Federal judge unseals New York crime lab's software for analyzing DNA evidence
The ruling comes amid increased complaints by scientists and lawyers that flaws in the now-discontinued software program may have sent innocent people to prison.
Open source and the public sector
Policies promoting open-source software may make it more difficult for agencies to ensure their code is secure.
Digital gov finds its footing
Agencies are embracing a new generation of digital services, leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and collaborative software development practices.
NYC takes new direction with street sign management system
The Transportation Department traded in its mainframe legacy system for an open source web-based app to manage signs and work orders.
Ohio Supercomputer Center flattens HPC learning curve
The Open OnDemand project lets clients use a web browser to work with high-performance computing resources.
How to get both better data and more privacy
The Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission is pushing for a federal service that facilitates access to data for evidence building and ensures privacy and transparency in how that data is used.
Chicago automates registration of Airbnb hosts
The system compares rental listings from Airbnb with city databases to identify properties ineligible for short-term rentals.
The hidden costs of open data
Publicly sharing municipal data -- and geospatial data in particular -- can lead to indirect costs and complications, a new report warns.
NASA’s systems for sharing code
A federated code-sharing system integrates disparate code repositories, and a search function shows what software is available inside of NASA, no matter where it’s physically housed.
How to be smart about open source
Experts offer five strategies for choosing, contracting for and contributing to open-source software projects.
Popcorn Linux OS gives processors a common language
Developed by engineering researchers at Virginia Tech with support from the Office of Naval Research, Popcorn Linux may make it easier to upgrade and maintain complex, multicore systems.
Iowa City turns to data for holistic health care, justice solutions
Data analytics is helping the city find new ways to combat substance abuse, homelessness, crime and mental health issues.
Defense Digital Service revamps NATO training management platform
An open source application that helped streamline the training of Afghan government officials can be used to increase collaboration and track progress of advisees.
US-CERT urges fast patch to Samba vulnerability
The newly announced flaw has lurked in the popular open-source software for years.
The basics of content management systems
Content management systems have grown more powerful and easier to use, but there are still some important factors for government users to consider.
Can we afford not to innovate?
To get the best value for taxpayer dollars, government should look to the innovation that is taking place in the private sector, particularly regarding open source software development.
It’s not all rocket science: NASA's software catalog
NASA has released the latest software catalog listing the applications developed by the space agency that users can download.
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.
Opening up city councils
Councilmatic sends subscribers email updates on legislation that they want to follow.
San Francisco takes on local flooding with Adopt a Drain
The city modified the open source code from Boston’s Adopt a Hydrant program, which lets residents volunteer to shovel out fire hydrants buried by snowstorms.
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