Digital Government
California models security breach law
Feinstein legislation calls for notifying individuals that personal information may have been compromised
Modernization
Broadband access boon for remote areas
A Southwestern provider of broadband access is breaking down the affordability barrier of high-speed data services in remote communities
Digital Government
Summit highlights homeland tech
Institute showcases cutting-edge technology as a way to drive research dollars to the Virginia universities
Digital Government
Revision of rural tech program urged
Complexity and costs of USDA grant program may be deterring applicants, lawmakers say
Digital Government
City tries new path to fiber network
San Francisco to test system that strings fiber-optic cable through sewers rather than ripping up streets
People
Interactive tools to train NYC firefighters
The New York City Fire Department is exploring the prospect of training its uniformed personnel on computer-based virtual scenarios
Digital Government
Broadband breakthrough in Southwest
Access provider uses Wi-Fi/satellite combination to create remote broadband oases
People
USDA launches online grocery
Electronic Commodity Ordering System allows state officials to order food online
People
GSA has new Intergovernmental Solutions head
Martha Dorris has been named director of GSA's Office of Intergovernmental Solutions
Digital Government
Police force making network mesh
Wireless network will be replaced with a system based on technology developed for the military
People
DOD teaming on critical infrastructure
The Defense Department is working with government, industry on critical infrastructure protection
Digital Government
Wireless security entangles HIPAA
Securing wireless networks may pose a problem as health organizations near the compliance deadline
Modernization
Virginia community pioneers info sharing
An initiative in Virginia's northern Shenandoah Valley could become a model for interoperable communications for first responders
People
Proposed map initiative a no-show at local level
U.S. diplomacy has not been successful below the federal level
Digital Government
311 service goes rural route
Martha's Vineyard starts a 311 service that automatically directs nonemergency calls to local police
Digital Government
Showing the way to new voter ID
Texas county is one of the first to qualify voters through a database using information on driver's licenses
Digital Government
Funds for states, ports announced
DHS announces funding for first responder preparedness and cargo security
Digital Government
Homeland budget clears House panel
Bill includes more money for first responders, high-threat areas and airline passenger screening
Digital Government
Senators' bill to ensure E911 funds
Legislation is aimed at keeping state governments from raiding funds dedicated for 911 systems
Digital Government