Tech & Data: Page 94

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    Selling to California state government — opportunities at the DGS (with related video)

    Monica Hassan, who is information officer
 at the state of California’s Department of General Services (DGS), provides information on selling opportunities at the DGS.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 19, 2013
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    The grayest cities in America

    Aging population could affect local governments

    By Larry Conley • Jan. 3, 2013
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    Trendline

    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Voting technology develops

    Voting technology develops to improve accuracy and save time for voters and election officials.

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Oct. 18, 2012
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    Records management 1950s style

    Agencies adopt new storage methods and technology to manage records efficiently

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Aug. 23, 2012
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    Need for innovation is great in the public sector

    Brett Strouss, past president of the American Society of Inventors, discusses the need for innovative products for the public sector.

    By Brett Strouss • Aug. 16, 2012
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    Performance data on the latest certification exams

    The UPPCC has released key performance data from the May 2012 examinations.

    Aug. 1, 2012
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    Los Angeles County uncovers child care assistance fraud

    Data-mining technology reveals fraudulent claims for assistance

    By Lindsay Isaacs • July 23, 2012
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    How governments can respond to fracking operations

    Here are Jed Morey's views on how government administrators can respond when hydrofracking operations set up shop in their jurisdiction.

    By Michael Keating • June 18, 2012
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    DOT eliminates deadlines for replacing traffic signs

    The change could save local governments millions of dollars.

    By Larry Conley • June 4, 2012
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    ‘Smart parking’ comes to downtown Los Angeles

    Drivers can find open spots online and through their smart phones.

    By Larry Conley • May 28, 2012
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    Mapping disasters with geo-tagged photos

    Although photo-mapping is commonly used to document the locations and conditions of assets, some city and county governments are finding that the technique along with GPS-enabled digital cameras can quickly and accurately assess property damage after natural disasters.

    April 25, 2012
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    Opinion

    Viewpoint: How to begin moving to next-generation 911

    By Stephen Meer — Communities can take four steps today toward advanced 911 systems

    By Stephen Meer • April 11, 2012
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    A federal experiment sets out lasting models for suburban development

    One story thread in the American City & County archives followed the federal government's Depression-era efforts to solve housing problems by creating communities in the suburbs.

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Feb. 23, 2012
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    Opinion

    Editor’s Viewpoint: What’s your two cents worth?

    What do you think your two cents is worth today? Surprisingly enough, thanks to the Internet, it's worth more than you think

    By Bill Wolpin • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Boston city workers share cars across departments

    Boston has set up a fleet sharing program for its employees called FleetHub. In the setup, fleet managers have combined vehicles formerly dedicated to city departments and created an interdepartmental fleet. The city is working with Zipcar, a for-profit car sharing service, in the effort.

    Feb. 13, 2012
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    FedSmith: Federal workers need tools and technology to be more productive

    In Part 1 of our interview, Ralph and Ian Smith of the FedSmith.com federal workplace portal spoke of the “targeting” of government workers because of the budget problems that Congress and federal agencies are facing today. In this second part of the interview, the Smiths cover a variety of topics of interest to government employees.

    By Michael Keating • Oct. 11, 2011
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    Redefining the role of public works

    While sustainability is often considered an environmental term, many public works leaders define it as a priority that encompasses all aspects of investing in the long-term good of the community. That means making decisions that are simultaneously beneficial for the environment, residents, development, community character, overall quality of life and more.

    Aug. 19, 2010
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    Rainwater becoming a precious commodity

    City governments in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Tucson, Ariz., as well as the state government in Maryland are planning to capture, harvest and re-direct rainfall to avert future water shortages, according to news reports.

    By Michael Keating • May 18, 2010
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    Editor’s Viewpoint: Big Brother, what took you so long?

    Finally, 1984 is here. Not only has Big Brother shown up, the worst part is that we didn't recognize him even staring directly in his face — or should I say his Facebook?

    By Bill Wolpin • May 12, 2010
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    Dialogic Communications Corp. consolidates into PlantCML

    PlantCML, an EADS North America company, has consolidated its wholly owned subsidiary, Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC), and its affiliated brands into one brand, that of PlantCML.

    By Ed Brock • April 1, 2010
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    Breaking the ice: An overview of de-icing and anti-icing techniques

    What is the difference between de-icing and anti-icing?

    Feb. 1, 2010
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    The State of the P-Card

    New survey covers trends and opportunities and best practices for purchasing card use by cities and counties.

    By Mahendra Gupta, Miljan Markus, Richard J. Palmer • Feb. 1, 2010
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    Getting an eyeful

    Camera surveillance systems are helping decrease crime, but they come with a price.

    By Chandler Harris • Nov. 1, 2009
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    The SeaArk companies mark 50 years of boat building

    This September, the McClendon family will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Monticello, Ark.-based SeaArk Marine boat builders.

    By Ed Brock • Oct. 1, 2009
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    West Palm Beach, Fla., Consolidated City Facility

    The City Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., was one of 11 winners of the 2009 America's Crown Communities excellence awards.

    Feb. 1, 2009