Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is a new communication protocol between the user and network operators. It aims to replace traditional Short Message Services (SMS) implementations, and provide users with a richer, more feature packed experience. Google has already pledged support for the new standard, and offers RCS features via its messaging app on Android….

County Manager Donald Duncan recently selected Information Technology Systems Administrator Chris Austin to serve as Information Technology Director. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of my home county in this new appointment,” said Austin. Austin has worked in the county’s Information Technology Department for the past 11 years. He served…

As a preeminent research university, the University of South Florida has received over 100 U.S. patents annually since 2016; now, the school seeks to boost area startups and create jobs by enlisting local entrepreneurs to commercialize its intellectual property (IP). Wednesday’s virtual 1 Million Cups event featured a pitch with a twist. While the weekly event is…

A new report is making several recommendations to improve a department in charge of the city’s digital infrastructure. But the department’s head disagrees with its findings. The Honolulu Department of Information Technology is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the technological infrastructure of city departments and agencies. A new report from the city’s auditor found that…