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Andrew Adams

Data Reporter

Andrew Adams is a former data reporter for Government Technology.

Biz Data

Threats, Costs and People: Cybersecurity by the Numbers

Russian-linked ransomware. Billions of dollars in cyber insurance. A growing workforce. Understanding the latest data on cybersecurity in the public sector is critical to establishing a secure and productive operation.

October/November 2022
· Andrew Adams, Ben Miller
Biz Data

Startups Join Forces to Map Air Pollution Vulnerability

Two companies have announced a new partnership, combining Aclima’s air quality data with UrbanFootprint’s vulnerability data. The data shows disproportionate impacts on people of color and low-income communities.

September 22, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Cybersecurity

Federal Cyber Commission Continues Despite Privatization

CSC 2.0, the successor to the Congress-backed Cybersecurity Solarium Commission, has released its first annual assessment since becoming part of a D.C. think tank, marking progress on dozens of federal cyber policies.

September 21, 2022
· Andrew Adams
GovTech Biz

Where Is Gov Tech Industry Headed in Final Stretch of 2022?

Recent earnings reports from Tyler and other tech firms, along with executive and expert comment, illustrate how labor challenges, SaaS revenues, COVID and other factors will influence the industry in the coming months.

August 31, 2022
· Thad Rueter, Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Charting How Fast Cloud Use Has Grown in Government

The rise of cloud services in the past decade has been seen across all industries. In the state and local gov tech industry, about one-sixth of funding opportunities are for cloud computing services.

August 26, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Who Is at Risk for Heat Waves, Droughts and Wildfires?

Heat waves have hit cities around the country this summer. With extreme heat and heat-related disasters projected to increase, local governments are considering the ways they can help mitigate risk.

August 22, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Health & Human Services

Air Quality Network Plays Growing Role in Denver Public Health

Through the Love My Air program, the city of Denver is empowering residents and public officials alike to make better decisions with data related to air quality for personal and public health.

August 19, 2022
· Julia Edinger, Andrew Adams
Workforce & People

Luke Stowe Named Next City Manager in Evanston, Ill.

The former chief information officer for Evanston, Ill., was approved by the Chicago suburb’s City Council Tuesday night. In his new role as city manager, he will oversee policy implementation in the city.

August 17, 2022
· Andrew Adams
Biz Data

Roads, Water, Broadband: Survey Reveals Infrastructure Needs

Roads and water infrastructure top the list of local priorities, but broadband expansion and clean energy projects are proving popular as cities face increased demand for these newer technologies.

August 12, 2022
· Andrew Adams
GovTech Biz

Public Agencies Poised to Boost Spending on Edge Computing

The technology can help state and local governments provide public safety, utility, smart city and disaster management tools in quicker, more efficient fashion. As AI becomes more common, edge computing might as well.

August 03, 2022
· Thad Rueter, Andrew Adams