A Telecommunications Fable: Struggles for Service in Rural Maine
Our editor-at-large documents how some small coastal communities are fighting for better telephone and internet services, but are advancing at a crawl.
NASA preps for space-based laser communications
Two upcoming projects will demonstrate the feasibility of high-speed, long-distance laser communications.
UPS Tests Delivery Drone in Florida
'We’re an engineering company at UPS, it’s part of our DNA, of who we are.'
Tracking elevation changes in the Arctic
New data from the ArcticDEM project expands users’ ability to track elevation changes in mainland Canada and Russia.
Does broadband speed always matter?
Minimum broadband speeds should be based on concrete use rather than arbitrary numbers, an expert argues.
How to control the expanding government network
Network performance and bandwidth monitoring solutions can help government IT pros keep users productive and systems secure.
GSA wants easier access to geospatial tools
The geospatial industry has matured to the point that the General Services Administration is exploring whether it should create a special item number for Earth observation solutions.
2020 census lands on GAO 'high risk' list
Government Accountability Office says implementing innovations may risk the Bureau’s ability to conduct a cost-effective census.
Digital gov increasingly meeting expectations
Governments are doing an increasingly good job of meeting citizens’ expectations for online services, according to new numbers from a 2016 Accenture survey.
The death of bimodal IT: Why only one speed (fast) will do
Speeding up the mainframe development environment so that developers can toggle between mainframe and more modern platforms easily and fluidly will help agencies meet service delivery goals and attract new talent.
Auto Industry Is Wary of State and Local Government Automated Vehicle Laws
As more states and localities look to regulate new technology, the “patchwork of state regulations is a concern,” a Volvo vice president tells members of Congress.
Improving Conservation Planning With GIS to Improve Water Quality
Mapping offers ways for governments to identify, prioritize and mark green infrastructure for preservation and rehabilitation.
McAuliffe: Nation’s cyber defense strategy falls to governors
In a recent editorial, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe emphasized the need for public-private partnerships, a growing cybersecurity workforce and cooperation with the federal government.
KC shares its smart city data, best practices
At a recent workshop, Kansas City, Mo., demonstrated how big data can be used to improve city performance.
PTI and NACo-NLC Today: 'An Innovative Outpost for New Things to Come'
As forces continue to shape shared governance and collaboration in the tech ecosystem, the Public Technology Institute's new partnership is ready to propel local governments forward.
Birmingham gets smart
Birmingham, Ala., is building a smart city future -- and is starting to see the fruits of its labor.
Troopers use ‘big data’ to predict crash sites
Highway patrols are tapping into big data to predict where serious or fatal traffic accidents are likely to take place so they can try to prevent them.
Open source vs. COTS: 8 integration considerations
When it comes to selecting a mission-critical solution that can impact an entire agency, it’s important to consider the benefits and drawbacks of the options.
Cellphone Spy Tools Have Flooded Local Police Departments
Major cities throughout the U.S. have spent millions on mobile surveillance tools—but there are still few rules about what happens to the information they capture.
Advice for the incoming class of CDOs
A new report aims to flatten the learning curve for new chief data officers.
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