Port of Jacksonville launches safety information system
PORTS provides real-time information via sensors on water levels, currents, meteorological conditions and under-bridge clearance, giving mariners critical information to avoid groundings and collisions.
Behavioral health data exchange faces tech, privacy obstacles
A recent report of a successful pilot of interstate behavioral health data exchange by a coalition of states showed that technical and operational barriers remain before such data can be exchanged nationwide.
LOC recommends formats for preservation of software, data sets
The Library of Congress released a set of recommended formats for long-term preservation of a range of works, both for the Library and for library communities, creators, vendors and archivists.
Tech takes on water resource challenges
The new National Water Center, the first U.S. center for water forecast operations, research and collaboration across federal agencies, is opening for business on the campus of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
Using analytics to reduce child abuse risk
Florida's Department of Children and Families is studying the use of predictive analytics to reduce child fatalities.
VA seeks collaborative tech for employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to connects health care personnel across the entire VA service network in an effort to reduce duplication and promote sharing of best practices.
Water-cooled system packs more power, less heat for data centers
Because of its cooling power, the HP Apollo 8000 can pack more servers in a smaller space than traditional systems – up to 144 servers per rack.
6 challenges to the future of IT infrastructure
A research group defined six major challenges to future IT infrastructures: data acquisition, computing platforms, data storage architectures, compute management and provisioning, networks and communication and data analytics.
NCI builds out collaborative hub for cancer researchers
The National Cancer Informatics Institute is launching NCIP Hub, an online collaborative forum based on HUBzero, a platform for creating dynamic websites for researchers.
Gamifying healthy behavior in the workplace
HHS's Project Boundary uses an indoor ecosystem of proximity beacons that send context-appropriate triggers to users via their cellphones to encourage healthy behaviors within the workplace.
Consortium tests tools for earthquake response
This week the Central United States Earthquake Consortium will test communications, situational awareness, resource management, transportation and private sector integration.
Navigation by vibration: Army lab tests haptic tech
The haptic belt uses tactile feedback to help soldiers navigate in the field and automatically collect data, such as time to each waypoint and accuracy to each waypoint.
AppStore gives governments access to municipal apps
The Granicus AppStore that will allow the company's customers to easily find, purchase, deploy and manage apps for government-specific solutions.
NYC replacing payphones with Wi-Fi hotspots
Wi-Fi network connection points will be installed in NYC public payphone kiosks, replacing the aging devices. The hotspots will also still include an option for voice services and offer free calling to 911 and 311.
Navy puzzle challenge blends social media, cryptology
The puzzle, consisting of daily clues posted on Facebook, targeted the cryptology community in an attempt to raise awareness of the Information Dominance Corps.
DARPA shows 100+ projects at Demo Day
The all-day event showcased the wide array of DARPA projects addressing national security challenges posed by the information revolution and the availability of sophisticated information technologies.
Website ads help support Washington state’s DOT
Ads on the Washington state Department of Transportation's website generate $7,000 a month in revenues.
API offers real-time parking data for cities, universities
Currently in private beta, the API links parking availability information from Streetline to mobile and Web apps, dynamic messages signs and in-car navigation systems.
Bringing interactive civic information to the street
A public-private partnership in New York is bringing interactive smart screens to the streets to support open data, citizen engagement and a vibrant digital community.
App aims to turn Google Glass into a situational awareness tool
BAE Systems' GXP Xplorer Snap mobile app is being designed to speed delivery of intelligence and other situational data to first responders.
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