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Pittsburgh Brings Wi-Fi to its Waterways

June 17, 2013 - The Port of Pittsburgh Commission is developing an infrastructure backbone and suite of apps and devices that could refresh river transport technology across the country.

Oregon Treadmill Desks Gaining Traction

June 14, 2013 - A bill to test treadmill desks in Oregon state agencies is expected to pass, and at least one other state has expressed interest in participating.

Oakland, Calif., Launches Website for Answer Seekers

June 14, 2013 - “Oakland Answers” helps citizens ask questions about Oakland.

San Francisco Embraces Sharing Economy for Emergency Preparedness

June 14, 2013 - A new partnership will help San Francisco utilize shared resources in the event of an emergency.

Will PRISM Impact Open Data Efforts?

June 13, 2013 - News of widespread online spying by the National Security Agency has some open data proponents concerned about their image.

Getting IT's Money’s Worth in Newport Beach, Calif.

June 13, 2013 - Newport Beach is tying together two dozen city departments and offices and 28 different software systems into one IT infrastructure.

Google or Not, Cities Pin Hopes on Gigabit Networks

June 12, 2013 - The list of gigabit cities continues to grow, as officials hope investments in high-speed networks will translate to economic development success.

Unified Communications Helps Localities Replace or Upgrade Aging Phone Systems

June 12, 2013 - Cities and counties use unified communications to build a new playing field for contact centers, mobile communication, computers and networks.

Sensors Help LA Create Demand-Based Parking Pricing

June 12, 2013 - Los Angeles' smart parking system adjusts pricing for parking spaces using an algorithm based on supply and demand.

Getting Data in Gear

June 11, 2013 - Boston is using public data to intervene early on roads needing repair and help boost traffic flow in the city.

6 Emerging Technologies and What They Mean to CIOs

June 11, 2013 - Which emerging technologies are worth investing in and which should CIOs steer clear of?

Metro Areas with the Most Blue Collar STEM Jobs

June 11, 2013 - A new Brookings report finds that there are far more STEM employees in the United States than previously estimated -- and the demand is growing.

Taichung City, Taiwan, Named 2013 Intelligent Community of the Year

June 7, 2013 - Fiber-based broadband and 4G WiMAX now reaches more than 90 percent of the population.

Column: Cyber Attacks -- the Reality, the Reason and the Resolution. Part 2

June 7, 2013 - If we have cybersecurity protection, then why are hackers hacking? Because they can.

Buffalo Uses 311 Data to "Sweep" Neighborhoods

June 6, 2013 - Data collected by Buffalo, N.Y.'s 311 Center determines where its multi-jurisdictional Clean Sweep program will conduct operations.

Baltimore Fills New Chief Data Officer Role

June 5, 2013 - On June 1, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced Heather Hudson as the city’s first chief data officer.

Orange County’s ‘Textgate’ Scandal Shows Need for Texting Policies (Opinion)

June 5, 2013 - Mobile technology is creating new ways for officials to violate public records laws. Orange County, Fla., learned that the hard way.

White House Names Detroit Crowdfunding Project a “Champion of Change”

June 5, 2013 - Detroit SOUP, a monthly low-cost dinner event that supports local startups, attracts attention from Washington D.C. policymakers.

2013 Best of Texas Award Winners Announced

June 5, 2013 - The best and brightest technology projects and IT professionals in Texas state and local government were recognized at the Best of Texas awards program during GTC Southwest 2013.

New App is Latest Evidence of Florida PD’s Aggressive Engagement Strategy

June 4, 2013 - Boynton Beach, Fla., Police Department offers virtual chats with the chief, ride-alongs via Twitter, and now, an app created by a former police officer.

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