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Smart grid security: Will 'good enough' be enough?

The emergence of stealthy advanced threats targeting critical systems raises the stakes in trusting our energy system to IP networks.

Sorry, LightSquared, GPS was there first

In the struggle to balance the needs of a new broadband network with the operation of the existing Global Positioning System, the satellite company will have to accept that GPS has a prior claim on the radio frequency spectrum.

How data wizardry can revive America’s cities

Struggling with flat budgets and severe cost-cutting, cities are turning to advanced software analytics to find hidden savings.

When mobile meets 911, it's often hit or miss

Smart911 gives callers the option of providing additional information to emergency service providers through an automated add-on to the 911 emergency call system.

Return on 911 investments not always measured in dollars

911 systems that contain more personal information about the callers can help emergency responders shave off critical seconds in getting to someone in need.

Arizona health network building statewide information exchange

The Health Information Network of Arizona and OptumInsight are teaming up to create a state-wide health information exchange.

True Blue Crime Fighting App

Slick iPad app helps detectives become super sleuths

The Accurint Mobile for Law Enforcement tool from LexisNexis resides on an Apple iPad and can act as a force multiplier for local detectives or federal investigators.

Oracle releases platform for building health insurance exchanges

Oracle's health care reform system consists of a broad set of the software company's applications and technology that are designed to work together.

Broadband gap tied to income, study finds

A Connected Nation report says up to 17 million children don't have home broadband access.

Georgia blocks e-mails protesting execution, claiming DDOS attack

Saying that 800 e-mails over a 12-hour stretch amounted to a denial-of-service attack, Georgia's parole board blocked a group's pleas to stay the execution of Troy Davis.

Bottom line on whether health information exchanges can succeed

When grant money runs out, state-run HIEs need to ensure that revenues exceed costs, NASCIO says.

For police, wearable cameras are the new blue

Police around the country are using body cams to record encounters with the public, collect evidence and, in some cases, protect themselves against claims of misconduct.

Do surveillance systems reduce crime?

An Urban Institute study finds that cameras have helped lower crime rates in some areas but not others. Why the different results?

Michigan merges physical, digital security functions

New organization predicted to be running by Oct. 1.

In emergency, university students can send video to dispatchers

Campus safety got a boost this week at the University of Maryland with the introduction of a new smart-phone app that allows instantaneous communication with campus police.