Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Strategist: Cloud Adoption Doesn't Start from the Top

May 11, 2012 - Cloud analyst and blogger Geva Perry addresses misconceptions about enterprise cloud adoption during the Citrix Synergy conference.

Ghost Town for Tech Research Breaking Ground in New Mexico

May 10, 2012 - Local officials are looking forward to economic benefits from a fully operational city, minus inhabitants, outside of Hobbs, N.M., for testing innovative technologies.

State and Local CIOs See the Future (VIDEO)

May 10, 2012 - You might be surprised where top IT officials think technology is headed.

Citrix CEO: Work and Personal Life Continue Merging

May 9, 2012 - Citrix CEO Mark Templeton addresses the newest trends in mobility and cloud computing during the company’s annual conference.

3 Ways Machine-to-Machine Tech Can Assist Governments

May 9, 2012 - Location-enabled machine-to-machine solutions can have a positive impact on state and local government activities.

Michigan Pushes Ahead With Innovation Fund Projects

May 1, 2012 - The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget is mulling several IT project proposals that are seeking seed money from the state’s new innovation fund.

Is Apple Learning to Love the Enterprise?

May 1, 2012 - Are iPads and iPhones ideal for government settings?

5 Tips That Government Innovators Can Learn from Marathoners

April 30, 2012 - Ways to conserve your energy on the long road to getting new ideas implemented.

How to Make Your City Smarter

April 27, 2012 - New report outlines path to more sustainable cities.

Genetics Privacy Bill Advances in California

April 25, 2012 - California legislation would prohibit unauthorized DNA testing.

NASA’s Space Apps Competition Takes on Big Ideas

April 23, 2012 - NASA’s two-day International Space Apps Challenge tries to solve some of the agency’s — and the world’s — biggest challenges.

New Nuclear Technology May Debut in Missouri

April 20, 2012 - Reactor construction hinges on U.S. Department of Energy investment funds.

Wind-Powered Traffic Lights to Get Real-World Testing

April 20, 2012 - Project in Lincoln, Neb., aims to use wind- and solar-powered traffic lights to feed the power grid and provide a backup system in case of power failure.

New Products From Belkin, SMART, LUXSHARE-ICT, Devon IT

April 19, 2012 - Combination folio/keyboard, whiteboards, docking station, thin client laptop.

Advanced DNA Forensics Lab Coming to Southeast Texas

April 19, 2012 - Harris County is transforming an abandoned bakery plant into a futuristic DNA analysis center.

Big Oil, Environmentalists at Odds Over Drilling Tech

April 16, 2012 - In Wayne County, Ill., companies look to use horizontal drilling to access oil and gas deposits underground, spurring environmental concerns.

Pinterest for Government: A Recipe for Success?

April 11, 2012 - Some agencies are now exploring the platform as one element of a social media strategy.

Sustainability Efforts Gain Leadership Support

April 11, 2012 - Most state and local governments have sustainability directors, many use energy monitoring technology.

Smart Screens Coming to NYC Phone Booths

April 9, 2012 - City to offer free, multilingual access to neighborhood information via upgraded pay phone terminals.

Green Data Centers Are Becoming the Go-To Move for Energy Efficiency

April 9, 2012 - As going green — and saving green — continues gaining popularity, IT departments are reducing energy costs in their data centers.