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.

New software the companies plan to add to phones would make it easier to use Bluetooth wireless technology to track down people who may have been infected by COVID-19
The app is designed to provide first responders with expert information and allow them to screen their symptoms
North Carolina is under a stay-at-home order that bans gatherings of more than 10 people, though there are exceptions for essential employees like those who work in government
27 organizations and individuals selected as frontrunners in call for ideas that taps into potential of Green Line in St. Paul
Information technology will make getting from Point A to Point B in increasingly congested cities manageable, with or without one’s own car, experts say
Water-saving techniques have been around for years, but it can be tough to show how such building modifications can pay off for owners
A team of elder Silicon Valley scientists is building a “cloud whitener” designed to cool a warming planet
The two-year study will be funded through a $715,000 Federal Highway Administration grant administered by the Illinois DOT and the Chicago DOT
AeroFarms will grow up to 2 million pounds per year of baby leafy greens and herbs in an environmentally controlled, safe, and sanitary facility
Santa Fe Irrigation District customers cut water use by a total of 42% in May 2015 compared to the same period in 2013
The center works to expand the clean technology industry in the state, and is helping to fund the energy institute’s forthcoming Worcester incubator
Rather than removing all of the posts, some can be used for bicycle amenities
The funding will be used to help gather city data and develop new policies on a variety of issues such as transit and job creation
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