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.
As many as 12 percent of voters nationally, or an estimated 16 million people, will continue to use electronic-only machines -- which do not produce an auditable paper record of every vote cast -- despite well-documented cybersecurity risks.
Registered voters will log in to an online portal using their name and date of birth to get access to their ballot.
State officials have said they’ve seen no evidence that any election-related data was compromised. But they also long refused to submit the server image for an independent examination.
The city released its 2015 Greenworks Philadelphia Progress Report highlighting sustainability projects and achievements throughout the community
ConnectHome will link 270,000 households, and 200,000 children, with broadband access in 28 communities
A public transportation program that helps users map routes to their destinations is expanding into six Pennsylvania counties
Governments face an expanding need to stay on top of and react to trends and innovations that increasingly are disrupting their economies
The pilot program will connect over 275,000 low-income households – and nearly 200,000 children – with the support they need to access the Internet at home
New research shows active populations create successful cities
Teams from Virginia’s agencies will compete over 48 hours to create new and innovative applications
Multi-million dollar investment highlights growing agency trend to transform business processes with mobile and online efficiency
Read the results of an in-depth study into state legislature website functionality and performance
Measuring the sizes of chopped-down trees from their stumps is what D.C.’s Urban Forestry Administration can now do with updated technology
After a successful pilot program with body cameras, Indianapolis’ proposed 2016 budget will include a request for them and dashboard cameras for police cars
The Middletown Town council voted unanimously to approve the record plan for a combination data center and natural gas co-generation power plant
SomerStat is a performance management initiative that helps supervise city departments and use timely data to inform decision-making and implement ideas
The report quantifies the differences in health, infrastructure and ecosystem impacts under the two scenarios
The grassroots movement aims to engage local residents in campaigns to boost sustainability and economic growth by nurturing community resilience
The designation means as many as 400 people in the Greater Akron area will get training for high tech jobs by the end of 2016
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