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.
People are selling fake tests and supplies and using phishing emails to collect personal and financial information
The digital divide leaves some of the most vulnerable Americans at a significant disadvantage when it comes to accessing the real-time information people need to respond to COVID-19
County systems are slowing coming back online following an attack by Ryuk, the Russian ransomware known for its targeting of local governments.
City leaders have announced a partnership with WaterSmart software, a program which monitors water usage
Lack of expertise and knowledge of compliance practices hurting adoption of cloud-computing technologies and collaboration
Even with a warrant, “we can’t access any of the information on that phone”
By the summer of 2015, four states – California, South Carolina, Nevada, and New Jersey* – enacted laws requiring certain officers to wear them
Affordable car sharing operating with a fleet electric vehicles provides the solution studies say can have a huge impact on greenhouse gas emissions
The factory is expected to create nearly 3,000 high-tech jobs in Western New York, and 5,000 jobs in New York State
Local leaders, planners, engineers and visionaries use a range of innovative and tested techniques to make a community more livable and walkable.
New resource provides real-world policy ideas for collaborative broadband development
New research suggests street designs and intersections could be safer if urban planners took bicycle crash data into account
Total US natural gas-fired electric generation in April surpassed coal-fired power generation for the first time in history
Lower costs, ridership barriers and passenger congestion are among the possible benefits
“What are the top 10 ways any person can speed the global transition to sustainable energy?”
A new state Department of Natural Resources call center can issue permits at any time of day or night
In January, the Portland Water Bureau in Oregon launched the first project in the U.S. to produce energy from in-pipe hydropower in a city water pipeline
Google Fiber will bring San Antonio residents access to “Gigabit” Internet connections up to 1,000 Megabits per second
Technology needs to keep pace with demand as urban areas around the world continue to grow. Experts debate whose job it is to keep our cities working
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