News: Emerging Technology and Innovation

Local Government Group Forms to Promote 311/CRM

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:36:00 +0100

311 service is making it easier for citizens to connect with their local government when they need help.

IBM, New York State to Invest in Nano-Chip Technologies

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0100

The state will provide a total of $140 million in economic development grants, leveraging more than a 10-to-one private investment of $1.5 billion from IBM.

Southern California Edison Begins Construction of Nation's Largest Solar Panel Installation Project

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:12:00 +0100

Program in line with the Million Solar Roofs and supports state's Global Warming Solutions Act.

RFID Shows Potential in Africa Even as High Costs Remain Cause for Concern

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:43:00 +0100

New analysis finds that there is a particular demand for low-cost tags in the African environment.

NASA Responds to California Wildfire Emergency Imaging Request

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:57:00 +0100

Onboard sensor can detect temperature differences from less than one-half degree to approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Senate Calls for Physicians to Adopt Electronic Prescribing

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:26:00 +0100

"Electronic prescribing and this legislation are essential steps to improving the quality of health care and safety of patients."

Carly the Avatar Greets Visitors to San Carlos City Hall

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:04:00 +0100

General fund budget cuts met with virtual receptionist.

Salzburg, Austria, to Participate in Digital Cities Initiative

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:44:00 +0100

"This type of pilot program will help us better understand how we can create an attractive and sustainable future for Salzburg and its people."

Video Conferencing Improves Instruction for Tennessee Schools

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Web-based video conferencing lets five schools share one algebra teacher.

Cybercriminals Reinvent Methods of Malicious Attacks, Says Report

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:06:00 +0100

Massive SQL injection attacks were launched on thousands of Web pages belonging to Fortune 500 corporations, state government agencies and educational institutions.