Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Are ‘Cloud Hubs’ the Way of the Future?

January 19, 2012 - Local governments may look to state governments for shared cloud-computing services, creating regional community "cloud hubs.”

Green Bay Packers a Model for Broadband Fundraising

January 18, 2012 - Opinion: Selling stocks for municipal broadband isn’t as crazy as it sounds.

YouTube Agrees to New Terms of Service for State Agencies

January 17, 2012 - YouTube modifies its terms of service agreement to better protect state government agencies.

The Top 10 Countries for Broadband Internet

January 17, 2012 - U.S. ranks second, adding 5 million more users during 2011.

FCC Updates California on Broadband Reform

January 13, 2012 - Commission is eyeing infrastructure expansion in underserved areas and further access to 4G mobile speed in 2012.

Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Pictures

January 13, 2012 - Exhibitors showcase new phones and tablets, refuse to give up on 3D TV.

Federal CIO Unveils Mobile Road Map

January 11, 2012 - U.S. CIO Steven VanRoekel aims to drive efficiency across federal government, asks for ideas.

New Hanover County, N.C., First in Nation to Deploy ‘Super Wi-Fi’ Network

January 11, 2012 - For the first time nationwide, a “super Wi-Fi” network will operate in the white space spectrum.

Steve Ballmer, Ryan Seacrest Christen 2012 CES, Reveal More Windows 8

January 9, 2012 - Keynote speech marks last time Microsoft will open at the Consumer Electronics Show.

New Applications Help Patients, Doctors Battle Cancer

January 9, 2012 - Apps submitted for fed challenge took a broad range of health data and made it meaningful.

San Francisco Readies a Civic Startup Accelerator

January 9, 2012 - S.F. mayor also appoints a chief innovation officer for the city-county.

Austin, Texas, Gets Website Refresh After a Decade

January 6, 2012 - Long delay was due to budgetary problems and continuous personnel changes.

SeeClickFix Puts Comparative Data on Municipalities into Widget

January 6, 2012 - Which cities’ residents are most active at reporting roadway potholes and other public nuisances?

Skype Makes Business Personal in Frederick County, Md.

January 5, 2012 - Video-conferencing technology is allowing county staff and contractors to get construction permits issued more efficiently.

Will the U.S. Ever Be Entirely Paperless?

January 4, 2012 - Telephone survey indicates the majority of Americans don’t believe so.

Chicago’s New ‘Snow Portal’ Is Hot (VIDEO)

January 3, 2012 - The city’s new website for snow information includes fresh features and open code.

Commodore 64 Turns 30

January 3, 2012 - The beloved machine is still the best-selling personal computer of all time.

Seattle Working on New Wireless Public Safety Network

December 22, 2011 - Seattle releases RFI for building a tri-county wireless public safety network through a public-private partnership.

Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles a Reality, Researchers Say

December 22, 2011 - First pilot project scheduled for a campus transit bus in 2012.

The Top 30 Law Enforcement Technology Stories of 2011

December 21, 2011 - 30 examples of technology radically augmenting how police fight crime.