2017 Issue 1

A Spirit of Citywide Innovation

From startup incubators to nationally recognized universities, St. Louis is a notable hub for technological advancement

Smart Stuff

The Internet of Things offers convenience, efficiency, and intelligence value, but also brings new risks to networks and data security

Precision Agriculture Predicts Civil Unrest

Governments and NGOs today can predict food and water shortages like never before

Beyond the Quantitative Approach

Q&A with Dr. Peggy Agouris, professor of spatial informatics at George Mason University

General Dynamics Mission Systems: Simplifying the Analyst

Q&A with GD Mission Systems director of geospatial intelligence Mike Manzo

Risky Business

Understanding the vulnerabilities of the Internet of Things is the first step toward better data security

Autonomous Agronomy

Precision agriculture applies technology to improve crop yields and reduce costs as well as to provide early warning signs about food insecurity and regional conflict

A Time of Transition

In a period of great external change, USGIF is more agile than ever

Future Framework

The Next NGA West will usher the IC into an era of open-source information and mobility

S2: Honest and Uncomplicated

Q&A with S2 Analytical Solutions founding partners Steve Bailey and Sam Burton