Product News

Product News is vital for local and state government agencies looking to stay informed about the latest tools, technologies, and services that can enhance public service delivery. Keeping up with product news helps agencies make informed decisions about investments in new equipment, software, and other resources that improve efficiency and effectiveness. This directory offers articles on product news and related topics like Technology Trends, which provide insights into emerging innovations that could impact government operations and services.

New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
City and MBTA collaboration cuts transit delays with real-time signal priority
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Revamped dashboards and reporting features enable secure and actionable client insights.
Even following an economic boom, many U.S. states struggle to balance their budgets when faced with the obligation to pay for the increasing cost of healthcare, infrastructure, education and public employee retirement costs.
The partnership expands the Granicus cloud-based govDelivery communications solution to include digital engagement processes automation, engaging local government community stakeholders and getting their feedback.
Out in the field, wireless communications and data on building layouts can be critical incident command and officer safety challenges. Cutting edge broadband and cloud-based technologies offer solutions.
An integrated strategy includes cleaning up graffiti, prosecuting vandals, working with the community and decoding threats
Zello announced at APCO 2019 that its push-to-talk mobile app will be free to first responders.
The Washington D.C. Police Department and 19 state entities were using Cisco’s Video Surveillance Manager during the time the known vulnerability went unpatched.
Increased bandwidth, low latencies enable advanced tech and better agency coordination with public safety communications in 5G, according to interviews with Telit.
Australian tech companies that specialize in AI, drones and GIS support for disaster mitigation planning, response and recovery can help U.S. governments prepare for and respond to growing disasters like firestorms and hurricanes.
A Google and RapidSOS partnership enabled a Prince William County dispatcher to pinpoint a 911 caller’s location when he couldn’t breathe -- with moments to spare.
GIS-as-a-service supports government agencies with free access to post-disaster imagery within hours after an event is made possible through a partnership with NICB.
Opportunity zone projects in Glendale, Tempe and Avondale were funded in days.
Police, fire and EMS personnel can access a mobile version of FususONE, which connects disparate camera systems.
To reduce cyber risks organizations face, Sepio Systems has partnered with Tech Data and SHI to detect and mitigate hardware-based attacks, including rogue devices, invisible network devices and manipulated firmware.
Purdue University researchers developed a computer model to evaluate active shooter ‘hide’ response in the school library during the Columbine shooting. The researchers found running links to ‘best outcomes.’