Government Technology

American Idol’s Impact

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.


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Emerging and Sustainable Technology

Spectrum: Can Smarter Phones and Nanosized Tech Improve Telemedicine?

Plus, scientists in Texas are using technology to track bat colonies.

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

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

Sacramento, Calif., Library Checks Out Pinterest

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

Road Kill Data Tracks Animal Migration Patterns via Open Source App

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

New Orleans Launches Web App to Track Blighted Property

Code for America fellows help the city develop the BlightStatus app that increases transparency for the city’s blighted properties process.

Sustainability in Action in Las Vegas

Government Technology visits the Desert Living Center, which incorporates ancient and modern technologies in teaching about green and sustainable living

High (Flying) Tech at Sacramento's New Airport Terminal

After just over three years of construction, the new terminal at California’s Sacramento International Airport is a leader in operations and efficiency.

Maryland Governor’s Office Ditches Printers for iPads

iPads Replace Printers in the Maryland Governor’s Office.

Cybersecurity Pros Share Industry Secrets, Insight

Industry representatives discuss future cyberthreats and their possible impacts at the RSA Conference.


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California Hospital Implements Game-Changing RFID Safety Technology

Watch how California’s Department of State Hospitals – Napa improves staff and patient security in the wake of tragedy

State of TN leads the way in Next-Gen 9-1-1

Watch how the State of Tennessee’s IP-based emergency response network will make emergency services faster, easier and more reliable.