Trash is a dirty, smelly, complicated and critical issue for government. In 2012, the world generated about 1.3 billion tons of waste. By 2025, that volume will rise to about 2.2 billion tons. Government officials struggle valiantly to deal with all kinds of issues related to the disposal of trash. At the center of the […]
By 2050, seven of 10 people on Earth will reside in urban areas. As public officials realize the magnitude of this reality, it becomes immediately clear that finding ways to reach out to the masses is more important than ever. Elected officials and government executives can no longer be successful without finding ways to collaborate […]
The new University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) made headlines recently when it opened its doors because it is the state’s newest four-year university and medical school. Now, it is making headlines again — this time as it becomes the first university in the nation to offer an all-digital degree program. Students enrolled in the […]
Most people think of drones as unmanned aircraft being used overseas in militarized zones. However, drones will likely impact businesses more than military operations in the very near future. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that the commercial drone industry will likely grow to $90 billion in the coming decade. According to the Association for […]
According to a U.N. report, the world’s population grows by two people every second, or 7,200 people an hour. More people on the planet, of course, result in more pollution, especially air pollution. Throughout the world, leaders are demanding innovative solutions for renewable energy so that greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly reduced. Earlier this […]
Over the next decade, $11 billion in capital expenditures is expected to be spent nationwide on municipal wastewater reuse projects. Because many communities are struggling to support growing populations with limited water resources, water reuse is becoming a viable option to help stretch water supplies. Some areas of the country have suffered devastating drought conditions, […]
Can’t get a signal on your iPhone or Android? Exasperating! No one reacts well to that. We all want instant gratification…and good, strong signals for our wireless devices. We are important customers…but, there are times when others are more important. If emergency workers and first responders can’t get wireless access, it’s more than exasperating. Broadband […]