More free, discounted tech for governments responding to COVID-19
The tech community is stepping up to help government agencies with free and discounted cloud, security, communications and workflow services.
Traffic jams are contagious. Understanding how they spread can help make them less common
A contagion model often used to predict the spread of illness can help traffic controllers respond in real time to traffic jams.
Building a data culture in public safety agencies
Integrated and streamlined information pipelines help the entire team respond to calls efficiently and report information accurately.
Census 2020 will protect your privacy more than ever -- but at the price of accuracy
The differential privacy used to protect census data may make some of the resulting datasets unfit for many typical use cases, including some required by state and federal laws.
Census undercounts are normal, but demographers worry this year could be worse
The 2020 census has raised concerns around hard-to-count populations and general confusion with the process, and the coronavirus pandemic only adds more uncertainty.
Data-driven pandemic response
A state-level data system that supports telehealth, advanced analytics, visualization and reporting could help officials safely and effectively manage their complex mix of patients, facilities and health care staff.
Smartphones help track global virus spread
Researchers, industry and governments across the world are developing apps that track possible transmission of the coronavirus based on location data from smartphones.
Tech called up ‘in the war against the unexpected’
Robotics, internet-of-things applications, automation and flexible supply chains will go a long way to being better prepared for disasters, a new report says.
AI called up in coronavirus fight
Artificial intelligence and machine learning experts are developing tools to tease out insights from nearly 30K research papers on COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DNA databases are boon to police but menace to privacy, critics say
Police across the country solving cold cases by uploading crime-scene DNA to databases where purchasers of genetic testing kits share their DNA in hopes of finding long-lost relatives.
The power of analytics and visualization for city governments
Cities are using insights gathered from the internet of things, embedded analytics, machine learning and experience management to create new programs, become more efficient and deliver consumer-grade services.
Charlotte takes e-scooter data for a test ride
Analyzing trip data from three e-scooter companies gives city transit managers new insights into micromobility supply and demand.
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