Smart Cities & Technology

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The convenience of mobile voting makes it a prime target for hackers

According to the United States Elections Project, approximately 138 million Americans voted in...

High-performing, efficient and reliable IT infrastructure for the government sector

Often supporting a number of departments, municipalities face unique IT challenges related to...

Two cities announce ransomware attacks two weeks into 2020

Barely two weeks have passed in 2020, and already, two cities have announced that they’ve been...

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The convenience of mobile voting makes it a prime target for hackers

According to the United States Elections Project, approximately 138 million Americans voted in the 2016 presidential election, only accounting for 58.1% of the eligible population. With the 2020 election season ramping up, officials are considering new ways to drive voter participation, including exploring mobile voting. When it comes to participation, mobile voting pilots to date […]

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High-performing, efficient and reliable IT infrastructure for the government sector

Often supporting a number of departments, municipalities face unique IT challenges related to limitations on budgets and resources including a lack of dedicated IT staff. These challenges become more prominent as cities grow, increasing the need for additional resources. As a result, municipal IT infrastructures need to be cost-effective, responsive, simple, scalable and must include disaster […]

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Two cities announce ransomware attacks two weeks into 2020

Barely two weeks have passed in 2020, and already, two cities have announced that they’ve been the victims of cyber attacks. Dunwoody, Ga., announced on Jan. 9 that its computer systems were attacked on Christmas Eve, according to Reporter Newspapers. No data was compromised in the attack; however, the city’s IT contractor, InterDev, shut down […]

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Utilities, telecom companies in 5G street light fight

Big wireless network operators like AT&T and Verizon are hungrily eying your neighborhood street light as the perfect home for their 5G small cell transmitters. After all, those light poles already offer a reliable source of electricity, and they’re often located in just the right place to push 5G signals into your home or office. […]

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Ransomware attacks hit at least four local governments in December 2019

A Dec. 17 ransomware attack on a sheriff’s office brought the total number of attacks on local governments to at least four in just one month. The attacks have not been confined to one area. As American City & County previously reported, Pensacola, Fla. was hit with an attack on Dec. 7, while New Orleans […]

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New Orleans declares state of emergency following hack

The New Orleans government has declared a state of emergency following a cyber attack on its systems. The attack began at 5:00 a.m. on Dec. 13, according to Forbes. It was discovered about six hours later, at which point IT teams ordered staff to power off computers and unplug them. By the end of the […]

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Roadmap to a smart city master plan

Cities have a unique opportunity to enable the seamless integration of new technologies that will help meet societal challenges, while efficiently and equitably providing essential services to residents and businesses. The digitization and electrification of technologies, sharp increase in the quantity and speed of data transmitted, and rapid rise of artificial intelligence all offer cities […]

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Pensacola hit by cyber attack hours after shooting

Pensacola, Fla., has disconnected most of its network following a cyber attack over the weekend. The city first became aware of the incident early Saturday morning, CBS News reports. The discovery of the cyber attack came just hours after a Saudi flight student killed three and wounded eight during a shooting at a naval air […]

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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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Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

The convenience of mobile voting makes it a prime target for hackers

High-performing, efficient and reliable IT infrastructure for the government sector

Two cities announce ransomware attacks two weeks into 2020

Commentary

The convenience of mobile voting makes it a prime target for hackers

Product

High-performing, efficient and reliable IT infrastructure for the government sector

Article

Two cities announce ransomware attacks two weeks into 2020

Article

Utilities, telecom companies in 5G street light fight

Article

Ransomware attacks hit at least four local governments in December 2019

Article

New Orleans declares state of emergency following hack

Commentary

Roadmap to a smart city master plan

Article

Pensacola hit by cyber attack hours after shooting

Commentary

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

The right playbook to fight against ransomware

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