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Disaster-resilient cloud architecture
August 05, 2016 | NewsResearchers propose a cloud resource management architecture that makes it easier to transmit video in disaster situations.
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How cities use data to plan bike routes
| NewsAn increasing number of cities are using data from video cameras and crowdsourced apps to track and plan the best way for bicyclists to get around.
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Louisville tests smarter traffic signal management
| NewsThe Kentucky city’s pilot project will help improve traffic signal management by depending less on citizen-reported signal problems.
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DC hires its first chief data officer
August 04, 2016 | NewsAs Washington, D.C.’s first chief data officer, Barney Krucoff will work to open the city’s data and improve the flow of information among the District’s agencies.
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Identifying future shootings in the Windy City
| NewsBased on the theory that shooters are themselves more likely to be shot, Chicago built an algorithm that identifies those it considers most responsible for gun violence in the city.
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As NSF announces drone funding, experts preview the technology’s potential
| NewsAcademic and industry experts convened for a day of conversations on the future of drones, how the technology should evolve and where the regulations could be headed.
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Moving DOD tech to responders
| NewsThe Pentagon’s Defense to Response Technology Program is looking for DOD-funded technologies that can be used to enhance public safety and homeland security.
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VR advocates look for congressional support
| NewsVirtual reality advocates held an Aug. 3 event on Capitol Hill to encourage broader backing for VR technologies.
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Improving healthcare with data analytics
August 03, 2016 | NewsMaine is integrating behavioral health data into HealthInfoNet’s patient records to improve care.
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Nevada DMV preps for full systems overhaul
| NewsThe $70M modernization project will move applications from a mainframe to an Oracle stack, streamline customer service and drive more transactions online.