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Voting systems are under attack

14 Nov 2018

Digital threats to our election system didn’t begin with Russia, and they certainly won’t...

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

31 Oct 2018

It’s quite possible that the biggest vulnerability of local elections systems are the...

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

10 Oct 2018

No human should have to live like a hermit crab, traveling from place to place without a...

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Voting systems are under attack

Digital threats to our election system didn’t begin with Russia, and they certainly won’t end with Russia either. Over the next few years, local governments across the US can expect to be targeted by a diverse range of malicious actors, from state-sponsored hacking teams to criminals, hacktivists and opportunists, who could use a wide range […]

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Creating smart cities of the future

As more and more people begin understanding the vision of what smart cities can be and how we will live in them, action plans become even more important. Turning vision into reality takes hard work, persistence and significant resource investments. American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio is one utility company leading the smart cities movement. In […]

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Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

It’s quite possible that the biggest vulnerability of local elections systems are the components that walk around on two feet. All too often, it’s human error giving cyber criminals access into voter registration databases and polling devices. Election officials, agency employees and even election day poll workers may not realize how they may unknowingly provide […]

Smart and connected cities are key discussion topics at IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications

As more and more cities need to learn about the technology and connectivity needed for smart cities, connected buildings, advanced transportation and enhanced utilities, IWCE is hosting discussions at its Critical LTE Communications Forum. Taking place November 6-7 at the Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O’Hare, IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications Forum brings together key industry […]

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What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

If it’s one thing the public learned from Facebook’s congressional hearing, it’s that technology is developing faster than the average person can understand it. And while that’s a big issue in consumer welfare, it’s equally as big on the government level. The timing couldn’t be more important to understand and embrace new methods, with federal […]

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Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

No human should have to live like a hermit crab, traveling from place to place without a permanent home. But tragically, for more than half a million people in the United States, this is a reality. In and around cities like New York City or San Francisco, the lack of affordable housing, and in some […]

Tearing down silos

Cary, N.C., is increasing interdepartmental cooperation to better serve its citizens.

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How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

We’re past the phase where “move to the cloud” was a buzzword in IT conversations; today, moving to the cloud is seen almost as a matter of course – IT organizations are more or less expected to plan a cloud migration as part of their evolution. But moving to the cloud doesn’t make sense for many […]

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Welcome to the new American City & County.com

A better look and improved functionality – American City & County has a new website.

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Tapping technology to create smarter urban development

When it comes to innovation, urban development projects are quickly falling behind the times. While key industries like transportation, housing, retail and entertainment make huge leaps forward with user experience and technology, the construction and development space still struggles to implement truly innovative technologies and approaches. Even with large investment into branding, architecture, and on-site design, […]

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Commentaries

Highlights

Voting systems are under attack

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

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Voting systems are under attack

Commentary

Creating smart cities of the future

Commentary

Elections, cyber vulnerabilities and the human factor

Smart and connected cities are key discussion topics at IWCE’s Critical LTE Communications

Commentary

What government training should emphasize in digital services procurement

Commentary

Mass timber: A solution to the affordable housing crisis

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Tearing down silos

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How governments can reduce networking equipment costs while boosting performance

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Welcome to the new American City & County.com

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Tapping technology to create smarter urban development

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