The Texas A&M University System has had a goal of “leading change in the world” for a very long time. Lately, however, it seems that progress toward the goal is in overdrive. The university’s latest contribution to leading change is an effort to create a premier public-private research, technology development and education complex. If there […]
People are now outnumbered by internet-connected devices and every device has data that must be collected, maintained, transmitted, stored and protected. Most of the data goes directly to what is called “the cloud.” We live in a world where the care and storage of data has become a major responsibility, and one that is continually […]
From autonomous vehicles to renewable energy sources, U.S. cities are in flux. In fact, cities are changing so quickly, it would no doubt shock city leaders of yesteryear. Smart City technology is creating new municipal environments. New strategies are in place and innovative services and solutions have emerged. The bottom line? Cities will never again […]
When the digital device world exploded and it became the norm for individuals of every age to have at least a couple of personal devices, most public schools required students to check them at the door. The devices were seen as classroom distractions. Not anymore! Today, according to a 2016 survey from the Consortium for […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) is alive and well in cities from Dallas, Texas, to Leeds, England. Singapore is said to be one of the very smartest among cities earning designation as a “smart city” when it comes to IoT technology solutions. The U.S., unfortunately, is not the global leader when it comes to the […]
It’s all about options! And, in the public-sector information technology (IT) world, state and local government executives view having choices as a key driver in their ability to reduce IT costs and improve services to taxpayers.
Ask any young student about the importance of technology and they all know the answer. Ask any economist how important technology is in the struggle for global economic viability and the answers will all be the same. Technology will impact the future for individuals, government, businesses, health care, public safety, education and every country on […]