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.
San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson presented regulators 55 written reports of the robotaxis interfering with emergency response
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Government communications have improved in the fight to address cyber attacks on public resources. While it is difficult for state and local governments to fight the barrage of rapidly changing cybersecurity threats, there is help for them
PSAPs, or ECCs, need to take steps now to prepare for future cyber attacks.
Is your city vulnerable? Here’s two key things to know about the Baltimore ransomware attack
Baltimore was hit with a cyber attack and is reverting to manual operations for many affected city services.
An FCC spectrum auction could compromise weather forecasts based on nearby spectrum used to measure water vapor, according to some federal agencies. Senators ask FCC to halt the auction.
The Cognizant Center for the Future of Work is hosting a free webinar about future smart city jobs on June 11, 2019.
Counter-terrorism units monitor chat rooms, online forums and more to detect the radicalization of homegrown extremists and prevent their violent attacks.
San Francisco became the first city to impose a facial recognition ban on all city government agencies, including police
Through its free connected safety platform, Noonlight shares critical caller information with 911 dispatchers and first responders in real-time -- situational and contextual data like GPS-location, medical history and more.
First responders, emergency managers and others in public safety are needed to advise the national Tech to Protect Challenge.
Lafayette Parish selected Carbyne’s plugin platform to upgrade emergency call center legacy call handling systems.
More than 5,000 emergency managers from 19 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico registered for an account to access the new Web-based HURREVAC hurricane decision support system developed by DHS, FEMA, the National Hurricane Center and others.
Governments must throw out the one-size-fits-all approach and employ omni-channel communications in order to meet citizens where they are.
Learn about digital modernization ideas and strategies in our Gov1 Special Coverage series.
Technology is helping to support victims of sexual violence in new ways and increase reporting sexual assault -- crimes which studies have found go largely unreported.
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