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Buffalo, N.Y.’s 48 hours to navigate a mission-critical transition to remote work

In Buffalo, N.Y., 311 is a vital lifeline for the city, providing an always-on call resource for the city’s 250,000 residents to reach city government. When the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a stay-at-home order, city officials knew a surge of calls was coming, and they needed to act fast to keep their front-line communications channel open. […]

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Local governments in Texas respond to cold snap, power grid failure

As many Texans remain without power due to an ongoing cold snap in the state, local governments are taking varied measures to try to help their communities where they can. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which controls most of Texas’s power, said on Friday that it has returned to normal operating conditions, CNBC […]

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Pennsylvania county will light up its buildings with hydro-electric power

A planned hydropower plant will supply electricity for county-run operations in Allegheny County, Pa., according to an announcement by County Executive Rich Fitzgerald. Boston-based Rye Development LLC will finance and build the 17.8-megawatt plant along the Ohio River at the Emsworth Main Channel Dam, near Pittsburgh. Under the terms of a 35-year power purchase agreement […]

Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies

In the wake of the coronavirus, economic recovery is top of mind for all city leaders, the majority of whom believe that investing in infrastructure and technology can spur a rebound. Yet current analyses indicate that we only have funding available to cover approximately 57 percent of infrastructure system improvements through 2029, leaving an investment gap […]

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Three ways the public sector can minimize remote workforce PC refresh headaches

Public sector IT organizations must find ways and tools to automate and streamline processes while minimizing hands-on IT involvement in setting up and migrating PCs

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The future of transportation – leveraging smart solutions to boost user experience

It is only a matter of time before cities worldwide embrace technology to improve transit and connect people to economic opportunities and each other – safely

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Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work

With their versatility and reliability, UTVs are the perfect vehicle to help keep a city or county running smoothly

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Hackers attempt to poison water supply in Florida town

In a cyberattack on Feb. 5, hackers remotely accessed the water treatment plant in Oldsmar, Fla., briefly changing the levels of lye in the drinking water. According to Pinellas County (Fla.) Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said in a press conference that the level of sodium hydroxide—the main ingredient in drain cleaner— was changed from 100 parts […]

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Chicago becomes first city to use free COVID-19 vaccine scheduling tool for cities and states

A new tool that streamlines finding real-time COVID-19 vaccine appointments and booking them is available free of charge for any city, state and large care organization to implement. Chicago is the first city to implement the tool, known as the Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler, according to a news release. In Chicago, the vaccine scheduler aggregates data […]

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Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery

The benefits of bridging the digital divide go beyond social responsibility. There are distinct economic returns attached to getting the unconnected online.

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Buffalo, N.Y.’s 48 hours to navigate a mission-critical transition to remote work

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Local governments in Texas respond to cold snap, power grid failure

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Pennsylvania county will light up its buildings with hydro-electric power

Hi-tech sewers can help safeguard public health, environment and economies

Commentary

Three ways the public sector can minimize remote workforce PC refresh headaches

Commentary

The future of transportation – leveraging smart solutions to boost user experience

Commentary

Five reasons why city managers should put utility vehicles to work

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Hackers attempt to poison water supply in Florida town

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Chicago becomes first city to use free COVID-19 vaccine scheduling tool for cities and states

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Bridging the digital divide by fostering digital inclusion and economic recovery

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