One of the biggest challenges in university classrooms today is keeping up with technology that is moving at warp speed. First, there were computers and laptops. They were quickly augmented with mobile devices – smartphones and tablets. Distance learning crept in as students took classes remotely. And now, 3D printing is in high demand on […]
In early October, Florida Gov. Rick Scott rushed to prepare citizens for Hurricane Matthew as it swept Haiti, Cuba and the East Coast of the U.S. with 140 mph winds. Because it was registering as a Category 4 storm at its strongest points, the governor activated 3,500 members of the National Guard to help citizens. […]
Industry officials report that 2016 could be one of the biggest years ever for health care technology and construction. That trend will likely continue and escalate even more in the near future. Patients have become accustomed to state-of-the-art technology, the latest medical equipment and impressive hospital facilities. Most patients won’t settle for anything less and […]
NIST recently issued a request for information (RFI) regarding the state of cybersecurity in the U.S. in both the public and private sectors. The information in the responses will be used to formulate recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity.
This summer, the city of Columbus, Ohio, took home the top prize in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Smart City Challenge – up to $40 million in grant funding. The federal government’s objective was to encourage cities throughout the U.S. to actively plan and implement improvements to mobility, safety and sustainability through the use of advanced […]
GIS technology is changing the way we live, yet most of us think of it only as the very helpful technology that delivers directions and keeps us from getting lost. GIS technology, however, is so much more. Public officials at every level of government are using GIS technology for all types of initiatives – planning, […]
Major event managers, security companies, airline terminal operators and governmental entities are all beginning to use facial recognition software. It is being used for many reasons – to scan crowds for security reasons, to check out suspicious individuals, to recognize dignitaries and to prevent fraud and identity theft. In the past, it has been difficult […]