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.
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve operations and help with dispatcher shortage
The Oklahoma City Police Department is one of a handful to experiment with Axon’s Draft One, which uses an AI chatbot to produce the first drafts of incident reports
With Prepared’s technology, iPhone users can share live video during an Emergency SOS call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders while they’re en route
Cloudcheckr on AWS adds automated compliance, remediation opportunities and audit logs to its cloud privacy and cost management platform.
The free licenses access the evidence-based mobile learning app -- Xenos -- that rapidly increases adult learners’ skills for career pathways and civic engagement.
Facebook’s Sandberg pledges company will provide digital literacy skills to 1 million U.S. small businesses and workers through three-part education outreach.
Howard Langsam of Granicus advises how municipalities can delight modern citizens, delivering on digital experience expectations in four steps.
Several vendors offering city solutions were on hand at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 86th Annual Meeting in Boston held June 8-11, 2018.
If you are a finance manager in the public sector, here’s why you need to think about the rise of the cybercountant.
A movement to merge development and operations, DevOps, to hasten government modernization is not without cybersecurity risks -- or solutions.
The city of Louisville did not get selected for federal aviation restriction waivers to test sending drones with cameras to areas triggered by gunfire detection, but the city continues to develop the solution.
The state of Illinois is pioneering government blockchain, but the efforts reveal the challenges that lay ahead before the technology changes the way governments operate and services are delivered.
Globally, the public sector is actively exploring blockchain for a variety of uses, and you can find information on more than 200 pilot projects in one data tracker.
Find out how Johnson County is using cloud-based data to address recidivism and increase access to public health services.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
Small and large cities, rural and metro, can take the fiber journey and become gigabit cities.
Amazon Web Services will host its Public Sector Summit June 20-21, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
A letter from 63 senators to the FCC chair urges funding rural broadband access investments as soon as possible.
The StormSense project in Virginia is a smart solution for municipalities that want to face their storm damage challenges head on -- with data analytics, forecasts and tech tools that empower emergency planning and improve community resilience.
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