Technology
Technology is pivotal in modernizing local and state government operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity, technology enables governments to better meet the needs of their communities. Staying informed about the latest technological advancements is crucial for effective governance. This directory offers articles on technology, along with related topics like Product News, which covers the latest tools and innovations that can be integrated into government services.
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.
There have been 22 major ransomware attacks on local governments in 2019 alone. The U.S. Conference Mayors says governments should refuse to pay ransom when systems are taken hostage. Get resources on what municipalities need to do before -- and when -- ransomware strikes.
Governments have a positive duty to ensure the privacy, autonomy and security of their citizens in an increasingly digital world, according to an Internet Society policy briefing that addresses government data policies.
The city of Columbus, Ohio, has the complex task of bussing more than 52,000 students to school on 796 school buses every day. Starting soon, the city will utilize transportation-management software to aid in daily operations.
Beams sheathed in carbon polymer can better withstand explosions
Gov1 editor Barry Greenfield acknowledges recent advances in school facilities, but asks why new facilities, run by municipalities, don’t include revenue-generating opportunities to offset costs.
CANARY allows water utility operators to quickly detect changes in water quality and make immediate mitigation decisions to address the problem
Sustainability
As a center of water-efficient systems and manufacturing, Milwaukee, WI, now has the opportunity to become a leader in aquaponic farming, according to a recent report.
The Electronic Mass Casualty Assessment & Planning Scenarios system, or EMCAPS, predicts the mass casualty impact on individual hospitals.
A new twist on terahertz technology allows standoff detection from 30-meter distance.
Wonder machine generates cheap power and potable water for disaster areas from abundant aluminum alloy.
Study: Security architecture must be integrated into existing downtown built environments without inhibiting free access
The modeling tool, called the Disaster Impact Mitigation Support System, has the potential to help reduce the severity of impacts, manage the aftermath of catastrophe and fortify infrastructure against future disasters.
A rapid-sensing system could cover the shortcomings of slower, conventional bio-detection systems
American Red Cross conference focuses on use of social media in emergencies and disasters, as well as before and after
Free government Web 2.0 application connects first responders to online sensor data
Emergency manager calls for adding Facebook and Twitter to NIMS practices
Research test bed will provide guidelines for less vulnerable wireless sensor systems in critical infrastructure
Emerging cloud computing schemes so far lack security to match data communication potential
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