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Brian Heaton

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

Fresno Pursuing Open Data Campaign, Gigabit Network

From the usefulness of code enforcement data to financial savings from plant-level water sensors, the ‘Raisin Capital of the World’ is looking to make a number of tech advancements in the coming years.

January 10, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Health & Human Services

Feds Draft Legislation to Define ‘Telehealth’

Bipartisan bill defines telehealth and provides principles to guide states considering telehealth policies.

January 09, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

Mississippi County Upgrading Emergency Communications

Neshoba County, Miss., will open a state-of-the-art EOC this spring, featuring a next-generation 911 system.

January 08, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Mississippi County Upgrading Emergency Communications

Neshoba County, Miss., will open a state-of-the-art emergency operations center this spring, featuring a next-generation 911 system.

January 07, 2014
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

North Carolina County Invests in Social Work App

Cabarrus County, N.C., has approved the use of a mobile application to help social workers manage child protection cases.

December 23, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

Michigan County Gets New Tech Center

State-of-the-art communications facility will assist emergency responders in Macomb County, Mich.

December 23, 2013
· Brian Heaton
5 Tech Policy Issues to Watch in 2014

From phone-tracking devices to giving kids the ability to delete online posts, here are a few pieces of technology legislation you should keep an eye on next year.

December 19, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Budget & Finance

Controversial Michigan Landline Phone Legislation Advances

Bill would make it easier for telecommunications providers to stop offering basic phone service.

December 17, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Government Experience

Seattle Gigabit Service Delayed Due to Funding Problems

Outgoing Mayor Mike McGinn thinks financing issues may doom Gigabit Squared’s attempt to bring cheaper high-speed Internet to the Jet City.

December 11, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

911 Location Accuracy Group Calls Out Wireless Industry

The Find Me 911 Coalition is pushing the FCC to craft stricter regulations to better pinpoint the location of emergency calls made from mobile devices.

December 10, 2013
· Brian Heaton