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 digital divide that disproportionately affects rural areas, African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans on tribal lands is now more burdensome than ever
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The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
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
After Wellington highlighted the confusing parking space, the NYC Department of Transportation repainted the spot to mark it more clearly as no-parking zone
A drastic increase in close encounters between passenger aircraft and drones is prompting demands from U.S. lawmakers for tighter regulation and enforcement
One intern said the work she’s done has helped to ignite her interest in technology and startup
“In the U.S. energy system, what can the government do to best enable the use of new clean energy technologies?”
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