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 destructive cyberattacks on U.S. targets ebbed when Tehran reached a nuclear deal with the Obama administration in 2015. The killing early Friday in Iraq of Quds Force commander Gen. Qassam Soleimani — long after Trump scrapped the nuclear deal — completely alters the equation.
Here’s the rub: If you can view video on an app, it’s possible that a skilled hacker can, too.
The Associated Press provides an overview of the new laws set to take effect around the country in regard to electric vehicles, police use-of-force, opioids and more.
States and localities need to partner with automated carmakers to establish an alternative tax system, according to a new Brookings Institution report
The green plant will be much cheaper to operate and much healthier for the environment than previous facilities
The City of San Bruno is taking its conservation and customer service efforts to the next level
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission would like to see the nation’s oldest interstate highway reborn through innovation and technology
Gilbert, Arizona, created a department to develop policies for social media, digital communications, web initiatives and other tools to serve the public
The Dublin San Ramon Services District deployed a website with an advanced content management system and a mobile-friendly platform to improve communication
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The company’s Info Cycle project aims to improve the understanding of how urban streets work for cars and bikes alike
100 speakers and over 950 attendees gathered in Boston to discuss the latest trends and the new energy paradigm for more resilient and sustainable cities
The county’s 911 dispatch centers will transition to an advanced GPS-based system that allows dispatchers to see and track emergency vehicles at all times
The contract deal resolves a feud over disability benefits, while adding 20 five-member engine companies and providing 11 percent raises over seven years
This report is the first to compile a panoply of legislation, policies, regulations and current law into a single, easily accessible and reviewable document.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will introduce exemptions for a controversial citywide “cloud tax”
The annual survey recognizes leading examples of counties using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies
The Foundation is dedicating an additional $64 million to 100RC, boosting the total commitment to the global resilience initiative to $164 million
The state’s Economic Development Department aims to foster startups that generate jobs
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