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.
Artificial intelligence is being tested to see how it can answer non-emergency calls, reducing dispatchers’ workload
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
San Diego would be the first city in the county to battery storage and disposal
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.
The city of Johns Creek developed an Alexa skill that can respond to more than 200 different questions, increasing access to open data.
Up-to-date aerial images delivered by the cloud can enhance 911 mapping systems through geocoding with GIS tools.
SeeClickFix is committed to building stronger communities through transparency, collaborations, and efficiency.
An ICMA 2018 session on opioid interventions shared rural, urban and regional diversion program information and offered key takeaways about the role of data.
ICMA’s CTIO Xavier Hughes reflects on innovation at the U.S. Department of Labor as well technology’s challenges and opportunities for local governments.
Local government solutions providers attended ICMA 2018.
Denver Police Department will wait for further public input before using its drone or expanding its program.
The first national WEA test message is scheduled to be sent to cell phones connected to wireless providers participating in the emergency communications alert system at 2:18 pm EST on October 3, 2018.
Xcel Energy is the first U.S. utility to operate drones beyond line of sight for ongoing power line inspections to reduce costs and improve safety in the mountainous terrain near Denver.
Each state was designated to receive at least $3 million as a base for purchasing certified voting systems to replace vulnerable election equipment.
The Ohio competition aims to develop -- with millions in funding -- opioid technologies that can help address opioid abuse for marketplace deployment by 2022.
NextGen data solutions offer the city of St. Petersburg speed and efficiency for data-rich applications, analytics and daily operations.
Find out how mobile driver’s licenses work and how the state of Delaware, and other governments and partners, are developing mDL services close to launch.
