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A new cybersecurity office aims to centralize oversight, align standards and support risk management across state government, and will be supported by the renamed Office of State Technology.
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Value and function are key for the nation’s largest probation department, so far as technology is concerned. Showing solutions can smooth workflows and perform as advertised is essential, the agency’s deputy CIO said.
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Government used to have a one-size-fits-all approach to software development, called waterfall. In recent years agile development has gained in popularity, but it may not be the only path that makes sense.
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To avoid redundant services and boost resources on both sides, Kansas City IT is merging with its law enforcement tech department. The sensitive nature of police work means the move is no small feat.
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Collecting census data online creates new risks to the accuracy and integrity of the information. Here's what to be aware of.
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Despite a trend in recent years to centralize enterprise IT, not every jurisdiction is ready to make the move toward consolidation. Here’s a look at several governments’ paths to the IT environment that works for them.
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The Orange County Industrial Development Agency has a plan to create an artificial intelligence-themed branch in the Village of Highland Falls. The hub could soon house as many as eight businesses.
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U.S. stocks plummeted this week, hitting Silicon Valley technology companies hard, after an explosion of new coronavirus cases was reported around the world, subsequently increasing fears of a pandemic.
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The Virtual Safe Neighborhood program will enable Shawnee County, Kan., citizens to buy a smartphone app that allows parents to be alerted if a registered offender attempts to contact their child.
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The money will support case management upgrades and security improvements, among other local technology projects that have been selected to receive funding through the Ohio Courts Technology Initiative.
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While cybersecurity experts from around the globe gathered in San Francisco this week, the looming threat of the coronavirus saw some companies pulling out of the event — among them Facebook, IBM and Verizon.
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The Defense Information Systems Agency first learned about a data breach to one of its systems in summer 2019. Earlier this month, it notified potential victims of identity theft with a letter.
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The ransomware attack against the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office in 2016 was left unreported until the incident was made public earlier this month. Experts say that’s several years too late.
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The tech work is wide-spanning, but ultra-wide broadband will be abundant, as will smart energy, lighting, water and temperature controls that will be built into energy-efficient housing units and commercial buildings.
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In what is billed as a pilot of the company’s AI technology, SAS worked hand-in-hand with the Wake County, N.C., tax administrator to determine how much every one of the county’s 400,000 properties should be valued.
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Illinois made headlines in 2016 after state election officials notified 76,000 voters that their information in the registration database had been breached but not changed, an advent being described as a wake up call.
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Her name is Clara — a nod to the Spanish word "claro" meaning clear — and she's a new virtual receptionist, a first-of-its-kind avatar equipped with artificial intelligence that helps visitors navigate the courthouse.
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Technology will dominate how we vote in the 2020 presidential elections, and so will the risks. To avoid problems, we need to get back to the basics with paper ballots and use risk-limiting audits to verify the results.
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A new blockchain-focused initiative with the American Council on Education suggests that the emerging technology could transform the world of learner records, though many questions remain.
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SponsoredWhen I started in technology 30-plus years ago, I never would have imagined we’d have the smart devices we enjoy today. There are so many types of gadgets that improve our quality of life, from smart lighting toand smart refrigerators (to remind you it’s time to buy more milk), and even smart hairbrushes for healthier hair. I have to admit, there are times when I just sit back, a little awed, and wonder how in the world did this all get started?
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