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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New Bedford was hit with a ransomware attack in July, during which the perpetrators demanded $5.3 million. Officials recently revealed that the attack caused a widespread shutdown of city computers.
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The Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners will feature a 1.5-mile AV test track, complete with steep grades, curves and trees. City officials hope the track will attract economic development and business investments.
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The Utah County Clerk/Auditor’s Office shared the innovative method for evaluating the authenticity of votes cast by soldiers and other individuals who are not residing within the United States.
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Larry Ainsworth, formerly the assistant chief information officer for the county, has been elevated to temporarily replace Jennifer Hilber, who retired Aug. 13. He began in the new role Aug. 14.
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If the very people in charge of local governments do not understand the need for cybersecurity and fully support it, it is more likely than not that they will experience serious cybersecurity problems.
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It’s time for providers of government purchasing software to help fix the low participation of WMBEs as local governments increasingly rely on third-party software for their procurement needs.
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The antenna, which will be mounted atop the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center, will allow some 700 nearby residents access to Internet service that is expected to cost about $20 per month.
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A new one-year pilot program will see the Lenoir Library lending residents laptops and Internet hot spot devices. The devices will be available to those with library cards to take home for two weeks at a time.
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The Charlton, Mass., computer network was attacked with malicious software, freezing documents, emails and main servers. Local governments across the country have been suffering increasing cyberattacks in recent months.
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GetThereATX.com consolidates information on the many different mobility options available in Austin, and specific trip solutions for commuters, employers, schools, special events and visitors.
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The city has spent up to $18,000 a year on informational billboards, but most are located on the interstate. Officials say the new LED trailer can be used anywhere in the community to reach an intended group.
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The Gaston County Police Department will soon be equipped with new mobile radios and updated radio software worth over $460,000 in total after officials there voted unanimously to approve the purchase.
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More than 100 additional security cameras will soon be installed at several Luzerne County government properties now that funding has been authorized, Luzerne County Sheriff Brian Szumski said.
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The city has thrown its name into the hat for the Pacific Northwest Olli Fleet Challenge by Local Motors. The company asked municipalities to propose a short-term, local use for an autonomous vehicle it produces.
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In a recent meeting of Pulaski County Fiscal Court, Judge-Executive Steve Kelley asked magistrates to approve up to $2,000 toward a broadband feasibility study to be conducted by Ridgenet Network Group.
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