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 city officials laud the decision to install more cameras as a boon for public safety, others note the slippery slope of utilizing a technology that can be abused.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology tested the algorithms of 99 mostly commercial software providers that voluntarily submitted their technology for review
Baltimore officials hope the technology will help deter the record-setting crime the city has been experiencing; privacy advocates are skeptical
Pasadena plans to spend $6.4 million on new financial management software to improve monitoring efforts
The creative crosswalk is intended to improve pedestrian safety and contribute to the district’s vitality
Local authorities utilized a mass communication system to quickly bring the boy home
Local authorities utilized a mass communication system to quickly bring the boy home
Experts weigh in on what energy topics should be public knowledge
The city’s $2.5 million tech upgrade is expected to significantly improve customer service while improving the efficiency of government operations
There are assets that are essential to the nation’s security, public health and safety, economic vitality and way of life
An energy expert explains why wind farms are strategically placed near rural communities
A solar scientist wants to use solar forecasting to help predict how much energy the panels in a solar farm will produce.
A solar scientist wants to use solar forecasting to help predict how much energy the panels in a solar farm will produce.
Lafayette bus customers can now use Google Maps to navigate the transit system and will soon have access to free Wi-Fi as they travel
A data expert explains what may be holding local governments back from optimizing open data technologies
A new report from Freedman Consulting, LLC, discusses the role of municipal Wi-Fi networks in achieving smarter, more responsive communities
An MIT researcher provides an in-depth look at the future of solar power
A new tech competition was held with the goal to foster a new generation of rescue robots that could help save lives when the next disaster hits
Taking a business approach, the CIO in Durham County, N.C., is improving social services and forged an open data partnership with municipal government
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