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Why should social services be excited about automation? Hint: an end to mundane, repetitive work

The importance of protecting children and ensuring their growth into healthy adults is an...

After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

All roads lead to the cloud. In fact, a recent survey revealed that a majority of state IT...

3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

Most people probably don’t think too much about how an application performs that is, until...

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How digital transformation helped the Los Angeles County Development Authority become a “high performer”

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is responsible for the management of programs related to subsidized housing, community and economic development, and affordable housing development and preservation. Similar to most government agencies, paperwork is the starting point for much of the progress and growth at the LACDA, which can range from applications for Community […]

The right playbook to fight against ransomware

In October, the FBI released a public service announcement warning of potential “high-impact” ransomware attacks against U.S. organizations. Ransomware and the associated fallout continues to burden organizations every day. Major cities felt the brunt of this impact, with more than 81 attacks on municipalities in 2019 alone. Ransomware can plague operations and hamper everything from […]

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Creating the optimal living environment in today’s public housing

Public housing authorities (PHAs) and owners are tasked with creating and maintaining living environments that provide a safe and comfortable home for their residents, whether they be the elderly, low-income families or individuals with disabilities. But that goal must also be balanced with operational concerns; these buildings must remain affordable, energy efficient and resilient for […]

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Off duty policing gets a bad rap, but modern technology can fix it

Separate from their day job in nearly every community both large and small across the country, law enforcement officers are working at churches, malls, cinemas, restaurants, stadiums or patrolling neighborhoods at the request of a homeowner’s association. In uniform or plain clothes, these officers are directing traffic or providing security. They may be driving department-issued […]

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Treading carefully

How public employers can combat heightened exposure in the #MeToo era

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Surviving ransomware: Advice for governmental lawyers

Realizing that governments serve many purposes for their citizens, it is often difficult to fully understand the scope of the possible vectors that are vulnerable to cyberattack. Governments must place cybersecurity on their lists of priorities for funding, often competing for attention with schools, police and public safety, sanitation, parks, roads, and water delivery. It […]

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Why should governments move to the cloud?

Making the shift to the cloud should be a primary component of any city or county’s digital transformation initiative. For the unfamiliar, a cloud service is a hosted technology solution that is accessible to verified users anytime, anywhere. In short, it’s a simple approach to software that relieves organizations from the worry of data centers, […]

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After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

All roads lead to the cloud. In fact, a recent survey revealed that a majority of state IT leaders are planning major investments in public and hybrid clouds in addition to their on-premises data centers. Data security is a major driver behind this investment. Over the past couple of years, a plague of ransomware attacks […]

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Parks Department removes offensive signage in Flovilla, Ga.

When my complaint about the historical plaques at Indian Springs State Park landed on Park Manager Katherine Darsey’s desk, she was more than a little surprised. “I’ve been [in my position] for over 5 years, and in that time no one’s said anything about [the plaques],” she said. “A lot of people overlook them and […]

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Securing the Internet of Things tide

The long-promised Internet of Things (IoT) storm has arrived in force, bringing with it a combination of good and bad news for state and local government agencies. First, the good: the IoT has the potential to offer state and local municipalities real and tangible benefits for their citizens. The IoT is already powering smart city […]

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

Why should social services be excited about automation? Hint: an end to mundane, repetitive work

After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

3 reasons state and local governments need a strategic approach to online services

Commentary

How digital transformation helped the Los Angeles County Development Authority become a “high performer”

The right playbook to fight against ransomware

Commentary

Creating the optimal living environment in today’s public housing

Commentary

Off duty policing gets a bad rap, but modern technology can fix it

Commentary

Treading carefully

Commentary

Surviving ransomware: Advice for governmental lawyers

Commentary

Why should governments move to the cloud?

Commentary

After the cloud, is a software-defined data center in your future?

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Parks Department removes offensive signage in Flovilla, Ga.

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Securing the Internet of Things tide

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