Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Outdated Infrastructure Gets New, Digital Life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.

Power Management Software Helps Spokane, Wash., Go Green

January 29, 2013 - The city saves almost $15,000 annually on utility costs from simply reducing PC energy consumption.

Seattle Uses Software to Improve Writing

January 23, 2013 - Seattle officials have adopted a new technology for several departments that suggests ways to make government documents easier to read.

300-Year-Old Humans and the 'Internet of Everything'?

January 22, 2013 - Industry experts offer startling predictions about life expectancy, and adding computing power to, well, everything.

How Will Boston Modernize City Fire Alarms?

January 15, 2013 - Boston releases a request for information to upgrade nearly 2,200 fire alarm boxes in the city with more modern technology.

Sacramento, Calif., Library Checks Out Pinterest

January 10, 2013 - Libraries, zoos and other public-sector agencies use Pinterest to engage with the public.

3 Key Ingredients to a Data Science Degree

January 7, 2013 - Universities need a data science degree, and these ingredients go into making it.

Are Driving Laws Fit for Driverless Vehicles?

December 27, 2012 - As self-driving vehicles come to public roadways, legal fellow Bryant Walker Smith questions whether existing driving laws can adequately apply to this new form of driving.

IBM: Five Predictions for 2017

December 17, 2012 - IBM announced its annual list of five technology predictions for 2017, consisting of one for each of the five senses.

Road Kill Data Tracks Animal Migration Patterns via Open Source App

December 12, 2012 - Virginia opossum road kill data has indicated what habitats the animals are associated with and if temperature plays a role in their activity.

Mobile App Finds Available Parking

December 10, 2012 - A map displays the user's location and the number and location of parking spaces available in downtown San Carlos, Calif., in real time.

Industry Perspective: Is There a Data Scientist Shortage?

December 7, 2012 - Deloitte executive discusses why currently there is limited availability for data scientists in the private and public sectors.

Infographic: 5 Years Into the Microgrid Future

December 4, 2012 - Microgrid deployments, which can alleviate strain on the power supply during disasters, are poised for growth, says report.

Eco-Friendly Lighting May Improve Traffic Circle Safety

November 30, 2012 - New concept uses reflective technology and low-level lighting to better illuminate pedestrian crosswalks and traffic flow at roundabouts.

Researchers to Study Low-Frequency Wind Turbine Sounds

November 30, 2012 - The goals of this three-year project include promoting public-sector support of alternative energy technology.

Researchers Capture Energy from Trains in Motion

November 29, 2012 - Using energy from moving trains, researchers have found a way to power track lights, cross gates and switches, and this alternative energy source could save millions.

Greg Sebasky of Philips Chats About Advanced Lighting and Sustainability

November 27, 2012 - Chairman of Philips North America talks about the company’s role with local governments.