A deep dive into Iranian cyber warfare and actionable defenses for network operators.
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Streets’ many users, their large amount of potential data and the complexity of standing up digital curb systems can pose challenges. A digital map or street inventory can be a first step for local government. -
As Maryland works to bolster cybersecurity, the state has introduced a modular zero‑trust framework, an “architecture of trust” and an 18‑month implementation phase.
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The city recently launched the first phase of an online permitting portal, reflecting a larger, nationwide gov tech trend. An official leading that effort tells what the city has learned so far.
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Shawn Smith will step down this month as IT director for Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to join the Tennessee consolidated city-county as its permanent CIO. He replaces an interim CIO who has been in place since mid-2024.
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From Pilot to Launch: What will it take to scale AI in government?
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As fears of an AI “bubble” persist, officials and gov tech suppliers are looking to move past pilots and deploy larger, more permanent projects that bring tangible benefits. But getting there is easier said than done. -
Artificial intelligence has been dominant for several years. But where has government taken it? More than a decade after the GT100's debut, companies doing business in the public sector are ready to prove their worth.
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The boom of early Internet in the mid-1990s upended government IT. The rise of artificial intelligence isn't exactly the same, but it isn't completely different. What can we learn from 30 years ago?
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As artificial intelligence and digital tools continually reshape their coursework, students say common frustrations include a lack of clear AI guidance, an overabundance of tools and apps, and Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
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The state Senate bill would bar police from using automated license plate reader data for immigration enforcement. It has cleared both legislative chambers and heads to the governor’s desk for a signature.
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The program would involve sending drones out on 911 calls ahead or instead of police officers and would require a new technology contract. One result so far has been a saved life.
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The tutoring and college-prep company Studyville Enterprises is nearly quadrupling its staff in the next five years and further developing its tutoring performance tracking and literacy software.
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The first violation fine for unsafe usage of an electric bicycle is part of an update to the city’s bicycle ordinance. It provides, generally, clearer standards for riders and follows an educational campaign.
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Ed-tech leaders and advocates this week talked to the U.S. House subcommittee on early, elementary, and secondary education about the need for clear direction on AI from the federal government.
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Patrick Henry and William Fleming high schools will have the first microgrid and largest solar power system at any K-12 public school in Virginia, with operating costs covered by energy savings and revenues from storage.
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Officials have formally named Bryce Bailey the state’s chief information security officer, elevating him from the interim role after nearly a month in place. Cybersecurity, he said, “is a long game.”
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As it transitions to a focus on career and technical education, Willoughby-Eastlake City School District will offer cybersecurity courses and training in other fields through partnerships with local companies and unions.
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Elizabeth Crowe, the city’s director of urban analytics and innovation, has been selected to serve as interim chief innovation and technology officer, a role formerly held by Stephanie Wernet.
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