Cloud & Infrastructure

Solving digital inequity with resident input

The Golden State wants to hear from the public about their broadband connections and device accessibility to better understand how to address digital equity barriers.

Cybersecurity

Why you should consider outcome-based security

Agencies can better align their cybersecurity and business priorities when they have affordable risk management solutions that deliver measurable results.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Eliminating the speedbumps in EV charging station buildout

COMMENTARY | Energy management as a service gives EV charging station operators cloud-based tools for remote asset management and will help ensure they have the data to comply with the government’s 97% station uptime requirement.

Sponsor Content

Identity Modernization for US State and Local Government

Learn how today’s cloud-based IAM solutions can accelerate government innovation while improving security, convenience, and reliability.

Data & Analytics

User-friendly data reporting helps one agency tackle hate acts

When hate incidents are underreported, victims are underserved. That’s why the California Civil Rights Department launched a phone- and web-based system for individuals to safely and securely report their experiences.

Data & Analytics

Building better maps with open data on building heights

To inform broadband buildouts, positioning of solar panels and development of digital twins, state and local agencies can now tap into open building height data.

Cloud & Infrastructure

State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects

The Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution.

Emerging Tech

DHS wants answers on how well digital identity systems work

As more state and local agencies turn to identity proofing tech to weed out fraudsters trying to access government services, further testing on how identity validation systems work is needed.

Cybersecurity

Cyber agencies unveil updated ransomware guide

The 2023 version offers more detailed, step-by-step guidance and associated recommendations to fortify public and private networks against sophisticated ransomware.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Combining GCN and Route Fifty: A note to our readers

We are merging our publications to better serve the state and local government community.

Sponsor Content

Reporting on Risk in the Public Sector

Learn how to report risks to your organization’s decision-makers, so you can deliver services and protect data without disruption.

Data & Analytics

Is the census still the only reliable population data source?

While the census is still the "gold standard" of data, state and local governments are exploring alternative sources to supplement missing or unrepresentative datasets, experts say.

Data & Analytics

The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling

While technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky.

Emerging Tech

Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins

As the carbon footprint of generative AI models continues to grow, one expert suggests leveraging renewable energy resources to keep up with user demands.

Emerging Tech

White House releases new AI national frameworks, educator recommendations

Three new initiatives offer guidance on developing and deploying responsible AI usage, call for public input on AI risk mitigation and address how educational systems can be improved by AI systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure

County’s integrated platform delivers client-focused social services

With HSD Dynamics, Maricopa County can easily share data with APIs, track metrics and automate manual tasks to ensure residents get the services they need.

Data & Analytics

Metadata catalog refreshes one state’s water use insights

A metadata catalog is helping Arizona water resource managers quickly find and analyze the data needed by water users, planners and decision-makers.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers advocate more funds for state fusion centers

Better information sharing across regions and state lines could help counter growing cyberthreats and help law enforcement collaborate, House members said.

Emerging Tech

City greenlights autonomous vehicle testing for public transit

Phoenix wants AV providers to test automated driving systems to help it make decisions about future public transit.

Cybersecurity

A TikTok ban isn’t a data security solution. It will be difficult to enforce – and could end up hurting users

Montana recently banned downloading the popular social media app TikTok within state lines, but some question if the law could be enforced and if it actually protects user's data.