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.
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
How police, schools can work together to prevent school shootings and improve student safety
Learn about how to curb abuse in your agency or facility
Haot says solutions can be forged through transparency as well as through collaborations between the public and private sector
The company is looking to take more steps like converting the trash into a type of fuel, which would result in recycling 75 percent of waste
The new initiative aims to provide fresh food to the region’s food deserts
The Glasgow Electric Plant Board is installing electricity-storing batteries at dozens of homes to help reduce emissions during peak energy demand
The alliance offers the rural members multiple advantages. One of the most important is in purchasing
To reduce crime, build streets that invite people to walk on them at all hours of the day and night
The event, dubbed Beta City and set for Oct. 1, will allow attendees to have hands-on interaction with the region’s entrepreneurs
Is it possible to have a sustainable highway? The Mission Zero Corridor Project in West Georgia believes that it is
The company says commuters could use JPods to avoid rush-hour congestion and weather-related traffic problems
Department of Energy funding will help SMUD’s system be more adaptable to climate change
A company plans to use fracking technology on a small scale to help clean up groundwater pollution at its soybean extraction plant in Lincoln
Sustainability
The project seeks to replicate urban chaos with traffic jams and unpredictable pedestrians, alongside suburban streetscapes, superhighways and rural roads
The city of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University are working together to employ technology to find rugged roadways for repair
Regular water-quality monitoring ensures that the Mirror Pool is always safe for those who enjoy splashing around in it
In addition to standard equipment, firefighters also deployed a drone — the first live test of a technology they’ve been piloting for about two months
Knight Prototype Fund helps people explore early-stage media and information ideas with $35,000 in funding
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