emerging and Sustainable Technology

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.

Governments Retrofit Buildings to Save Money and Energy

January 2, 2012 - California DMV expects to boost energy efficiency by 50 percent by retrofitting headquarters.

Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles a Reality, Researchers Say

December 22, 2011 - First pilot project scheduled for a campus transit bus in 2012.

Virginia Training Inmates for Green Jobs

December 19, 2011 - A new Green Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning program aims to give inmates marketable skills when they re-enter society.

Solar Heats Up in Bryan, Ohio

December 16, 2011 - New two-megawatt solar farm will generate power for about 260 homes in the city starting next year.

Energy Sustainability Plays Key Role in New Bedford, Mass.

December 7, 2011 - Mayor Scott W. Lang shares his account of how sustainable technology is proving to be an economic and environmental boon for his city.

Palo Alto, Calif., Eyeing New Emerging Tech Program

December 5, 2011 - City’s utility department is seeking to test the latest energy-efficient technologies.

NASA Launches App Store for Employees

December 2, 2011 - New website lets NASA employees and contractors download apps that securely access the agency’s systems.

The Year in Review: Cloud Computing Expands, CIOs on the Move

December 1, 2011 - A look back at the people and events that shaped 2011.

How Will U.S. Automakers Achieve 54.5 MPG?

December 1, 2011 - How will U.S. carmakers double vehicles’ miles per gallon in the next 12 years? There’s no big solution — but there are lots of little ones.