Article To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector 11th April 2023 Last month, President Biden released a National Cybersecurity Strategy that recognizes the role state and local governments play in protecting critical infrastructure and the constituents that depend on these services. Together, state and local governments can meet the goals of this strategy through partnerships with the private sector that draw on the latest technologies and […]
Gallery Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs 7th April 2023 Sparked by federal investment and an economy that’s rapidly prioritizing green energy production, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. EV sales increased by 65% last year, topping 800,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book. Amid this wave, some American cities have more infrastructure in place to support EVs than others—most […]
Article Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets 6th April 2023 Installing electric vehicle (EV)-charging infrastructure is a crucial first step in achieving sustainability goals, says Desmond Wheatley, CEO of clean technology company Beam Global. “Just get started. Investing in just one EV charging station is a feat in and of itself that should be celebrated as we aim to electrify our future. Once you begin […]
News IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change 5th April 2023 To compete, private businesses are quick to adapt to tech advancements. Public safety organizations, on the other hand, are slower to adapt given their responsibility to safeguard constituents and their property. Especially in the fire service, leadership is slow to adopt new ways of doing things. And if something doesn’t work the first time, it’s […]
News IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever 3rd April 2023 Between the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the North America 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by 11 U.S. cities along with five others in Mexico and Canada, American cities are gearing up to host some of their largest sporting events ever in the […]
Article Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments 31st March 2023 The public sector is a magnet for cyber criminals, as state and local governments continue to battle a wave of malware attacks every year. Adversaries understand that state and local governments, through no fault of their own, have limited budgets and overextended security teams, many of which are stressed by alert fatigue and the complexity […]
News IWCE 2023: Telecommunications technology expo highlights city solutions like smart pavement 30th March 2023 Time is marching on and so is telecommunications technology — these days, at a breakneck pace. The IWCE 2023 exposition in Las Vegas, Nev. this week highlighted tech-forward city solutions like smart streetlights, city-wide networks, 5G, satellites, and roadways that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles speeding along at 65 miles per hour. “Modular, prefab infrastructure as […]
News IWCE 2023: Enhanced bandwidth and cybersecurity in the face of natural disasters 28th March 2023 In the aftermath of natural disasters or emergency incidents, much focus is placed on the actions of frontline first responders as they rescue those in need and mitigate the immediate danger. Meanwhile, the support functions of telecommunication professionals often go unseen—both literally and figuratively—even when the radio waves above are just as congested as the […]
Article How state and local CIOs can prioritize security, cloud and legacy systems 22nd March 2023 NASCIO recently released the annual State CIO Top Ten Policy and Technology Priorities for 2023—and cybersecurity and risk management, legacy modernization and cloud services rank near the top. With rising cybersecurity concerns, a growing emphasis on upgrading legacy systems, and a desire for more flexible, cloud-based technology, CIOs are focused on solutions that efficiently and […]
Article Cloud services: A cloudy forecast for state and local governments 15th March 2023 Cloud services continues to grow exponentially making it flourish into a multi-billion-dollar industry. According to a survey by Synergy Research Group, the global cloud infrastructure services market grew by 35 percent in 2020, with the top five cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Google, Alibaba and IBM) capturing more than 70 percent of the market […]
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