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.
On-Demand Webinar: Best practices for building rich conversational experiences for your constituents
Get an inside look at how state and local agencies are using technologies like Google Cloud and Dialogflow to enable remote workforce collaboration and engage citizens with tools like virtual intelligent agents
Body camera use is increasing in the United States even though research on their effectiveness is mixed
The East Fork Fire Protection District is one of Nevada’s largest combination fire and EMS agencies. Hear how their Battalion Chief led the department to integrate complex crew scheduling with human capital management and payroll in a unified cloud platform
Electric cars are already becoming commonplace in municipal fleets - offering cost savings and reduced emissions to help a city achieve sustainability goals
Worldwide, cities are experimenting with new strategies to conserve water through Internet of Things technologies and innovation.
Both winners will receive a $100,000 award, aimed at replication and dissemination of their innovations, at ceremonies in their home cities
This award is given annually for creative, sustainable initiatives that protect the health and environment of communities while strengthening economies
Wyoming’s funds will be targeted at improving freight traffic flows through the Interstate 80 corridor
Louisville has made, and continues to make, recent strides toward achieving a status many cities covet: tech hub
The grant enables the school to provide Chromebooks for its third- and fourth-grade students and iPads for students in kindergarten through second grade
Every year, a global event is held where citizens, artists and activists come together to transform metered parking spaces into temporary public places
NYC will receive $20 million to test Connected Vehicle and infrastructure concepts as part of the national Connected Vehicle Pilot deployment program.
The City of Fargo, along with its parking manager, Interstate Parking, is announcing a new way to pay for parking right from your smartphone
Cities across the country are reviewing and upgrading their emergency management protocol to ensure agencies are ready for worst case scenarios
Vehicle-to-vehicle technology offers great promise, but personal privacy is a significant concern to many Americans
The grants will go to 73 police agencies in 42 states, helping purchase 21,000 cameras that officers wear on uniforms to record interactions with citizens
A new city of Philadelphia data release makes it easier to get data about city properties
Smart Cities will invest over $160 million in federal research and more than 25 technology collaborations to help communities tackle key challenges
The technology provides groundbreaking ozone treatment and industry-leading disinfection at Clarksville Water Treatment Plant
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