Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Local Government
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The 54 winning cities in this year’s survey are incorporating community feedback into their plans, ensuring responsible AI use, maturing their data programs and navigating challenges without sacrificing service. -
The 52 counties honored in this year's awards from the Center for Digital Government are transforming local government with cutting-edge tech while focusing on resident services.
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Winning cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT infrastructure — they're investing in digital equity programs, upgrading resident-facing services and prioritizing data security.
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The headwinds facing electric vehicle adoption range from supply side issues to charging infrastructure. However, EV observers see things gradually moving toward electrification and “transportation-as-a-service” models.
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Metaverses are commonly described as immersive, persistent, interactive digital environments, and often ones that can support social and commercial activities. Several metaverse-like platforms exist today, but the full vision has yet to be achieved.
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The citizens of Decatur, Ala., have limited options when it comes to affordable high-speed Internet. As a result, Decatur Utilities is now studying the feasibility of going into the broadband business.
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The city of Owensboro in Kentucky lost its email capabilities last year due to a cyber attack, and a vendor recently stopped a series of attempted attacks. As such, the city will continue to invest in cyber.
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Police in Worcester, Mass., would like to purchase drones to help with various tasks, including search and rescue missions. However, the police department hasn't developed a drone policy, raising multiple concerns.
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Cities are looking to ensure privacy is considered when weighing surveillance technology procurements and data handling procedures. Oakland, Calif., introduced a privacy advisory commission, but it’s not the only model at play.
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Following an announcement from Twitter that the long awaited “edit” feature is currently in the testing process, and news about Elon Musk taking on ownership, what do government social media managers need to know?
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Central, La., is now allowing its police department to use nine license plate readers as a way to apprehend car thieves and other criminals. However, privacy experts say the technology invites corruption.
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Last week, Vinod Brahmapuram joined IT company Lumen as senior director of security focused on SLED markets. He recently caught up with GovTech about top cybersecurity concerns facing agencies.
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While infrastructure challenges and digital literacy gaps still impede digital equity efforts in many rural parts of America, public and private entities are increasingly looking to new partnerships to bridge the divide.
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Carlsbad, Calif., which is located in Southern California, is considering a new ordinance that would require all-electric residential construction from developers as part of the 2023 update of its Climate Action Plan.
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After years of struggling to find ways to diversify the workforce, the Pittsburgh Technology Council is following the model used by skilled trades union to pay women and minorities while they learn high-tech skills.
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The City Council will vote on a resolution that would encourage the technology's development as well as accept the donation of three bitcoin mining machines from the industry advocacy group Texas Blockchain Council.
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Batalla, who brings more than 20 years’ experience in the public and private sectors, will serve as the new CIO for the city of Oakland. He will oversee a nearly $40 million IT budget and a staff of 85.
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For almost four years, the small town of Maxton, N.C., has tried to get funding for a surveillance system that uses facial recognition. Officials want to continue working with a software company to secure funding.
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