Article The unsung heroes: How state and local governments can prepare for federal shutdowns 20th October 2022 Congress narrowly avoided yet another government shutdown this month by passing a 10-week continuous resolution—a bill to sustain government funding at current levels. While a shutdown was averted this time, the frequency and length of federal government shutdowns are increasing; out of the four “true” shutdowns in our nation’s history, three have occurred in the […]
Article Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month—More trick than treat? 19th October 2022 The month of October starts with Cybersecurity Awareness Month and culminates with Halloween. So, as we enter another Halloween season and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, youngsters will be traversing neighborhoods with cute and imaginative costumes ringing doorbells innocently saying, “trick or treat.” They will do so without a thought as to what that term actually means. […]
Article Good news for state and local IT directors—more funds available to update systems 14th October 2022 Public IT administrators are getting much needed monies to upgrade their agencies’ hardware and software, says Dean Johnson, senior executive government advisor, public sector at Ensono, a tech advisory firm and managed service provider (MSP). “We are in an unprecedented time right now,” Johnson says. “For the first time in decades, most states are flush […]
News State cybersecurity organizations in ‘heightened risk environment,’ according to report 11th October 2022 As state and local cybersecurity organizations across the United States emerge from a few difficult years, one aspect of the future is for certain: It will be shaped by the same digital advancements that, since the pandemic’s outset, have propelled the nation into an unprecedented era of technological innovation in the public sector. “While it […]
News Report: Rapid growth of e-scooter programs has led to a ‘patchwork approach to safety’ 10th October 2022 Across the United States, e-scooter programs are taking communities by storm—’micromobility’ electric scooters can be found in the middle of city sidewalks, along curbs and resting in alleyways. Amid this booming trend, municipal administrators are struggling to balance the many benefits of e-scooters—like positive economic impacts and their ease of use—with safety implications. A new report […]
News Rural Minnesota community test drives autonomous shuttle service that features ADA-compliant minivans 7th October 2022 To this point, experimentations with autonomous vehicle technology has been mostly centered in large, connected cities like Las Vegas. A rural region in Minnesota is working to change that: In a first-of-its-kind rural pilot program called goMARTI (Minnesota’s Autonomous Rural Transit Initiative), a fleet of five self-driving Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS minivans, three of which will […]
Article Building 100 percent digital state and local governments 6th October 2022 During the global COVID-19 pandemic, many systems moved online to limit face-to-face interactions, including within state and local governments. Government processes that required citizens to show up in person, like renewing driver’s licenses or applying for unemployment, are now available partially or completely online. With the familiarity of online interactions—from online shopping to paying bills […]
Article Cities need to look at total picture when buying technology 30th September 2022 Procurement teams need to take a holistic approach when acquiring technology, says Bill Campbell, senior vice president of North America at Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial Division. Hexagon offers a variety of digital reality solutions. Its products combine sensor, software and autonomous technologies. The firm puts data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and […]
Article Satellite IoT brings calm before and after the storm 27th September 2022 According to the World Meteorological Association, the number of natural disasters has increased five times over the last 50 years, mainly driven by climate change and extreme weather. However, improved early warnings and disaster management strategies have led to a decrease in the number of disaster related deaths by almost three-fold. The National Oceanic & […]
Article How city and county IT leaders can enhance resiliency of critical infrastructure in a busy storm season 26th September 2022 Top forecasting organizations are projecting this year’s Atlantic hurricane season to finish with an above-average amount of storm activity. As we move into the peak of the season, now is a good time for government IT departments to reevaluate their disaster preparedness strategies and protect critical infrastructure against extreme weather events. Mother Nature can cause […]
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