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.

The nomination for the 2024 Business Intelligence Group award focused on the Cordico wellness app
Lexipol named leading government technology company for second consecutive year
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
Kymeta’s hybrid platform enables reliable communications for first responders in a range of environments and field operations where deployment speed and high mobility are critical factors.
The state is investing millions of dollars to beef up elections security, including providing $15.5 million in grants to local jurisdictions and $1.9 million to install network monitoring systems.
Users can search based on the type of treatment sought — such as inpatient, detox or telemedicine — by payment option and whether the treatment is medication-assisted.
With a tornado bearing down on the small Missouri town of Sparta, the lone warning siren stayed silent because a downed tree kept the mayor from getting downtown to flip the switch that activates it.
Not being prepared is as expensive as it is debilitating for municipal operations
The Harris County, Texas, Public Safety Technology Services Department earned top prize for building a tool that courts can use to verify the integrity of images entered into evidence.
Just because local government IT departments are underfunded doesn’t mean they can’t prepare for the next cybersecurity breach
Location Powers: Data Science will be held November 13-14 at Google’s Crittenden Campus in Mountain View, California.
The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network has helped Houston solve multiple fatal shootings, including a series of gang-related incidents.
At a congressional hearing on election security Tuesday, Democrats largely confined their questions to the capabilities of foreign governments and whether elections officials had the necessary resources to prepare, while multiple Republicans used the hearing to call into question the integrity of the FBI.
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting local governments, making it imperative that agencies prepare now.
Federal policies emphasizing privacy over disclosure could undermine improvements in communication and coordination if another cyberattack on U.S. election systems occurs.
The ReConnect Program grant is just one of many federal investments in rural broadband infrastructure that the federal government will be announcing this year.
govService enables government teams and citizens to access, transact, process, and view the status of all service requests through one easy-to-use online portal.
There are several obstacles in the way of blockchain ever becoming useful for large-scale, legally binding voting
The $300,000 program involves statewide workshops for municipalities to work with each other to bolster cybersecurity.