Emerging and Sustainable Technology

What is Technology’s Role in Deep-Sea Exploration?

April 3, 2013 - Robert Ballard, the man who discovered the ruins of the Titanic, shares how robots assist in undersea exploration.

Goodbye Paper Boys, Hello Drones

April 1, 2013 - One French province is planning to deliver newspapers using drone technology -- something that could prove useful in U.S. mail delivery.

California's New GeoPortal Touts 'Socially-Derived Maps'

March 29, 2013 - This summer, the California Technology Agency will unveil the "myMap” tab, which lets citizens build personalized GIS maps through a mashup of data.

Largest U.S. Municipal Utility Deploys Advanced Smart Grid Network

March 28, 2013 - San Antonio, Texas-based municipal utility CPS Energy will operate on an open IPv6-based networking platform to improve smart grid solutions.

Boston Looks to Get Greener

March 22, 2013 - Mayor extends deadline for environmental awards that acknowledge local leaders in environmental awareness and sustainability.

Free Tax Filing Online Helps Low-Income Citizens

March 21, 2013 - Myfreetaxes.com lets low- and moderate-income citizens file state and federal taxes for free, avoiding fees for professional tax preparation.

Energy Financing Encourages Green Tech Expansion

March 19, 2013 - A new public-private partnership is similar to existing clean energy programs, but this one doesn't require any financial investment from cities.

Bloomberg Names NYC Mayors Challenge Winners

March 15, 2013 - Providence, R.I., will launch "Providence Talks" with its $5 million prize, while Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia and Santa Monica have other innovative plans for their winnings.

Speech Technology Helps Toronto Analyze 311 Calls

March 14, 2013 - Toronto responds to about 1 million calls per year at its 311 call centers, and is now using speech analytics to enhance call center operations.

State-Run Tech Venture Fund for Colorado

March 6, 2013 - Gov. John Hickenlooper has announced that Colorado will soon launch a $150 million tech-focused venture capital endeavor.

What Government Purchasing Reveals

March 5, 2013 - New technology aggregates government purchasing information, offering insights that help agencies make better spending decisions.

The Case for Drones

March 1, 2013 - While anti-drone legislation is cropping up across the country, some experts feel their public safety potential, including in fire and rescue situations, is being overlooked.

Can Big Data Save Lives?

February 25, 2013 - Government officials believe in the transformative power of big data, according to a new study, especially when it comes to public safety and health.

Holistic Approach to Tablet Adoption Is Key for Federal Government

February 25, 2013 - Dell executives say migrating to tablet devices means more than considering the devices themselves.

More Mobile Devices Will Impact Government IT Operations

February 14, 2013 - With mobile users expected to increase by an additional 1 billion and mobile devices to hit 10 billion by 2017, governments will surely be impacted.

Seattle Mayor Nixes Drone Program

February 12, 2013 - Mayor Mike McGinn's decision to return the city's drones to the vendor puts Seattle in the center of discussions about the role of such technologies in government.

Outdated Infrastructure Gets New, Digital Life

February 5, 2013 - Major U.S. cities are finding digital uses for physical assets many thought had outlived their useful life.

Industry Q&A: Open Source in Government

January 31, 2013 - Red Hat Public Sector Chief Technology Strategist Gunnar Hellekson talks about how open source is saving governments money and encouraging innovation.

Chicago Open311 Empowers Texters

January 29, 2013 - Chicago's Open311 adds an SMS service tracking feature its CTO says is the first of its kind.

Likely and Unlikely Techs in the Future (Infographic)

January 29, 2013 - BBC Future has made some predictions about what we can expect from technology for the next 150 years.