To Grow the Brain Power of a Smart City, Share the Data
October 28, 2020
CISA, FBI Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyberthreat to U.S. Hospitals
October 29, 2020
What’s New in Civic Tech: L.A. Launches Rapid Testing Pilot
October 29, 2020
Cisco to Release a Version of Webex for State Legislatures
October 29, 2020
Indiana Citizens, Judges See Benefits of Virtual Hearings
October 28, 2020
Mapping Tool Visualizes COVID Risk of Different-Size Events
October 28, 2020
Dark Web Chatter Offers Insights on Election Cyberthreats
October 28, 2020
California Innovation Office Opens Search for CIO
October 27, 2020
COVID Closed the Door on Old Tech in a Number of Cities
October 27, 2020
Qualtrics Emphasizes Engagement to Administer COVID Vaccine
October 26, 2020
Varuna Raises $200,000 From Two Investors for AI Water Tech
October 26, 2020
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More County Governments Are Using Chatbots — Here's How
Ben Miller / Sep 21, 2020
Survey data shows that most U.S. counties are either already using chatbots or plan to soon. The COVID-19 pandemic is a big reason why, but their flexibility means they're also serving other purposes.
Data: Telework Rates Still High for Government, but Falling
Ben Miller / Sep 14, 2020
Federal data show that government was able to quickly transition to telework at rates comparable to many other industries. They also shed light on trends over time, as well as differences at state and local levels.
Monthly Updates: Government Employment During the Pandemic
Ben Miller / Aug 12, 2020
A regularly updated look at how a historic pandemic has changed the public-sector workforce, month by month and sector by sector. Plus, is seasonally adjusted data missing something important?
Tracking the Rapid Rise in Unemployment Insurance Claims
Ben Miller / Apr 20, 2020
Every state in the country is currently going through a historic, gargantuan rise in unemployment insurance claims. Numbers from the U.S. Department of Labor help to show when, where and how much.
Map: State Coronavirus Websites and Number of Reported Cases
Ben Miller / Mar 19, 2020
As institutions shut down to slow the spread of COVID-19, every state has set up a website to inform residents. Here we link to those pages, as well as give daily updates on the number of reported cases in each state.
Text-to-911 Saves Lives, but Data Suggests It Remains Rare
Ben Miller / Apr 14, 2020
Data on the availability of text-to-911 is spotty, so it's difficult to get a consistent national picture. However, the numbers that are available show that some states are far more advanced than others.
Protecting Critical Infrastructure in the Age of Convergence
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Everything You Need to Know About Effective, End-to-End COVID-19 Vaccine Management
November 05, 11AM PDT
Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Smart Cities
November 09, 11AM PDT
Enabling the Hybrid Work Environment of the Future
November 10, 11AM PDT
Digital Service Delivery: How Vermont Used Cloud to Transform Professional Licensing
November 12, 10AM PDT
Why a Smarter City Is a Safer City
November 12, 11AM PDT
Doing Digital Payments Right: Expert Advice for Cities and Counties
November 16, 11AM PDT
Modern Data Protection: How A Four-Tier Approach Can Boost Resiliency
November 17, 11AM PDT
Moving at the Speed of Data: The Science of Better Decision-making
November 18, 10AM PDT
Top Ways Governments Can Bring Efficiencies to Their Operations in 2021
November 18, 11AM PDT
Michigan Finds Itself in the Disinformation Crosshairs, Again
October 29, 2020
Salem, N.H., Disrupted by Cyberattack, Data May Be Compromised
October 29, 2020
Turlock, Calif., Police Department to Start Using Body Cams
October 29, 2020
Aurora, Ill., Approves Police Body Cam Pilot Program
October 29, 2020
Davenport University to Host Virtual Cybersafety Events
October 29, 2020
Ford to Unveil All-Electric Transit Van for Deliveries
October 29, 2020
Chenango County, N.Y., Computers Hit with Ransomware Attack
October 28, 2020
LAPD Gets Go-Ahead for Expanded Aerial Protest Surveillance
October 27, 2020
New Funding Clears Path for Cybercenter in Springfield, Mass.
October 28, 2020
Despite Attempts, Washington Voting System Safer Than 2016
October 28, 2020
South Dakota Program Offers K-12 Families Free Internet
October 28, 2020
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