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Brian Heaton

Brian Heaton was a writer for Government Technology and Emergency Management magazines from 2011 to mid-2015.

Recovery

Will Improved Transparency Facilitate Text-to-911 in California?

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1211, which requires the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to develop a timeline for a statewide next-generation 911 emergency communications system.

October 03, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Will Improved Transparency Facilitate Text-to-911 in California?

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed Senate Bill 1211, which requires the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to develop a timeline for a statewide next-generation 911 emergency communications system.

October 02, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Cloud & Computing

Los Angeles County to Consolidate Data, IT Systems

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to centralize its technology infrastructure into a single data center.

September 30, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

How Cities Can Transform into Hubs of Innovation

At the U.S. Conference of Mayors fall meeting, President and Sacramento, Calif., Mayor Kevin Johnson said cities must embrace technology in order to move forward.

September 29, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Government Experience

Is the FCC Dragging Its Feet on Net Neutrality?

Although the public comment period on how federal rule makers should view Internet traffic is closed, experts believe the FCC isn't close to making a decision.

September 25, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Broadband & Network

Will the FCC Vacate State Broadband Restrictions?

Petitions from Wilson, N.C., and Chattanooga, Tenn., ask the Federal Communications Commission to pre-empt state barriers to government-owned broadband networks and could lead to legal challenges.

September 23, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Workforce & People

TechAmerica Axes Top Government Representative

The technology lobbying group has fired Mike Hettinger after only nine months on the job.

September 23, 2014
· Brian Heaton
San Diego Judge Tentatively Rules Against Access to License Plate Records

A citizen's request for police data gleaned from scanning his license plates may be denied on the grounds they are exempt from the California Public Records Act.

September 22, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Cloud & Computing

Tacoma, Wash., Struggles with Text Message Retention

Saving mobile communications from personal devices is a challenge for the Pacific Northwest city.

September 22, 2014
· Brian Heaton
California Innovation Officers Reveal Success Secrets

Experts discuss how public-sector agencies can move the needle on innovation in the state.

September 18, 2014
· Brian Heaton