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Northeast Blackout Sends Call Volume Spiking

In 2003, a problem with the electric grid interrupted electric service to an estimated 45 million people in eight U.S. states. The power outage struck around 4:10 p.m. on Aug. 14. Records from that date show an almost instantaneous jump in traffic on the


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Citizinvestor: The New Frontier of Government Funding?

New crowdfunding platform asks citizens to donate to local government projects.

Consolidation Strengthens Virginia’s Cybersecurity Efforts

Virginia CIO Sam Nixon discusses cybersecurity challenges and new technology that is helping protect information.

Hawaii CIO Sonny Bhagowalia Talks of Island Broadband Plan

Hawaii plans to provide every state resident 1 Gigabit Internet service by 2018.

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

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.

Gov Website Evolution: Changes in 2013

The future of websites according to Best of the Web winners.

Essential Features for Government Websites (VIDEO)

2012 Best of the Web winners share government website must-haves

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.


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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.