Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Tech Trends Public Agencies Should Watch in 2012

May 31, 2012 - Deloitte Consulting’s Bill Briggs gives an overview of his technology observations so far this year and how they will shape the public sector heading into 2013.

Mobile Tech Spearheading Health Initiative in Oregon

May 25, 2012 - Text messaging has become the backbone behind a new mobile health program in Clackamas County, Ore.

White House Mobile Strategy Might be a Game Changer

May 23, 2012 - New plan from federal IT executives is “meant to be the launch of government as a platform.”

Who Will Help Set Up the National Public Safety Network?

May 23, 2012 - Commerce Department issues wish list for board members who will guide a national broadband framework for first responders.

Ultra High-Speed Internet to Invade 6 University Communities

May 23, 2012 - Universities affiliated with Gig.U will vie for $200 million to bring superfast Internet to their communities.

Is Government Moving Fast Enough on Mobility and Apps?

May 10, 2012 - Exciting times are ahead in the mobility space, government CIOs say.

Can Twitter and Facebook Transform 311?

May 10, 2012 - State and local CIOs discuss the future of social media in government.

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.

How States Are Embracing Website Analytics

May 6, 2012 - If 2011 was the year of search-centric websites in state government, then 2012 might be shaping up as the year of website analytics.

Web App Lets Users Bookmark Favorite Court Cases

May 2, 2012 - New Web application allows users to search and bookmark court cases from the Charleston County, S.C., Circuit Court.

Malicious Cyberattacks Rise Sharply in New Data

May 1, 2012 - Spam and newly discovered vulnerabilities decreased in 2011, according to Symantec’s annual threat report, as cybercriminals focus on social networks.

Joplin, Mo., Getting New Website Before Tornado Anniversary

April 30, 2012 - Web developers rally in service of new site for tornado-ravaged city.

The Secret Behind Successful Mobile Apps

April 30, 2012 - States seek to develop new apps that integrate into agencies' existing infrastructure.

Free Community Wi-Fi Coming to an End in Seattle

April 27, 2012 - Online since 2005, the program has served approximately 20,000 users per year.

States Aim to Launch More Mobile Apps

April 25, 2012 - State governments are aggressively deploying mobile technology, but which approaches catch on best?

Private Broadband Investment Flat in 2011

April 23, 2012 - Approximately $66 billion spent last year on wireline, wireless and cable networks.

Voting Information Project Takes Aim at Open Data, Social Media

April 23, 2012 - The Pew Center on the States, other public and private partners hope more states and localities will utilize its multifaceted voting information tool for the November 2012 election.

Stolen Smartphone Database: Good for Consumers?

April 20, 2012 - The emerging issue of stolen smartphones spurs a public-private effort to implement a database for reporting and blocking purloined devices.

Cellphone Blocking Moves Ahead in California Prisons

April 18, 2012 - California soon will be the first state in the nation to implement a “managed access” system statewide on prison grounds, official says.

Seattle CTO Bill Schrier Retires from Public Service

April 17, 2012 - Schrier is joining Government Technology’s parent company, e.Republic, as the deputy director of the Center for Digital Government.