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Brian Heaton

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

Cybersecurity

Virginia Seeks Innovative Cybersecurity Startups

Virginia’s Center for Innovative Technology has launched a new Cyber Accelerator to help kick-start cybersecurity products and businesses in the region.

September 12, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

The U.S. Is Still Vulnerable to Chemical Threats

The Boston Marathon bombings were a chilling reminder that terrorist attacks don’t need to be big to wreak havoc on a population.

September 06, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Budget & Finance

Google Helps Get California Businesses Online

Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Google are jump-starting the online presences of local businesses with a new program.

September 05, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Health & Human Services

Smartphones Provide Video Monitoring of TB Patients

Mobile video technology has made keeping tabs on tuberculosis patients a bit easier for health workers in San Diego County, Calif.

September 03, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Government Experience

Over-40 Maryland Drivers Can Now Renew Licenses at Home

An online portal is helping drivers over age 40 renew their driver's licenses electronically.

August 27, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Cloud & Computing

Usage Policies Key to Successful Mobile Device Adoption

AT&T consultant urges agencies to think less about devices and more about policies to govern their use on government networks.

August 22, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

Promising New Tech Could Boost Communications in Emergencies

Serval Mesh and BRCK are part of the next generation of technologies that could make communication during disasters easier.

August 20, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

California County Goes High-Tech to Improve Communications

Software-based system gives San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s officers the ability to use smartphones to communicate with dispatch.

August 16, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Justice & Public Safety

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Goes High-Tech

A new software-based dispatch center has made emergency communications easier in San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

August 15, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

Bio-Threat Early Warning System Gets Booster Shot

The North Carolina Bio-Preparedness Collaborative is receiving an additional $3 million in federal funding to expand its health epidemic forecasting technology.

August 08, 2013
· Brian Heaton