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.
‘They’re not ready for prime time': San Francisco fire chief says robotaxis interfere with responses
Robotaxis have run through emergency tape, blocked firehouses and proved almost impossible to move out of the way
Federal regulators propose every railroad, nearly 600, push out details on chemicals carried to every first responder near a derailment
Portland’s new battery-powered Volterra fire engine is the second electric fire truck in service in the country
Despite limited managerial experience, millennial mayors warrant examination for their skills and accomplishments.
With components sourced worldwide, Byron Bay will bring 100 passengers on the world’s first solar-powered locomotive from its center 3km to a tony precinct.
Indian Railways has nurtured the successful installation of solar rooftop arrays on light rail cars, reducing diesel reliance in Delhi, India.
Open government initiatives are likely to organize around leveraging private sector partnerships to achieve goals by June 2019. Is NTIS the framework?
See what drone tests are happening across seven public safety use cases from everyday search and rescue to full-scale disaster recovery efforts
Louisiana’s IT consolidation saved $70 million in three years. Governments modernize IT to increase cybersecurity and reduce the costs of legacy systems.
Insider cybsercurity awareness is a top concern of local governments, but many don’t have programs to address it. These resources can get cities started.
The GCC election infrastructure forum includes local elections officials, state elections directors and DHS and U.S. Election Assistance Commission members.
Through education and training, Dan Pease, CIO of Tulsa County, Okla., is leading IT to empower government in managing risks and reducing costs.
The new Gov2Go mobile services platform can be integrated with existing local government online services and is free to mobile users.
Collaboration, support from leadership and centralized IT systems and processes are some of the cybersecurity best practices securing Denver elections.
The largest voting machine manufacturers have until the end of the month to tell lawmakers about efforts to assure election cybersecurity
Are connected roads the answer to the country’s infrastructure problem? With integrated technology, these smart streets may be able to pay for themselves.
Secure mobile command platform uses geofencing to track field personnel and enables streaming of images from multiple still and video cameras to any device.
DHS developed a device that uses microwaves and fits in a suitcase that has been finding victims buried in disaster ruins since 2015.
Ensuring police service is more than just keeping the lights on. Christine Robson, IT manager, addresses the challenges in the Durham, Ontario, region.
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