Are public-health data systems up to the coronavirus challenge?
Updating data reporting, analysis and surveillance capabilities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will improve detection and tracking of emerging health threats, agency officials said.
New federal rules will let patients put medical records on smartphones
Patients will be able to download their electronic health records and other health care data onto their smartphones, giving them a greater say in health care decisions.
Mobile apps deliver better data on homelessness
The Counting US app is boosting the time and accuracy of point-in-time counts of people experiencing homelessness.
Why your data management strategy needs integrated analytics
Analytics embedded at the start of data management initiatives ensures analysis and insights are clear, relevant and actionable.
Predicting the coronavirus outbreak: How AI connects the dots to warn about disease threats
Researchers are using AI’s forecasting and prediction prowess to try to improve their ability to respond to outbreaks.
AI may be able to predict urban landslides
A Pittsburgh-based scientist is looking at ways to use machine learning and edge computing to analyze images of local streets for indications of landslide risk.
Going viral: Considerations for agency tech preppers
As the coronavirus becomes increasingly challenging for all enterprises, agency IT managers must consider how this virus might affect their employees, internal operations and future preparedness planning.
Ransomware Attacks Prompt Tough Question for Local Officials: To Pay or Not to Pay?
There were at least 113 successful ransomware attacks on state and local governments last year.
Where to find AI in federal agencies
Early artificial intelligence and machine learning tools are already improving operations by extracting useable information from the government’s massive data streams and monitoring financial risk.
West Virginia Scraps Voatz Mobile Voting App
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office announced it would use a different electronic absentee voting technology after researchers raised security concerns with the previous voting app it had used.
For Small County Governments, Tackling Cybersecurity Basics Can Go a Long Way
The local governments can face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their computer systems from threats.
Border tech in the budget
Sensors, advanced analytics, screening technologies are critical elements of layered border security, Department of Homeland Security acting secretary says.
How Virginia communities fight the opioid epidemic
Combining datasets from disparate organizations can give responders a more detailed view of drug addiction and treatment, allowing for targeted assistance and the better allocation of resources.
3 federal technology trends to watch this year
IT modernization is giving agencies a way to take advantage of emerging technologies to improve their operations and enhance citizen experience.
Here Are Some of the ‘Promising Practices’ in State Broadband Expansion
A new Pew Charitable Trusts report found that policies like “dig once” requirements can encourage better collaboration with internet service providers to expand access.
The Human Cost of Missing Data in Prisons
COMMENTARY | Nowhere is good information about operations more critical than in prisons and jails. But too often states simply lack the kind of data that holds officials accountable.
Pentagon outlines AI ethics principles
The guidance calls for AI use and adoption that is responsible, equitable, traceable, reliable and governable.
NOAA dives into AI
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s AI strategy is designed to reduce the cost of data processing while delivering higher-quality and more timely services.
GeoAI: A prescription for COVID-19 prediction
Algorithm-powered location intelligence can show geographic patterns and trends and help public health officials make predictions about fast-spreading viruses.
How to execute a data strategy to drive better performance
It is easy to get paralyzed by the prospect of boiling oceans of data. Knowing where to start and what to execute in the short term is critical for the overall success.
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