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Brian Heaton

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

Bio-Threat Early Warning System Gets Booster Shot

A North Carolina-based group was awarded an additional $3 million in federal funding to expand its health epidemic forecasting technology.

August 07, 2013
· Brian Heaton
When Desktop and Web GIS Unite

Virginia Beach, Va., is using a hybrid GIS application to improve workflow in the city.

August 04, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Cloud & Computing

Georgia Saving Millions with Open Source Technology

A switch to Drupal’s OpenPublic and cloud hosting has made website administration more efficient and cheaper for state agencies in Georgia.

August 01, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Data Analytics Help Michigan Police Cut Crime

Web-based dashboard integrates crime and traffic crash data to improve operational efficiency.

July 29, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Archive

Solar-Powered Trash Compactors Spur Rise in Recycling

Santa Clarita, Calif.’s use of automated trash and recycling bins has helped the city become more environmentally friendly.

July 25, 2013
· Brian Heaton
How Emergency Managers Can Benefit from Big Data

Large volumes of data sets derived from sophisticated sensors and social media feeds are increasingly being used by government agencies.

July 23, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

How Emergency Managers Can Benefit from Big Data

Large volumes of data sets derived from sophisticated sensors and social media feeds are increasingly being used by government agencies.

July 22, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Enhancing Public Access to Legal Data

Using a $600,000 grant, the Oyez Project will digitize legal materials of State Supreme and Federal Appellate Courts.

July 17, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

Will the U.S. Embrace Earthquake Early Warning Systems?

California's considering a bill to create a statewide system to alert people when earthquakes are coming. Scientists say the East Coast has just as much to gain from it as the Golden State.

July 09, 2013
· Brian Heaton
Recovery

CERT App Will Help Coordinate Volunteer Responders

The CERTify mobile app will enable Community Emergency Response Team coordinators to organize and manage the activities and data of volunteer emergency responders.

July 02, 2013
· Brian Heaton