Report: How to build a better government app

A report from the IBM Center for the Business of Government can help mobile managers create effective, useful apps for workers and citizens.

DHS tests E-Verify app

To better accommodate businesses that are increasingly relying on mobile workflows, the Department of Homeland Security said it will test an iOS-based version of the E-Verify employment eligibility verification program.

Why Los Angeles Moved Its Alternate Emergency Operations Center to the Cloud

A decentralized strategy is not only wise to maintain continuity, but it’s cost effective, too.

San José’s Innovation Agenda Will Hinge on the Internet of Things

Starfish, a new smart city network, will be demonstrated in the heart of Silicon Valley.

‘Godzilla El Niño’ May Have Met Its Match in Los Angeles’ Crisis Mapping

The City of Angels is providing residents with location intelligence where they’re at—on their mobile devices using Google Maps.

4 Major Takeaways From Chicago’s Open Data Strategy

A recent workshop detailed the basics of what the Windy City’s official information portal has to offer.

What State and Local Transportation Agencies Can Expect in 2016

Xerox’s parking and mobility vice president Matt Darst weighs in.

This New, Scalable Disaster Recovery Solution Can Help Cities Weather Storms

Ewing, New Jersey police cruisers rolled with Pertino software and Cradlepoint hardware before the latter acquired the former earlier this week.

When Revamping Public Engagement, Governments Can Use the Cloud

A West Virginia state agency sped up its grant processing by building an app on top of a CRM.

New Legislation Cements California's Local Government Data Culture Shift

Waiting until a records request comes in is no longer an option for local governments in the Golden State.

Local Governments Innovate Using Amazon’s Cloud

From a cloud-based disaster archive to geographical information system, counties and cities are making citizens’ lives easier.

What State CIOs Are Prioritizing in 2016

New CIOs in 19 states offered fresh perspectives on what’s important heading into next year.

For Smart Cities Like Miami, Streetlights Are Just the Beginning

Networking streetlights lays the infrastructural groundwork for a host of other smart devices.

This App-Enabled Public-Private Partnership Wants to Become Silicon Valley’s Hunger Buster

Government and nonprofits are working together to identify predictable sources of surplus food.

In Silicon Valley, a New App to Empower Diners With Health Compliance Info

With new data tools, citizens can make more informed decisions about where they’re eating.

Check Out L.A.’s Growing Suite of Mobile Apps for City Workers

Here’s how the Controller’s Office has made it easier to plan time-off and access payroll information from an app.

Can Watson make government apps smarter?

A team of students at the University of Texas at Austin won $100,000 in startup funds for their work on a mobile app that helps users access Medicaid and other public services.

Testing options for app developers

While emulators and simulators can help developers improve app performance, DigitalGov says, some features are best tested by people and their devices.

7 ways to avoid mobile app design failure

While IT shops tend to focus on technical design aspects, understanding user experience can ensure rapid user adaption.

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