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 government’s action comes as suicide rates have increased across the U.S. over the past two decades, and dramatically so — by more than 30% — in half of U.S. states.
It’s not clear how criteria will be used to evaluate proposals, but companies that share data, ensure public safety and privacy when testing, and promote job creation would fare better than those that don’t.
Officials said that city emails and phones, 311 customer service and online payments were affected. 911 and emergency services were still functioning properly.
The city of Chico plans to install 450 smart meters in the core downtown area and four kiosks at two of the major city lots
Work teams learn, practice, and apply innovative tools and methods to create novel solutions that address challenges faced by the public sector
The AltSchool is part tech startup and part school, with students working off of personalized playlists, and engineers working with teachers
“What conditions favor local renewable energy development by local governments in the absence of robust national support and poor national grid conditions?”
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The partnership marks the first large-scale project designed to help transform San Jose into a smart, connected city
“What are some common myths or misconceptions holding local governments back from taking full advantage of big data, analytics and other open data resources?”
The commonwealth’s Tech Hub Caucus wants to create a matchmaking service for startups and municipalities
CaCS is collecting a large number of local government documents, storing the documents on the cloud and making them available to other researchers
City farming, the process of growing plants in fully controlled environment, hinges on the development of light recipes - manipulation of the light spectrum
Car manufacturers are working on new active safety systems that activate before a potential accident to prevent or reduce the severity of crashes
To create artificial the islands, the Dutch use a technique called the “pancake method”
DOE energy efficiency partners are reaching new levels of savings and sustainability
CIOs can play an important role in integrating processes, tools, and strategies across local government agencies
A report finds high penetration of variable renewable generation to be manageable without compromising reliability, as shown in Texas and Colorado
Local police department applied for and was awarded a $50,000 grant to pay for a surveillance system
By following these steps, local governments and agencies will create a transparent open bidding process
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