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.
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The case is likely to fuel a movement in Detroit and around the U.S. protesting racial injustice at the hands of police
Police reform efforts are increasingly looking at law enforcement organizations’ use of surveillance technologies
Today’s governments face numerous challenges, including modernizing business applications, attracting and retaining quality talent and providing more to their citizens.
Boston’s website content manager advises on how to approach migrating existing content to a new website, and offers some tips on moving the process forward.
Leveraging relevant Federal and private sector data sets, the President is calling on local governments and community partners to create tech tools that give all Americans opportunity for upward mobility.
When development plans reach a stalemate, gamification may help bring stakeholders to consensus.
From eclipsing natural disasters to devastating economic downturns, how will you get back up and running quickly?
See how the city of Philadelphia, Pa. is using technology to improve communication with city residents.
With an open data platform, there are virtually endless ways for cities to connect with residents.
Our columnist Derek Porter encourages local governments to embrace disruptive technologies.
BART is improving operations and seeing a $3.11 return on every dollar invested in their enterprise GIS system.
The city of Bakersfield, Calif. has launched a new, full-service website that is customizable for residents, easy-to-use for visitors, and completely interactive with a mobile app.
Despite concerns for light pollution, cities are still looking to LEDs to reduce emissions and save money. But a modeling methodology can help planners and engineers analyze lighting designs based on their unique inputs.
City of Los Angeles partnered with Esri to build GeoHub, a GIS portal of more than 500 maps, and will develop new transit-related applications to inform the public, first responders, and decision-makers.
GE Lighting and ShotSpotter plan to bring gunshot detection to street lights.
Unexpected superheroes coordinate illegal dumping response in Lima, Peru.
The city of Flint, Mich. is depending on the UM-Flint GIS Center to uncover where lead pipes lay within its tainted public water system.
The findings show mayors overwhelmingly identified these three technologies to be the “most promising” technologies for curbing climate emissions and reducing energy use in their cities
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