Emerging and Sustainable Technology

‘Change by Us’ Connects Citizens to Government

September 1, 2011 - New social media platform tasks citizens with helping change their cities.

Richland County, S.C., Designs Award-Winning E-Recording Software

August 30, 2011 - Designed by the county’s IT department, the Internet-based Register of Deed e-Recording System has increased efficiency at the county’s Register of Deeds office.

Intel Forms Subsidiary for Federal Government Supercomputing

August 30, 2011 - Chip-maker Intel has opened a subsidiary that will focus on supercomputing work in the federal government, the company announced Tuesday, Aug. 30.

5 Emerging Technologies Soon to Hit the Government Market

August 30, 2011 - Government users and industry analysts chime in on motion-controlled video games, augmented reality and vertical GPS.

Researchers Announce Breakthrough in Flood Prediction Software

August 24, 2011 - Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and IBM say new analytics software will be of use to city planners and emergency responders.

Virginia Earthquake Sets Off Wave of Emergency Tweets

August 23, 2011 - Widespread use of social media in earthquake’s aftermath is the latest example of how Web 2.0 technology has changed emergency communication.

Oregon Universities Commit to Big Solar Energy Project

August 23, 2011 - Oregon’s state universities are embarking on what’s believed to be the state’s largest solar energy project.

IBM Computer Chip Mimics Human Brain Function

August 19, 2011 - IBM introduced an experimental neurosynaptic computer chip on Thursday, Aug. 18, that emulates brain function in the areas of perception, action and cognition.

Motion Sensors Power Down Government PCs

August 18, 2011 - To reduce energy consumption and costs, Riverside County, Calif., installs surge suppressors with infrared motion sensors to power down computer workstations when they’re not in use.

Police Investigations Get 3-D Upgrade in Central Virginia

August 18, 2011 - Donated 3-D scanners will give law enforcement the ability to collect millions of data points at a crime scene or car crash.

Wine, Burning Rubber and Working From Home

August 18, 2011 - Want to work from home? It might cost you. Tires: Coming to a bathroom near you. Red wine a healthful choice for astronauts?

Chief Innovation Officer Bryan Sivak Tackles Maryland’s Status Quo

August 16, 2011 - Why allowing the “unnatural act” of a government failure is a necessary part of innovation.

CIOs Cope with Personal iPads and Smartphones on Secure Networks

August 12, 2011 - As these user-friendly devices become intertwined with the average person’s daily habits, public CIOs are responding with formal policies.

DARPA’s 13,000 mph Test Plane Launches, Vanishes

August 11, 2011 - Officials say contact with experimental craft was lost nine minutes into flight.

EPA Moving to Virtual Desktop Technology

August 11, 2011 - Agency awards Accelera Solutions $25 million contract for virtualization work.

Best App Ideas Named in New York City Contest

August 11, 2011 - NYC BigApps contest announces 10 best ideas.

Renewable Energy Task Force Announced by U.S. Army

August 10, 2011 - Energy Initiatives Office Task Force aims to help Army operate on 25 percent renewable energy by 2025.

Software Helps Cities See the Future

August 9, 2011 - IBM unveils new software designed to help decision-makers forecast the consequences of actions that affect citizens.

A Future Beyond Traffic Gridlock

August 8, 2011 - A vision for the future of mobility that includes "smart roads," even smarter public transport and going green like never before.

LED Light Bulbs Transmit High-Def Video (VIDEO)

August 5, 2011 - Believe it or not, someday your desk lamp might send high-definition video to your TV.