In this special guest feature, Peter Duthie, Co-CEO and Chief Architect for Ground Labs, discusses how to address data security at the c-suite level and why data discovery initiatives are the best way to combat security challenges and remain compliant.
How AI Is Being Used to Assist U.S. Veterans
January 24, 2020 by 1 Comment
In this contributed article, tech blogger Caleb Danziger outlines how AI can be used in every sector, including in the government and even Veterans Affairs, or the VA. With the limitless uses of AI, the United States VA is turning it into a tool to help the country’s veterans in many different ways. The VA didn’t have to change how AI worked to make it useful though. Instead, they embraced the AI we use in our everyday lives and shaped it into something a little more specific.
RPI Student Team Phase 1 Winner for Data Visualization Competition with “Mortality Minder” App
August 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
An app created by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students that identifies social conditions contributing to declining life expectancy at a community level is a Phase 1 winner in a data visualization competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Addressing Governmental Challenges when Engaging AI, ML and Data Analytics
June 19, 2019 by 1 Comment
Gartner recently stated that all industries and levels of government agree the top three game-changing technologies today are AI/machine learning, data analytics/predictive analytics and cloud technologies. However, there are some primary sticking points when it comes to innovation in these areas. Government organizations continue to encounter challenges when trying to pursue these initiatives due to complex security and compliance requirements, poor scalability of legacy IT infrastructure, and perceived risks associated with cloud and IT modernization efforts. How can these challenges be addressed?
Elected Leaders Need Operations Research and Analytics to Deliver Better Results from Enhanced Data Availability
January 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, Nicholas G. Hall, the 2018 president of INFORMS and Fisher College of Business Distinguished Professor at The Ohio State University, suggests that with midterm elections behind us and the 116th United States Congress ahead of us, Washington has a unique opportunity to advance operations research (O.R.) and analytics as a priority to enhance how the federal government implements public policies, makes critical decisions, and conducts its day-to-day operations. What could be more important for our elected leaders than using the best data and insights to make a positive difference for the American people and to strengthen our position vis a vis our nation’s allies and enemies?
From “Lake” to Insight: How Federal Agencies Can Get More from Their Big Data Platforms
January 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, Chris Brown, Senior Associate, and David Cunningham of Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton, suggests that overcoming data lake obstacles involves a combination of processes, culture, and appropriate technology choices. By employing modern data management platforms and best practices from the outset, agencies can start flipping the 80-20 rule of data science—and start putting the valuable information they collect to work for their missions.
Deep Threat Analysis: Going Beyond the Obvious to Improve Border Security
May 18, 2018 by Leave a Comment
In this special guest feature, John Kendall, Director of the Border and National Security Program for the global public sector practice at Unisys, discusses how border security experts around the world can improve their threat analysis with new AI and machine learning tools. A new approach, known as “deep threat analysis,” uses predictive analytics to examine the complex web of relationships and actions surrounding a traveler or shipment crossing a border.
Global Tech Jam Event for Smart Cities returns to Portland in June
March 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Global Tech Jam conference is coming up June 20-22 in Portland, Oregon. “This symposium will provide a leading venue for the presentation of the highest-quality original research, groundbreaking ideas, and compelling insights on future trends in Smart City Technology and Deployment.”
Big Data Law Enforcement and the Rise of Predictive Policing
September 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In this contributed article, freelance human Avery Phillips discusses how big data technology coupled with predictive analytics combine to constitute a new area of law enforcement – predictive policing. While the tension around predictive policing’s ethical validity remains, results seem to be positive enough in preventing crime for it to become a more commonly used method of policing.
Transportation, Public Safety and the Modern Power Grid Thrive with Integrated Smart City Data
August 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In this special guest feature, Steph Stoppenhagen, Smart City Business Development Director for Black & Veatch’s Smart Integrated Infrastructure business, outlines how a growing awareness, understanding and acceptance of data-based technology is rapidly changing how city officials manage community services.
