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Is your phone secure enough?
Many people fail to recognize the security risks associated with Internet-connected, or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), phones — and there are many. While most government agencies and businesses have protected their phones by securing lines when in use, an equally significant threat has been largely overlooked: protecting phones while not in use....
Electronic governance conference slated for October
Chris Vein, deputy chief technology officer for government innovation at the White House, will announce plans for ICEGOV2012, the sixth International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance, on Monday, April 23 in Albany, N.Y....
New Jersey first responders can deliver real-time alerts
Mobile users who subscribe to the free Nixle Connect emergency alert service now can receive real-time alerts from the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. The alerts, which are sent by Nixle on behalf of 4,800 U.S. government agencies, include emergency alerts, reports of missing persons (including AMBER Alerts), traffic incidents with extended delays, crime information, safety tips, community outreach programs, and other public-safety information....
Telecommuting slowly gaining traction in government agencies
Data from a recent FedScoop survey of more than 300 IT executives in the federal government and private sector appears to show that government teleworking policies should be progressing at a faster rate....
Governments: boost your cybersecurity efforts
Sluggish moves to counter the rising threat of cyber-attacks can be blamed on a generation of policymakers out of touch with rapid technological change, a senior U.S. official said Monday. "The truth is there are a lot of senior officials in many countries who barely even know how to use an email," Rose Gottemoeller, U.S. acting under-secretary for arms control and international security, said during a visit to Estonia....
IT experts and lawmakers say jobseekers’ privacy is crucial on Facebook
A few IT executives have offered their views in response to the Govpro posting about public sector employers' demands that jobseekers turn over their Facebook login info. ...
Seeking a public sector job? Be ready to turn over your Facebook password
Government workers, especially in law enforcement, are being asked to turn over their Facebook login information so that prospective employers can check for inappropriate photos, relationships or behavior....
Timetable taking shape for national public safety broadband net
It could be at least a year before construction on the nationwide, 700 MHz LTE network for public safety begins, because the governance and planning work for the massive project must be completed first, according to an official for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration....
GovSec 2012: It’s all about securing and protecting
Combating terrorism and cybercrime, as well as critical infrastructure protection, will be the focus of the 11th annual Government Security Expo & Conference (GovSec) featuring the U.S. Law Enforcement Conference & Exposition. The event, which includes attendees in law enforcement, government administration and technology, takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington from April 2-4. ...
First responders get needed spectrum and network funding
In a room filled with smiles, plaudits and good-natured ribbing, many key members of the public-safety community this past Monday celebrated its unlikely political victory that resulted a new law that secured the 700 MHz D Block spectrum for first responders and $7 billion in funding to help pay for a nationwide broadband network....
Governments are catalysts for new product innovation
Products used in the public sector need constant updates and upgrades. They need to be innovated as frequently as consumer products, says Kevin Stark, director of technology solutions for NineSigma, a provider of open-innovation services....
Public sector pants: Jeans with built-in keyboard
Could tomorrow's public works crews, police, emergency responders and the military be wearing digital dungarees—high-tech trousers equipped with a wireless rubber keyboard that is sewn into the midsection?...
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....
Alabama community gets digital radio system
The Montgomery Metro Communications Cooperative District in Montgomery County, Ala., has awarded Harris Public Safety & Professional Communications with a $7.3 million public safety communications contract....
Affordable kiosks ensure ADA compliance in government facilities
Kiosk Group, Inc. has modified its collection of iPad kiosks to comply with new ADA requirements that take effect this March. ...
Government marketer sets sales record in 2011
Technical Communities, Inc. achieved double-digit growth in five revenue categories in 2011. Technical organizations that sell to the government rely on Technical Communities for contracting, marketing and sales solutions....
Securing the services of a legit locksmith (with related video)
Recent news reports have shown untrustworthy locksmiths are ripping off consumers. The Associated Locksmiths of America group provided Govpro with a checklist that can help governments and consumers make the right decision when choosing a locksmith. ...
2012 IT outlook in local governments
American City & County and the Public Technology Institute surveyed a broad base of subscribers to determine the state of IT among local governments across the nation. The response rate was healthy, with 68.2 percent coming from municipalities and 25.1 percent from counties. Given the ever-changing IT environment, we asked a series of questions about new trends, including cloud computing, app development, and mobile device ownership and use....
Laptops boost efficiency of deputies in Los Angeles County (with related video)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) vehicles are now equipped with mobile data computer systems (MDCS) from Raytheon Co. LASD patrol cars, motorcycles, prisoner transport units, command vehicles and SUVs have been outfitted with the Raytheon-integrated computer systems. The $19.9 million technology upgrade replaces the 1987-era mobile digital technology previously used by the sheriff’s department....
State and local governments have key role in Obama $4 billion energy efficiency program
In early December, the White House announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. The investments, part of the president’s Better Building Initiative (BBI), aim to reduce energy costs, help the U.S. gain energy independence, and, according to some estimates, create tens of thousands of jobs in the depressed construction sector. One participant is Bob Hinkle, CEO of Metrus Energy....
App speeds extrication at MVA scene
Widespread smartphone and tablet adoption continues to drive the demand for mobile applications, for both consumers and first responders in the field who must perform myriad tasks. What’s exciting about the development for the fire service is that firefighters often are the inventors of many apps now available on the market for all-hazards response....
GSA weighs in on the White House’s $4 billion energy efficiency program for buildings
Earlier this month, the president announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. U.S. General Services Administrator Martha Johnson said the president’s building initiative will improve the energy efficiency of the federal building portfolio. ...
This weekend: Software developers hack for government
At least 50 software developers from the San Francisco Bay area will gather this weekend to develop open government data software applications. The participants, who will compete for cash prizes at the event, will create apps based off of open government data, and the apps will be made available online for anyone to use....
GIS tool helps Golden State city win planning grant
Fullerton, Calif. has landed $270,000 in California Department of Transportation planning funding, thanks to a geographic information system (GIS) that provided key answers for the grant application. Esri Community Analyst, a cloud-based GIS from Esri, produced reports and supplied data that were needed to fill out the application. ...
Opinion: eProcurement technology assists public purchasers in helping solve government budget challenges
This fall, the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and Deltek announced surprising results of a survey that revealed insights into the state of procurement organizations in the public sector. The survey targeted the heads of procurement in city, county and state governments, as well as public universities and K-12 district schools, and found that 22 percent of those surveyed (including larger entities) do not use procurement software of any kind....
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