Tracking elevation changes in the Arctic
New data from the ArcticDEM project expands users’ ability to track elevation changes in mainland Canada and Russia.
Digital gov increasingly meeting expectations
Governments are doing an increasingly good job of meeting citizens’ expectations for online services, according to new numbers from a 2016 Accenture survey.
Rehabilitating prisoners in a virtual world
Virtual Rehab hopes to bring virtual reality educational and rehabilitation experiences to prisoners.
Report: Cities leaving their cyber assets exposed
Analysis of scans of internet-connected devices show unsecured connected assets across government and other sectors supporting critical infrastructure.
McAuliffe: Nation’s cyber defense strategy falls to governors
In a recent editorial, Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe emphasized the need for public-private partnerships, a growing cybersecurity workforce and cooperation with the federal government.
Ohio seeks seed-to-sale tracking system
After passing medical marijuana legislation last year, the state is looking for a system to help it with regulation and oversight.
Farming resources delivered via cloud
The Farm Service Agency is using the Salesforce Service Cloud to give staff access to an expanded network of programs, experts or financial help for farmers.
Self-destructing messages won’t fly in government
If Trump administration staff members are using an app that deletes messages after they are read, they may be in violation of records preservation rules.
Birmingham gets smart
Birmingham, Ala., is building a smart city future -- and is starting to see the fruits of its labor.
5 cities win smart city grants
Five cities were awarded $250,000 worth of technology and consulting services as winners of the Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge Grant.
AR-based nuclear security training
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have been working with augmented reality to improve security training for nuclear facilities.
Archivists urge formal process for preserving data
Information related to the transition and scientific research must be preserved, according to members of the Transparency Caucus.
Working groups tackle IoT security
National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s working groups made initial presentations on securing the internet of things.
County rolls out smart kiosks, transit Wi-Fi
The digital kiosks and Wi-Fi on public transportation will help Miami-Dade County relieve traffic congestion and build a smart city infrastructure.
Building a modern infrastructure
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard from industry leaders on what a modern infrastructure should look like.
Public-private partnerships key to city innovation
The Trump administration should continue to support initiatives like the Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge, panelists at the recent Mobility Talks said.
Driving the autonomous vehicle conversation
Policy makers and auto industry executives discuss government’s role in autonomous vehicles.
What to watch with EPA data
Open data advocates discuss what might happen as the Trump administration talks budget cuts and research reviews.
WhiteHouse.gov: The case of the broken links
What really happened in the digital transition from Obama to Trump -- and where archival efforts still need to improve.
Governors put cybersecurity, broadband on front burner
At the National Governors Association winter meeting, Govs. Terry McAuliffe and Brian Sandoval both spoke about opportunities for the federal and state governments to work together and across the aisle.
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