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.
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Sonoma County fire officials will “teach” an artificial intelligence system to identify smoke and avoid false positives
In some states, getting a COIVD-19 vaccination appointment has felt like winning the lottery, but it doesn’t have to be this way
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.
Use Boston’s analytical toolkit, CityScore, to customize your own city’s daily, monthly and weekly scores.
Mobile stroke units have evolved to increase safety, optimize medic work environments and improve patient comfort.
GPS-based school bus tracking systems, some with smartphone apps, help school districts better communicate bus location information with parents.
From the U.S. Department of Transportation comes a free app that can fill your pocket with the latest U.S. transit trends data.
A U.S. Court of Appeals broadband decision prevents two cities from pursuing self-determination of strategies to increase access to underserved communities.
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