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.
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
Orange County decision affects devices used by over 18,000 employees, except as necessary for law enforcement purposes
“Our high-fidelity program is designed to look very realistic,” said Dr. Nicholas Kman, professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State College of Medicine
Through a GO Virginia grant, middle school students in the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County will have the opportunity to advance their skills in tech labs designed to fuel career opportunities.
There’s sound social media management reasons for public agencies to disable their Facebook reviews feature, according to marketing communications specialist, Jon Barilone.
Through public voting, the IDC inaugural Smart City North America Awards named 14 cities, one state and one university for award-winning smart cities projects that showcase how technologically-enabled solutions improve public services.
The FCC ruled that Philadelphia’s ordinance banning street-facing satellites infringes on individual rights. Other cities and states have or are considering dish blight ordinances.
It’s not often smart city projects are led by Park & Rec, but a smart asset management system has helped put the city of Arlington, Texas, on the smart city map.
One tech startup is looking for five cities to test how wastewater can reveal opioid abuse data on a neighborhood level.
Citizen Problem Reporter is a 311 citizen reporting app tool in ArcGIS. This video explains how cities can create and skin responsive Web-based applications for citizens to report and map non-emergency problems.
Fairlawn, Ohio, found out how to start municipal broadband, and the small town has reaped several rewards: more businesses, home value increases and a 50 percent sign-up rate.
With the Socrata acquisition, Tyler’s more than 15,000 local government clients will have the opportunity to make their vast amounts of data discoverable, usable and actionable.
The FCC may soon finalize a proposed ban that would affect 70 percent of low income people using consumer broadband subsidies to access the Internet.
Technologists present a dose of reality, based on their experience, on establishing municipal broadband Internet service. Read about six hurdles, and get their practical advice for moving forward.
Mobile County, Alabama, reduced permit lag times by expanding its enterprise information platform to include digital permitting and inspections. Key to the transition was staff trainings.
Brewster Ambulance Services will begin using Amazon Alexa to access the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocol.
GIS-based maps and citizen apps help Salt Lake City and Los Angeles become smarter cities with improved public works operations.
Boston-based voting technology startup Voatz is helping West Virginia pilot the country’s first blockchain-based mobile voting platform for overseas military.
NORC at the University of Chicago and its Federal and state partners developed a data-driven tool that maps socioeconomic factors underlying the opioid epidemic in hard hit Appalachian counties.
