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.
Though often short on details, which presumably will come later, Brown outlined a variety of proposals to make Buffalo a technology-savvy, inclusive community.
Nuro said it plans to deploy fewer than 100 vehicles this year, but has permission from NHTSA to eventually run as many as 2,500. The delivery vehicles, equipped with laser, camera and radar sensors, will travel with regular traffic on public roads.
The King Tides Project helps people all over the world understand how sea level rise will impact their lives.
A Downtown Partnership are taking a close look at a concept that would involve altering part of Liberty Avenue into what’s called a “shared space.”
Facial-recognition software has identified roughly 1,600 questionable applications in the five months it has been in use — averaging about 320 a month
Experts recommend six fixes California can implement based on Australia’s successful water allocation system reforms
Officials are creating a video, lesson plans and handouts on sexting, which they plan to distribute to all schools beginning this fall
For agencies looking to attract and retain the best and brightest talent, delivering on tech expectations is essential
The program displays useful information at a quick glance for first responders
The first eight winners were announced in a $42 million, 100-city data-use program sponsored by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s foundation
The safety precaution would fit in with the city’s larger Vision Zero push
Switchboard allows different city bureaus to post what they need and be matched with vendors faster than a conventional request for proposal
The Idaho Cybersecurity Task Force will be charged with developing policies, programs and strategies to detect vulnerabilities and prevent attacks
The Neighborhood Notification Act directed the San Francisco 311 Customer Service Center to develop the city’s first centralized permit notification system and tool to inform citizens of major development projects happening in their neighborhood.
American state governments could stand to save $3.49 from their budgets for every $1 that’s invested in IT
A new report suggests energy agencies are consistenly underselling solar PV production
It’s safer to walk and bike where more people walk and bike because that’s where drivers pay better attention
Harnessing municipal data, it’s easier to prioritize where to concentrate inspection efforts. GitHub makes it easier for cities to use the city’s model
Students at Alphapointe technology camp are using tablets to learn things like how to read books, search the web, send emails and take notes
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