A smarter government is more agile, more able to effectively respond to changing government needs and citizen dynamics. One of the best ways to improve the way our government works is through cloud computing.
What's the one thing all organizations have in common? They must identify new ways to grow revenue and expand their business to stay competitive.
No matter how you look at, it's the cloud that is driving the way information and technology is being consumed -- changing the way we work.
It's no secret that government agencies store some of the world's most valuable data. In terms of applying technology to unlock the power of what big data has to offer, government data has the potential to solve some of society's biggest challenges.
With a population expected to exceed nine billion by mid-century and a fixed water supply, the world's demand for water is quickly outpacing its supply.
There's no shortage of European sporting events for fans to enjoy these days. The Euro 2012 football championships are going strong in Poland and Ukraine even while fans gear up for the London Olympics.
Coming from IBM Research, I think of innovation in two dimensions. First, there is the continuous innovation that goes into IBM's products and services. But we also look for more exploratory challenges that help us advance science by leaps and bounds. We call them grand challenges.
Going to a brick and mortar record store is giving way to downloading music. Making a purchase with physical cash or credit cards is giving way to paying directly with your mobile phone.
New York City may seem an unlikely hot spot for solar energy, but think again. Consider the fact that there are 20 million square feet of usable solar farm space on top of the city's 1,100 public school roofs alone -- enough to generate 170,000 megawatts of electricity.
Our department, like those in New York, London, Vancouver and many other elite cities, is utilizing advanced technology to bring the next evolution in police work to our residents and visitors. Our goal is to make Charleston one of the safest cities in which to live and visit.
In this year's Battle of the Brains international programming contest held last month in Warsaw, three students from St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology, Mechanics & Optics, a leading Russian technical school, were named world programming champions beating more than 100 other teams.
In this year's Battle of the Brains international programming contest held last month in Warsaw, three students from St. Petersburg State University of Information Technology, Mechanics & Optics, a leading Russian technical school, were named world programming champions beating more than 100 other teams.
Some find these extra cautions a waste of time: Are we willing to pay for the cost of convenience to stay so safe? Some will, and some won't.
You know the old line about the Great Wall of China being the only manmade object visible from outer space? Now Google Maps and Google Earth are bringing the whole world into focus, right down to an acre's worth of Ireland.
Call me -- on a phone. I'll answer -- from my phone. We'll meet up -- in person. We'll hang out. If you're fun, I'll invite you back to my place. Then we'll do things -- in person -- that are more fun than over Skype.