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.
Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) is enhancing situational awareness and efficiency in relief efforts following Hurricane Helene
A new $549,943 project aims to explore how virtual reality can improve disaster preparedness among older adults and other vulnerable groups
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
Municipal public works departments can improve operations, citizen engagement and asset management with software and technology solutions that enhance people performance and decision-making.
Implements industry-leading integrated digital accessibility remediation solution.
Energy management is demanding, but cities can help keep it simple with smart meters, effective reporting and by encouraging day-to-day strategies to conserve energy.
To determine the top cities for mobile Internet, Speedtest analyzed 2,841,471 unique mobile devices performing more than 12 million consumer-initiated cellular network tests.
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Sustainability
Plastic bottles are recycled at low rates globally, so researchers are working with an enzyme that breaks down PET for large-scale use in waste management.
Canada’s Open Data Exchange paid for half of the smart parking project’s $100,000 CAD cost.
From Cardiff, Wales, to Atlanta, anonymized ER data shared with communities and public safety reveals community-based interventions that reduced violence.
Public health and public safety data sharing in Camden, New Jersey, reveals social determinants of health for four groups of high-utilizing patients and repeat offenders.
Understand the three reasons recreational cannabis sales aren’t happening yet in Massachusetts and what it takes for local governments to oversee them -- or prevent them entirely.
Mona Siddiqui, chief data officer at HHS, leads federal data insights work. The agency will be looking to incorporate more local health data on HealthData.gov, version 2.0.
Police departments in cities coast-to-coast are being sued for not releasing information about their predictive policing systems.
Municipal offices close, but government operations on holidays don’t have to. See how the city of Boston approaches 311 services.
Unemployment has dipped below four percent, but technology could shift the rate in the other direction, if the workforce fails to upskill.
The first two-year cloud computing degree program will be offered through a partnership between North Virginia Community College and AWS.
AWS awarded innovative projects $25,000-$50,000 in cloud services, and named 10 honorable mentions in the 2018 City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge.
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