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.
Cyber attacks are increasing; the federal government and many states are fighting back with cybersecurity grants
‘They’re not ready for prime time': San Francisco fire chief says robotaxis interfere with responses
Robotaxis have run through emergency tape, blocked firehouses and proved almost impossible to move out of the way
Federal regulators propose every railroad, nearly 600, push out details on chemicals carried to every first responder near a derailment
Granicus announced that its GovDelivery network has reached the milestone of 200 million opt-in subscribers.
Technology does not just affect phones and computers, it’s affecting radios. Get these pro wireless radio management strategies to improve your city’s public safety communications.
Participatory budgeting and community engagement are advancing municipal operations by getting digital technologies purchased.
Facial recognition has the potential to reduce identify fraud and improve organizations’ authentication and access control processes.
From home invasions to surprise travel mates, the Bed Bug Field Guide smartphone app provides information to assist with any encounter of the tiny pests.
Voice-controlled Amazon Alexa and AI-enabled healthcare skills can now be securely used by patients, hospitals and healthcare workers.
Government agencies on Cisco’s Kinetic for Cities IoT platform can now have Carbyne’s cloud-based NG911 call-handling ecosystem, or an NG911 rich data plugin for legacy systems.
Learn about three important cybersecurity trends -- phishing, forensic investigations and new government regulation -- based on data from 750 network intrusions
Learn how calculating costs and forecasting future savings when budgeting cloud migration can help your local government realize tech modernization.
Instead of working out of an SUV, the Salem Police Department has a state-of-the-art 40' mobile command center paid for with the city budget, grants and crowd funding raised by a police foundation.
Iteris, Inc. will deploy connected vehicle applications, automated vehicle applications and virtual bicycle detection technology in signal operations at 79 intersections across the San Francisco Bay area.
FirstNet services, devices and training prepare first responders and emergency communications at the Citizen Potawatomi Tribe’s annual FireLake Fireflight Balloon Festival in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Learn about Maryland’s role in U.S. cybersecurity, and about the various cybersecurity categories.
A new primer is available that helps address Project 25 (P25) interfaces that enhance public safety radio interoperability. Also, DHS has extended its P25 ISSI and CSSI conformance requirements comment period.
When a 911 dispatcher is alerted to a cardiac arrest victim, in addition to sending an ambulance, they will also provide instructions for using a defibrillator delivered by a drone to allow emergency action to be taken faster than paramedics can arrive.
