A proposed state Senate bill would transfer the Florida Digital Service’s duties and functions to a new division within the governor’s office. It’s the second reorganization of state IT suggested in a year.
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Plus, during the State of the Net conference, officials discussed broadband funding proposals and the importance of AI-supporting communications infrastructure; new state bills address broadband; and more.
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Although Tyler’s Q4 revenue came in lower than expected, the company’s latest earnings report shines the light on how payments and AI could drive gov tech sales in 2026. A Tyler exec also discusses a stock buyback plan.
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The district has announced a new AI training requirement for all government employees and contractors, in an effort to guide the responsible daily use of the technology. It’s provided through InnovateUS.
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To guard against phishing-based ransomware attacks, the state is outfitting 161 of its jurisdictions and other public-sector organizations with hardware-based protection. And it's not alone.
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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.
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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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At the annual Future of Education Technology Conference last month in Orlando, FETC Chair Jennifer Womble explained why the K-12 community must reclaim the narrative around digital tools.
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The city has finished its portion of a fiber-optic ring that will link south Hampton Roads cities. The 18-mile build, part of a more than 100-mile endeavor, will also connect with undersea transatlantic cables.
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As of Feb. 1, school districts across Louisiana are legally required to have at least one camera in each special education classroom. Parents can request footage if they believe their child was abused or neglected.
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The new online portal, MyBradenton 311, will allow residents to submit service requests that include photos and locations, among other functionality. A mobile version is coming soon.
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Construction has commenced on a high-speed Internet network that will connect 34 city facilities including City Hall. Kingman, Ariz.-based Wecom Fiber will build 1.1 million feet of fiber to nearly all of the city.
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Lawmakers in several states are considering bills that would give residents more control over their data. A measure under consideration in Texas would formally recognize global privacy controls.
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A bill introduced to the House of Representatives this week would ban cellphones from school classrooms, with exceptions for students with disabilities or other needs, such as lack of English language proficiency.
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Many U.S. school districts have turned to technology, especially digital surveillance, as the antidote to campus violence. Not everyone is sold on that approach, as it can raise issues with privacy and security.
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An informative event last week hosted attendees from law enforcement, the judicial system, private businesses and educational institutions such as Troy University, Wallace Community College and local high schools.
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The recent tariffs on imported vehicles as well as on auto parts coming into the United States could be just the latest bump in the road amid slowing electrified vehicle adoption.
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