Opinion

As long as there are vendors and providers, there’s always going to be hype. But hopefully the hybrid approach will keep the hype in check so community network buildouts can surge head.

Responsive government requires using the likes of Siri and Alexa to help answer questions and complete simple tasks and commands.

Bots are being used to monitor discussion and change people's misbehavior online.

With advances in technology that are already in place, including the proliferation of Internet of Things technology and devices, any city or town can be smart and reap the benefits.

When people have questions, they often ask Google. They expect high-quality, accurate answers.

The city drafted a detailed 64-page request for proposals that is said to have drawn responses from nine companies.

As states seek to evolve their modernization projects from a traditional, monolithic approach to a more flexible one, there is much to be learned from recent projects.

In America, where most people have access to reasonably priced food and a handheld device that can instantly display any form of entertainment conceivable, taking up arms against corruption in government is a hard sell.

We've just begun to tap the potential. What does 2017 have in store?

In the post-Snowden era, the general awareness of security and intelligence agency monitoring has increased dramatically.

The outgoing president leaves behind some solid accomplishments in the world of science, tech and medicine. But the biggest departure from his predecessors might have been in his approach.

The defining feature of the new perceptive stage is that the work involved in interacting with government will be significantly reduced and automated for all parties involved.

The ability to say offensive things online on a daily basis without consequences led to new, and more toxic, norms for civic behavior.

The continuum of public engagement is bookended by social media and face-to-face consultations.

Every year, bills to make it a more serious offense are ignored at the state level, usually by lawmakers who say it's government interfering in your lives.

For decades, deterrence has effectively countered the threat of nuclear weapons. Can we achieve similar results against cyber weapons?

Innovation starts with revolutionizing the skill set of the IT office.

Data is a strategic asset that can help policy-makers and officials manage programs more effectively and inexpensively.