State and local agencies weigh procurement outsourcing
Facing a shrinking workforce and a largely paper-based procurement processes, more public sector agencies are pushing routine purchasing tasks to third parties.
Buyer beware: Avoid immature AI solutions
Given the sensitivity of the data state and local governments handle, procurement officers must educate themselves on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and use caution when considering AI services.
Smarter local airports via digital twins
Digital twins can help airport planners effectively manage future renovation projects, monitor daily operations and visualize future scenarios.
How Regions Can Pivot From Carbon- to Tech-based Economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says.
How regions can pivot from carbon- to tech-based economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says.
AI project targets hidden tax shelters
By flagging unintended consequences of changes to tax policies, AI researchers hope to shut down tax shelters used by sophisticated tax dodgers.
Smart city lab tests IoT network to protect pedestrians, cyclists
Integrating both cars and pedestrians into an internet-of-things ecosystem ensures vulnerable road users are seen and drivers are alerted to their presence.
VR drives next-gen situational awareness for public safety
The winner of NIST’s challenge developed a digital twin of a command center that gives remote users access to the center’s large-format video walls and 3D tools through a head-mounted display.
Most multicloud troubles are self-inflicted, security researchers say
Threat actors are targeting cloud security gaps caused by misconfigurations, lack of authentication and malicious open-source packages.
Risk management through resilient technology
Resilient technology creates a more stable IT environment that saves money, increases cybersecurity and requires fewer resources to support it, a new report says.
How digital twins can enrich emergency response
With their advanced simulation and predictive analytics capabilities, digital twins can give responders a common operating picture with real-time, integrated information.
One-stop access to city’s childcare, jobs, business services
The MyCity portal will act as a centralized data repository that streamlines services application and delivery for New York City residents and enables greater information sharing across government agencies.
County sees huge performance gains when permitting moves to the cloud
Cloud-based permitting speeds workflow for staff, eases pressure on IT and gives customers automatic permitting and virtual inspections options.
How co-ops can deliver faster, less expensive procurement
Because vendors know a long-term contract will be widely available to state and local agencies, they tend to offer better prices and more services, one expert says.
Tech innovations get tryout in regulatory sandboxes
By temporarily waiving regulations over new technology, states can evaluate how existing laws can impact entrepreneurs and economic development.
ChatGPT for State and Local Agencies? Not so Fast.
Tasks that can benefit from automation such as software development, traffic management or rote tasks are good candidates for ChatGPT, but those that need more subjectivity still require human intervention, experts say.
ChatGPT for state and local agencies? Not so fast.
Tasks that can benefit from automation such as software development, traffic management or rote tasks are good candidates for ChatGPT, but those that need more subjectivity still require human intervention, experts say.
How chat comments can supercharge safety net programs
With help from Code for America, New Mexico is analyzing its chat session data to uncover ways to improve customer experience through automation or a more personal touch.
UI modernization, identity verification limit state fraud loss
Halfway through a four-year modernization of its unemployment insurance management system, New York state’s Labor Department aims to create a more seamless and secure user experience.
One State’s Grant Management Breakthrough
With the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.
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