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.
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Ad fraud targeting publishers with political content increased 20,000 percent on Election Day 2018, according to DEVCON.
While youth early voting numbers were called surging, preliminary overall voter turnout results are indicating Millennials and Gen Z did not dominate the 2018 Midterm elections.
CentralSquare Technologies provided 24 middle-school students from Seminole County Public Schools an Hour of Code program.
Here’s five things to know about Election Day 2018, which might result in record voter turnout.
The EMPG, an emergency preparedness and disaster planning grant, seeks to address critical risk areas of natural and man-made crises.
ICMA and ZenCity partner to help cities leverage A.I.-driven data analytics for local government decision-making.
Officials hope the app, Pokket, will keep people out of jail and help them better acclimate to life outside a cell. Twelve other jurisdictions are part of the $148M national criminal justice reform initiative.
Local governments are hurting from lost telecom franchise fees as the industry relies more and more on broadband, but cities can tax Internet providers and restore lost funds.
ATF and BJA awarded grants to seven local government entities to enhance forensics ballistics under the national Crime Gun Intelligence Center initiative.
State and local agencies will receive ballistics equipment used by the ATF and get violent crime investigative leads within 48 hours.
Guest columnist Craig Settles advises on how community broadband can advance telehealth networks in both rural and urban areas with poor connectivity.
NCDOT used drones to understand the scale of infrastructure damage and aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Florence
Device-based location information is now available from many popular smartphones so PSAPs can pinpoint the location of a 911 wireless caller.
From federally-funded intrusion detection sensors, audits and a mechanism for information sharing, DHS says election security has advanced.
Learn how a digital self-assessment tool being designed for PSAPs will assist with NG911 readiness and get best practices tips and resources for achieving interoperability.
