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Ben Miller

Ben Miller

Associate Editor of GT Data and Business

Ben Miller is the associate editor of data and business for Government Technology. His reporting experience includes breaking news, business, community features and technical subjects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, and lives in Sacramento, Calif.

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Biz Data
Survey: Government Is Optimistic About Ditching Data Centers
A new survey from Rackspace Technology has found that government IT officials were more likely than the rest of the respondents to say they see a quick end to owning data centers. But there are obstacles.
June 02, 2022
 · Ben Miller
LED streetlights
Biz Data
LED Streetlight Replacement Projects Show Huge Savings
A pair of companies has released data from LED streetlight replacements in six cities in Maine, New York and Massachusetts where the municipalities are now collectively saving nearly $1 million per year.
May 25, 2022
 · Ben Miller
new911
GovTech Biz
AT&T's New Tech Means Better Location Data, Routing for 911
The technology will use GPS data from mobile devices to route calls to the nearest 911 dispatch center, making it more likely the call goes to the right place. And dispatchers won't have to do anything to get it.
May 10, 2022
 · Ben Miller
tech workforce, networking, job, employment, careers
GovTech Biz
Here Are the Top 5 IT Partners for Local Governments
Using the Center for Digital Government's surveys of cities and counties across the U.S., we've identified the tech companies most commonly named as a top partner for public-sector IT organizations.
May 09, 2022
 · Ben Miller
Police car computer for CAD and RMS
GovTech Biz
Tribal Police to Gain Free Access to RMS in CivicEye Program
The company, with the backing of one of the only Native American-owned venture capital firms in the U.S., is taking applications to get technology into the hands of tribal law enforcement to make better use of data.
May 02, 2022
 · Ben Miller
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Biz Data
Which States Have the Most Chargers Per Electric Vehicle?
Here’s a tool, using data from the U.S. Department of Energy, showing which states have the most electric vehicle charging stations and chargers — as well as how that stacks up with the number of EVs in that state.
April 28, 2022
 · Ben Miller
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GovTech Biz
Solar Power, AI Allow Much Wider Use for New Genetec Cameras
Solar power means the cameras can be placed in more locations, while AI means police can search more easily for vehicle type rather than just license plate number. It’s a trend law enforcement has been moving toward.
April 11, 2022
 · Ben Miller
GovTech Biz
Here's What a Blockchain Property Deed Looks Like
Spoiler: It looks like a property deed.
April 07, 2022
 · Ben Miller
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Biz Data
How Many Electric Buses Does Your City Have? Find Out Here
Electric buses, though costly, are beginning to make up more and more of the U.S. transit fleet. Here's a tool where you can look up how many electric buses a transit agency has, as well as how much it's driving them.
April 01, 2022
 · Ben Miller
eMichigan Director Suaznne Pauley
Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers
Suzanne Pauley
Director, eMichigan
April/May 2022
 · Ben Miller
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