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.
Responder Corp, RapidSOS, the Orleans Parish Communication District and the Western Fire Chiefs Association were awarded the grant to develop the R2 Network
AAA Ambulance Service reported that some individuals’ personal information was accessed during the breach, including names, social security numbers and medical information
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
Smart city researchers say traffic lights will go out like the horse-drawn carriages they were created for with self-driving cars and reliable Internet.
Transportation for America and Sidewalk Labs will provide support and tools so selected cities can begin piloting connected streets projects.
The NYPA is investing in technology to improve equipment operations and maintenance and increase power generation from renewables.
Police1 columnist Mike Bires advises on how law enforcement departments can handle the harassment of Internet trolls that come along with social media.
Lori Pinz leads Pueblo, Colo., with an ethic of stewardship and automation savvy that reduces the city’s overall annual operations and maintenance costs.
A new partnership will offer Wisconsin counties a chance to go paperless with greater exposure to Skyward’s Municipality Management Suite.
Collaborative innovation created RainWatch, a predictive tool that has helped Seattle proactively address rain events neighborhood by neighborhood.
Our columnist reviews key learnings from the largest civic tech conference. California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom addresses barriers to innovation.
John Zimmer, the co-founder of Lyft reviews the three most important changes that will revolutionize transportation over the next 10 years.
A recent survey of state and federal CSIOs and analysis from the report’s co-author can help advise local governments on cybersecurity risk.
Surveillance cameras, a bomb robot and text-based emergency alerts led to the arrest of New York City pressure cooker bomber suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami.
Columnist Dr. Alex Bäcker discusses increasing citizen satisfaction in government services through multilingual technologies and mobile queuing.
This is the first time the U.S. is testing males infected with Wolbachia bacteria to control mosquito populations that spread Zika virus and other diseases.
To increase smart city planning and pilot testing, Washington D.C.'s CTO hosts Demo Days for the private sector and district departments to collaborate.
DDoS attacks compromise civic open data programs, but an effective strategy against cybersecurity threats-- and knowing what questions to ask vendors--can help local governments stay secure.
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