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News and insights on healthcare IT technology that can impact patient outcomes, care, accessibility, security, and compliance. Healthcare IT technology is evolving fast, especially as organizations have geared up for technologies such as electronic health records, telemedicine and healthcare interoperability standards such as FHIR. Healthcare organizations must also pay close attention to security, compliance, the cloud, and analytics and AI. This section provides news and insights into the technology behind Healthcare IT including software and tools, organizational strategies, and innovative use cases.

Interop ITX Reflections: Expert Advice, Predictions, and More

There was no shortage of expert advice and sage predictions as takeaways from last week's Interop ITX conference. Here are some examples.

There was no shortage of expert advice and sage predictions as takeaways from last week's Interop ITX conference. Here are some examples.

by James M. Connolly, Contributing Editor and Writer

The Transformation of Detroit's IT: From Win XP to EMail that Works

Beth Niblock moved to Detroit as CIO to transform the crumbling, antiquated IT operation and infrastructure. Here's what her team has accomplished in 4 years with the limited resources available to a city in bankruptcy.

Beth Niblock moved to Detroit as CIO to transform the crumbling, antiquated IT operation and infrastructure. Here's what her team has accomplished in 4 years with the limited resources available to a city in bankruptcy.

by Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps

Town of Cary Embraces the IoT to Serve Citizens

Alexa, Waze, apps. Citizens are getting more tech savvy and city governments are struggling to keep up. North Carolina's Town of Cary has an award-winning strategy, though. We reveal what that is.

Alexa, Waze, apps. Citizens are getting more tech savvy and city governments are struggling to keep up. North Carolina's Town of Cary has an award-winning strategy, though. We reveal what that is.

by Lisa Morgan, Freelance Writer

Government IT's Risks and Rich Rewards

As Detroit CIO Beth Niblock knows, government IT means dealing with challenges and risks, but the rewards when tech makes lives better are worth it.

As Detroit CIO Beth Niblock knows, government IT means dealing with challenges and risks, but the rewards when tech makes lives better are worth it.

by James M. Connolly, Contributing Editor and Writer

Government IT: Time to Catch Up

What's the most pressing issue in government IT? Well, the resistance to it.

February 27, 2018

What's the most pressing issue in government IT? Well, the resistance to it.

by Emily Johnson, Digital Content Editor, InformationWeek

February 27, 2018

To Build Software that is Easy to Use, Engage the Right Partners

Developing software that is intuitive and meets user needs calls for a close partnership between a vendor and a couple of key customers.

January 02, 2018

Developing software that is intuitive and meets user needs calls for a close partnership between a vendor and a couple of key customers.

by Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary

January 02, 2018

Medical Teams' Simple, but Powerful Digital Transformation Story

While we’re bombarded by technology that is presented as "cool" it is refreshing to see technology used for the good of humankind.

November 01, 2017

While we’re bombarded by technology that is presented as "cool" it is refreshing to see technology used for the good of humankind.

by Ben Kepes, Contributor

November 01, 2017

15 Highest-Paying Tech Jobs for 2018

Besides your boss (of course), which of your peers in tech are in line for big bucks?

October 17, 2017

Besides your boss (of course), which of your peers in tech are in line for big bucks?

by Cynthia Harvey, Freelance Journalist, InformationWeek

October 17, 2017

Cybersecurity Should Be Chess, Not Checkers

Cybersecurity initiatives for government agencies -- in fact, other organizations, too -- have to be proactive and iterative.

September 29, 2017

Cybersecurity initiatives for government agencies -- in fact, other organizations, too -- have to be proactive and iterative.

by Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary

September 29, 2017

Digital Infrastructure for Cities Leads to Big Savings

A Cisco report claims $2.3 trillion is waiting to be realized through digitized services, city management; cites Houston, Oslo, Barcelona as examples.

A Cisco report claims $2.3 trillion is waiting to be realized through digitized services, city management; cites Houston, Oslo, Barcelona as examples.

by Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud

Five Ways Big Data is Transforming Epidemics

Big data and analytical tools have transformed every industry from healthcare to retail to government, and now are transforming the way epidemics are approached.

Big data and analytical tools have transformed every industry from healthcare to retail to government, and now are transforming the way epidemics are approached.

by Guest Commentary, Guest Commentary

AI Works Better with Human Intelligence, Too

In healthcare, machine learning may yield fast, accurate insights. But humans are still better able to detect ridiculous anomalies and discover problems that machines have not yet learned to detect.

In healthcare, machine learning may yield fast, accurate insights. But humans are still better able to detect ridiculous anomalies and discover problems that machines have not yet learned to detect.

by Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps

Smart Cities Can Get More Out Of IoT, Gartner Finds

While many smart cities are using IoT for transportation issues, there's a host of other initiatives these urban centers should start to address with the technology. Environmental and sustainability programs top a new list from Gartner.

November 09, 2016

While many smart cities are using IoT for transportation issues, there's a host of other initiatives these urban centers should start to address with the technology. Environmental and sustainability programs top a new list from Gartner.

by Scott Ferguson, Director of Audience Development, UBM Tech

November 09, 2016

The Wait At Polls: IT Drives Real-Time Updates

Voters in Cobb County, Georgia, got more accurate and timely updates on wait times at polling locations open for early voting during this year's US presidential election. Here's how IT made it happen.

November 07, 2016

Voters in Cobb County, Georgia, got more accurate and timely updates on wait times at polling locations open for early voting during this year's US presidential election. Here's how IT made it happen.

by Jessica Davis, Senior Editor, Enterprise Apps

November 07, 2016

Digital Transformation Underway, Many Will Fail At It

IDC has issued its IT FutureScape forecast for 2017, which includes 10 predictions for IT. Here's how cloud, mobile, social media, big data, AI, virtual reality, and other innovations are changing the world.

November 03, 2016

IDC has issued its IT FutureScape forecast for 2017, which includes 10 predictions for IT. Here's how cloud, mobile, social media, big data, AI, virtual reality, and other innovations are changing the world.

by Charles Babcock, Editor at Large, Cloud

November 03, 2016