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.

Tennessee is one of only 14 states without a statutory requirement of a paper record of all ballots — regarded by most election security experts as crucial to ensuring accurate vote-counting.
Patrick Peterson of AutoDetective explores the hurdles and benefits of autonomous vehicles in fleet management and law enforcement, from acquisition to maintenance, data security and offsetting expenses.
The large-scale training exercise simulated a 7.7 magnitude earthquake centered along the southwest segment of the New Madrid Seismic Zone near Memphis, Tennessee, incorporating a number of response and recovery missions.
The new expanded database includes quick facts on public pensions for local and state governments
Mark Davidoff, Michigan managing partner at Deloitte LLP, announced the deployment of the Social Progress Index (SPI), a new social wellbeing measurement tool
Maryland has applied for a $27.8 million federal grant to study the feasibility of a high-speed super-conducting magnetic levitation train
Detroit is experimenting with open data initiatives to improve services to citizens
A survey reveals the scale of technology’s influence on business with the majority of firms now planning to automate operations and practices
The lab is a converted ambulance that was donated to Anoka County by Allina Emergency services
Massive global interest from developers and coders drives competition expansion to 12 cities
Walnut Way is finding the water it needs for an expanding urban agriculture demonstration campus of gardens and orchards
California water managers and environmentalists are urging adoption of a polarizing water recycling policy known as direct potable reuse.
What are the best public transportation systems in the world and why?
IT spend in the global public sector continues to decline in 2015 as government’s focus on digital – Gartner’s highlights the most important trends
It seems many US politicians suffer from politics. If an algorithm could make decisions for them, what would it look like conceptually?
Technologists weighed in on the conditions necessary for successful municipal broadband Internet service provision and operation.
Code for Nashville will host the National Day of Civic Hacking 2015, commonly known as Hack for Change, at Music City Center
London’s technology startups attracted in excess of half a billion dollars of VC funding in the first quarter
London’s technology startups attracted in excess of half a billion dollars of VC funding in the first quarter