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.
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.
Advanced video processing devices applied to roadway infrastructure and artificial intelligence will provide university researchers access to automated detection of near miss events and other real-time traffic data.
Many municipalities are taking advantage of grant programs and new technologies to support water system maintenance and innovation projects
A network of public and private organizations recently received a $145,000 workforce development grant from the National Fund for Workforce Solutions
Public agencies are ready to adopt the latest technologies to connect with residents and deliver services more effectively
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are experimenting with new traffic technology that could reduce commute times by 40 percent
A growing number of funding opportunities are becoming available to municipal organizations interested in improving access to broadband connectivity
School districts across the country are tapping into grant programs to buy or upgrade educational technologies to enhance the quality of education provided to students
This January, a personal unmanned aerial system (UAS) crashed on to the White House lawn. While the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intended to bring forward new regulations for the public and commercial use of UAS in 2015, this incident seems to have accelerated the timetable.
Many cities are adopting new technologies and strategies to make emergency management more efficient
Police departments across the country are taking advantage of state and federal grants to upgrade equipment, test new innovations and expand local services
Governments use technology to keep residents connected and safe during severe weather.
West Des Moines is using state-of-the-art camera technology to gather data on street conditions during snow and ice storms
GIS technology is helping municipal agencies monitor resources and plan data-driven projects more effectively
A new alert system is being tested in Maryland that warns pedestrians of approaching buses in an effort to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities
Law enforcement and healthcare professionals in Camden are launched a data sharing platform to study the overlap between public safety and medical care
Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., both received high rankings in a recent survey of digital programs across the country
Baton Rouge is collaborating with the tech sector to develop a transit solution to manage and mitigate the city-parish’s traffic congestion concerns
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