From San Francisco to Pittsburgh: BuildingEye maps give government data to the people Born from a San Francisco residency program, Pittsburgh's new permit and licensing map increases data transparency and eases access. Oct 13, 2016
Connecticut names Arthur House state’s first chief cyber security risk officer The new role is intended to bridge agency and sector. Oct 12, 2016
California shares cybercrime services with local law enforcement In a consolidation of its cybercrime offices and programs, the state is also extending its services to smaller jurisdictions. Oct 12, 2016
Texas finds a cybersecurity partner in NTT DATA The vendor will help state agencies and higher education institutions evaluate risk and spot vulnerabilities. Oct 12, 2016
Startup portal launches in Long Beach, California, after a year of tinkering from Code For America The new website gives business owners a place to get organized, get advice and get funding. Oct 11, 2016 By Jason Shueh
Video wall delivers real-time information to dispatchers in Montgomery, Alabama The new technology will dramatically change how the 911 call center monitors roughly 300,000 emergency calls each year. Oct 11, 2016 By Mackenzie Carmen
Driverless shuttles coming to California’s Contra Costa County in 2017 County transportation wastes no time using new legislation to put 150 driverless transit shuttles on the road. Oct 11, 2016 By Jason Shueh
Public safety workers everywhere will soon have access to datacasting, thanks to new agreement The agreement will enable access to a wireless, encrypted data transmission technology that covers 97 percent of the population. Oct 7, 2016 By Colin Wood
California launches nation’s first state data portal built on open source The state's Office of Digital Innovation hopes the new portal provides flexibility as the state reshapes its open data efforts. Oct 7, 2016
‘Contagious accountability:’ report shows police body cams decimate officer complaints Cambridge University released a study that shows complaints plummet after police departments adopt body cameras. Oct 7, 2016