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.
While implementing a smart city program is often easier said than done, overcoming these challenges will have your city on its way to hyperconnectivity in no time
The city’s police chief calls the cameras in street lights ‘a game changer.’ Critics aren’t so sure, especially given that the program was introduced as a way to save energy and money instead of a way to collect data in public spaces.
Before the 2016 presidential election, when Russian state hackers targeted voting systems across the country, the job of local election officials could have been described as akin to a wedding planner, who keeps track of who will be showing up on Election Day and ensures all the equipment and supplies are in place. Not any more.
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”
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
DOE energy efficiency partners are reaching new levels of savings and sustainability
By following these steps, local governments and agencies will create a transparent open bidding process
Sidewalk Labs is an urban innovation company that will develop technology at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds
Demand for device interconnectivity and common standards for data security, spur cutting-edge innovation in IoT for smart buildings, finds Frost & Sullivan
Local police department applied for and was awarded a $50,000 grant to pay for a surveillance system
As boundaries blur between the digital and the physical, artists are remaking the metropolis into a playful, human experience
Boston plans to expand its use of goats to maintain city greenspaces more efficiently
Louisville is building a Wi-Fi network free to the public
Philadelphia is upgrading its open data offerings with a new visualization tool meant to improve the quality of data releases and make downloads easier
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