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CalHeatScore, in the works for years, is designed to help officials and residents better anticipate the risks of heat-related illnesses on the hottest days. Maps and other data round out the service. -
Changes to procurement, cybersecurity and even "legacy" landlines will help the state save $250 million in the next five years, according to Gov. Wes Moore. It’s all part of his modernization plan.
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The company has raised $3.6 million as it emerges into the gov tech market, with a focus on artificial intelligence. A company co-founder hopes to win more business at the state government level.
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The company, which sells software to local governments, has bought asset management and utility billing company Beehive Industries. The move promises to boost capabilities on the CivicPlus platform.
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The Texas-based government technology behemoth has appointed and promoted several new executives in recent days. The moves reflect how the company is growing and larger trends in the industry.
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Blueline AI, based in Texas, uses AI for tasks involving body cameras, police reports and search warrants. The coming year promises to be a big one for AI in policing — even as backlash against some of its uses builds.
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The public safety technology vendor says that its new text and email communication system could help crime victims and prosecutors. The product comes amid other tech improvements for courts.
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Pre-shift inspections of police vehicles is a tedious but vital task that can impact officer and citizen safety. A new tool could make that process more efficient and more reliable — and could save money for cities.
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Axon, best known for its Tasers, is trying to sell its relatively new Draft One software to police. A new ACLU report advises police to avoid AI for crafting reports — and an Axon competitor weighs in.
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The Georgia city is the latest local government to set up an AI study group, which could lead to municipal improvements. But before that happens, the commission might have to make it through several hurdles.
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Hickman County, Tenn., is a sparsely populated county with a limited budget for law enforcement. But the deployment of new dashcams backed by artificial intelligence is giving fresh advantages to the police there.
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The state’s unemployment office reports significant benefits from the new technology, which officials said could help government agencies in and outside the state avoid long-term contracts with vendors.
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The federal agency accused the company of making false claims about its tools, which are used in schools and by public transit. The company denies wrongdoing but might have to let some clients cancel contracts.
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Cache County, located in the northern part of the state, wanted to move beyond spreadsheets and papers in seeking federal funding for playgrounds and other facilities. Its new solution offers a unified view.
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The 10-year-old supplier of compensation, pension and financial forecasting data is reporting national growth as public agencies face mounting challenges with hiring and retention of top tech talent.
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The social media network has been the coolest kid in school since the election, with some big public agencies joining. But they must consider emergency management, tech and even fraud before befriending the rising star.
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The Florida city’s newest technology is an effort to bring search further in the 21st century via a Polimorphic tool. A city official talks about use cases and lessons learned — experiences that could guide other towns.
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The young company, which wants to make procurement easier for local governments, has its eyes set on geographic expansion and product development. The funding arrives as procurement offices face staffing challenges.
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Small technology companies focused on specific sectors or niche markets have more to offer than meets the eye. They can help solve problems that might be too narrow for big tech to take on.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture is funding a pilot program in Michigan with tech startup Syncurrent. The project will provide six rural communities with AI-powered tools to secure critical grant funding.
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As real-time crime centers gain popularity, police are turning to the latest tools to catch criminal suspects more quickly than before. Glendale, Ariz., offers a glimpse of what’s to come for more departments.
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