Open data increases efficiency, not just transparency
Open data improves external transparency, internal management and automated reporting, according to a new report.
Exascale: No. 1 priority for DOE Science Office
This week, an Energy Department official called exascale a priority. Next week, researchers meet to talk about making it a reality.
Platform for drone flight approvals expands its reach
AirMap now allows third-party applications to tap into the system that automates the Federal Aviation Administration flight approval process ahead of the software's rollout to 500 airports later this year.
Making man more machine
The Army wants an exoskeleton to improve strength, endurance and ergonomics of warfighters.
Citizen satisfaction with federal services increases
The increase is the result of improvements made in information, processes and websites.
Infusing government with AI, one pilot at a time
Digital assistants and robotic process automation programs not only give agencies new tools to improve efficiency, they also empower creative thinking, the leader of GSA's Emerging Citizen Technologies Program says.
Smart Cities Council announces challenge finalists
The finalists are working to create e-government platforms, digitize transportation and make data easier to use and more accessible.
Alabama launches authentication app to stop tax refund fraud
By using the app, residents can ensure their tax returns aren't sent to someone who has stolen their identity.
Strava map shows the tradeoffs of geo-tracking
As location-based data becomes increasingly important to smart cities, the security and privacy concerns must be addressed.
ICE taps into license plate recognition tech
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement will soon have access to a database of license plate records that can also track vehicles in near real time.
State, city IT buyers line up behind net neutrality
Both New York and Montana will require state telecom contracts be awarded only to internet service providers that agree to follow net neutrality principles.
Hawaii false alarm a 'harrowing' experience, state's senator says
A Senate panel explored the causes behind the recent mistaken broadcast of an emergency alert.
Solving congestion with traffic data as a service
Location information from third-party smartphone and navigation applications gives StreeLight Data a near real-time look at around 20 percent of an area's traffic.
Parsing the 'chaos' of emergency communications
New technology from GlobalFlyte allows users to set up an 3-D audio space to boost comprehension of radio communications.
How cities can keep up with cascading tech advances
With connectivity and data management solutions evolving so quickly, cities need partnerships to help them stay abreast of technological change, a new report says.
When drones are part of the smart city network
Flying sensor-laden drones will be a major contributor to a smart city's network, experts say.
Study: Sentencing software just as bad at predicting recidivism as untrained volunteers
Researchers found that both a specialty algorithm and untrained volunteers were about 65 percent accurate in predicting recidivism.
ONR seeks to speed development of cryptographic software
Galois is creating a suite of tools that will improve the development and testing of new cryptographic algorithms.
Supercomputer-powered training puts machine learning on the fast track
New software from researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory speeds up the design and training of neural networks.
Avoiding a repeat of Hawaii's 'wrong button' mistake
After an errant alert told millions of people a missile was headed their way, emergency notification systems are getting a thorough review.
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