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.
Deputy Chief Jan Wright told Burlington’s mayor Monday that she used a fake Facebook account to engage citizens in police policy talk -- just hours after her predecessor resigned over his own use of a fake account.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology found that facial recognition accuracy could fall below 10% when using ceiling-mounted cameras commonly found in stores and government buildings
Rural residents experience mental disorders and drug addiction just as much as their urban counterparts, and their need for mental health services is similar. But rural suicide rates are greater than urban ones, and the gap has grown steadily since 1999.
Baytown, Texas; Reno, Nevada; Chula Vista, California and Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta stand out in company’s annual gov website competition
Having finally upgraded its municipal Web platform, the city wants to convert citizens into regular clients while protecting their digital assets
Detroit is installing a parking system that uses technology tied to license plates to improve enforcement efficiency and increase options for payment
California is working to upgrade the internet connectivity speed at all public libraries statewide
Residents in Santa Cruz County can use a app to report potholes, trash and other quality-of-life problems to officials – and see how fast they get fixed
The farm, located 115 feet below a busy South London street, uses hydroponic techniques to grow pesticide-free crops
BSMART helps the Chattanooga police give the local three-foot passing law some teeth
Oslo has taken a decidedly adorable stand in the battle to save pollinators, with its new “bee highway”
Startup technology is opening up a window into local government spending at an unprecedented level of detail
A Canadian city is trying to prevent collisions with the installation of public art in major intersections
California created nearly 2,000 clean energy and clean transportation jobs in the first quarter
A consortium of tech contributors posted required and optional fields to GitHub and now wants input on how to improve it
After decades of urban decline, Buffalo is suddenly experiencing something new: an economic turnaround, helped by the unlikely sector of renewable energy
This system will allow first responders and dispatchers to communicate over a web-based program using computers and mobile devices in emergency situations
The City of Lebanon was awarded a $250,000 Clean Tennessee Energy grant to help implement the planned waste-to-energy biomass gasification project
Residents who take advantage of the Green Alert program will receive a text message when the National Weather Service issues an advisory for severe weather
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