Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

How Will Technology Change Our Lives?

March 8, 2013 - To coincide with the opening of Microsoft's Envisioning Center, the company released a video that envisions the world in five to 10 years.

Do Big Cities Avoid Muni Broadband?

March 5, 2013 - Most of the 340 communities nationwide that control their own access to the Internet are small cities, and one expert cites arrogance as the reason most large cities haven't taken the muni broadband plunge.

'Internet of Things' Must Be Secured

March 1, 2013 - Vint Cerf, the Internet's founding father, has issued a challenge for security researchers to safeguard devices connecting to the Web.

FCC Field Hearing Focuses on Innovative Network Technologies

March 1, 2013 - Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.

Broadband Stimulus Hearing Turns Contentious

March 1, 2013 - The Feb. 27 hearing on Broadband Stimulus grants was marked with specific allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.

Holistic Approach to Tablet Adoption Is Key for Federal Government

February 25, 2013 - Dell executives say migrating to tablet devices means more than considering the devices themselves.

FCC Takes Actions to Boost Wi-Fi Signals

February 22, 2013 - FCC actions boost Wi-Fi signals in stadiums and tunnels, and open more spectrum for unlicensed devices like Wi-Fi routers.

LA Officials Say 311 App Was Worth the Wait

February 21, 2013 - Despite criticism of Los Angeles for being one of the last major cities to develop a mobile app, city officials feel the app's robust features make it a winner for citizens.

Broadband Providers Try to Block City Networks

February 20, 2013 - Under proposed legislation in Georgia, just one house with Internet access would prevent a city from offering broadband service to its residents.

More Mobile Devices Will Impact Government IT Operations

February 14, 2013 - With mobile users expected to increase by an additional 1 billion and mobile devices to hit 10 billion by 2017, governments will surely be impacted.

Will FirstNet Move Forward With Local Broadband Projects?

February 12, 2013 - Seven regional wireless networks could soon serve as models for a nationwide public safety broadband communications system.

Management Tool Smoothes Tablet Deployment

February 8, 2013 - Pierce County, Wash.’s use of a mobile device management solution helped IT staff better handle security and configuration of iPads.

Outdated Infrastructure Gets New, Digital Life

February 5, 2013 - Major U.S. cities are finding digital uses for physical assets many thought had outlived their useful life.

'Super Wi-Fi' Pits Tech Giants Against Telecom Companies

February 4, 2013 - Google and Microsoft are among the big-name technology companies supporting the FCC's plan for a free nationwide Wi-Fi network, to the chagrin of the wireless industry.

Column: Can Bigger Government Help America's Internet Issue?

February 4, 2013 - Many foreign countries provide faster, cheaper and more widespread Internet access than the United States. In most of them, governments are much more involved with telecom policies and funding.

Can Alicia Keys Save BlackBerry?

February 4, 2013 - BlackBerry launched a new operating system and phone line intended to capture the consumer market, but will these new products impact government?

NTIA Updates National Broadband Map

February 4, 2013 - Ninety-eight percent of Americans have access to wired or wireless broadband with download speeds of at least 3 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 768 kbps, according to the latest data.

Preparing for the Future: Intel Futurist Says Cloud Is Key

January 30, 2013 - Intel futurist Brian David Johnson says cloud computing and big data represent the future of technology in government.

Chicago Open311 Empowers Texters

January 29, 2013 - Chicago's Open311 adds an SMS service tracking feature its CTO says is the first of its kind.

Virginia Releases Emergency Preparation Smartphone App

January 28, 2013 - A new mobile application from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management should enable citizens to better prepare for the unexpected.