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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Ten more electric vehicle charging stations are being installed throughout the city of Glen Falls, N.Y. The stations come as a part of a green initiative through the NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities program.
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Plus, IBM’s Call for Code content has now named three winners with projects related to the crisis, a new economic tracker is visualizing the impact of the ongoing crisis in real time, and more.
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While existing surveillance infrastructure does not use facial recognition technology, potential updates to the system could make it possible. Officials are considering a prohibition on the controversial technology.
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As video conferencing platforms like Zoom become the norm for hosting classes, some schools are becoming increasingly comfortable with them, especially as the rest of the school year is set to take place remotely.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended an order allowing governments and other public bodies to meet digitally as the coronavirus pandemic continues. The provisions will remain in place through June 30.
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The Southern California city’s leadership has recently given approval to the police department to purchase facial recognition software with the potential to aid them in identifying criminal suspects.
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Sarasota County, Fla., launched a new alert system to better communicate public health and safety announcements. The system can send alerts via text message, email, smartphone app or landline phone.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend $23 million to expand broadband in rural communities in New Mexico. The expansion hopes to aid agricultural producers and bring telehealth to these areas.
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The Dalton City Council approved several measures aimed at improving IT infrastructure and data protection. These efforts include a security assessment and the migration of email systems to Microsoft 365.
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Thinking about the next chapter of government technology raises questions about how IT strategy will change to advance modernization plans, including the adoption of permanent work-from-home arrangements for employees.
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Touring a college in person may be out of the question for a while due to COVID-19. Can virtual reality tours fill the void?
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency slashed 75 percent of its service over a weekend, as the agency reacted to across-the-board service adjustments brought on by the coronavirus crisis.
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With Orangeburg County, S.C., receiving a $9.75 million USDA grant to expand broadband infrastructure, more than a thousand residents there have become one step closer to receiving Internet access.
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ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology will soon go live in Springfield, Ill., after the city council voted Tuesday to approve a three-year service agreement with the Newark, Ca.-based company.
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Armed with a cellphone and laptop, one school nurse makes calls to county residents who have tested positive for the virus, and she is one of 16 school nurses in Maryland redeployed to help during the pandemic.
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