Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

Accelerating the transition to digital citizen services

When the pandemic first took hold in the United States, the traditional means of providing local...

How public electric utilities can leverage federal broadband grants

In a recent article for American City and County, “How local governments can prepare for the...

Chicago to triple its network of contactless payment kiosks throughout the city

The City of Chicago has announced it will triple its network of secure, contactless payment...

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Accelerating the transition to digital citizen services

When the pandemic first took hold in the United States, the traditional means of providing local government services to citizens was disrupted and, in some cases, grounded to a halt. This accelerated the call for governments to deliver digital services to citizens, with constituents seeking a similar seamless online experience when accessing government services as […]

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How public electric utilities can leverage federal broadband grants

In a recent article for American City and County, “How local governments can prepare for the new federal broadband grants,” I mentioned that in my experience, publicly owned utilities have made excellent partners in broadband deployments. This article expounds on that thesis and makes the argument that more public electric utilities should examine how they […]

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Chicago to triple its network of contactless payment kiosks throughout the city

The City of Chicago has announced it will triple its network of secure, contactless payment kiosks. Through its continued partnership with CityBase, this brings the total number of kiosks to 74 at 70 locations throughout the city, including several with 24/7 access. Chicago and CityBase first introduced payment kiosks in 2017, providing residents a method […]

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Digital supply chain challenge to cities and counties—another cyber minefield to navigate

As cities and counties have steadfastly turned to managed service providers for enhanced improvements and security for their networks, a new type of cyberthreat has emerged to greatly undermine trust. The irony here is that many turned to managed service providers who promised greater cyber security and hardened system protections. Perhaps managed services sounded too […]

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5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks

Cyberattacks against the nation’s counties are on the rise. Since 2017, attacks rose an average of almost 50 percent—although this metric is likely to be a fraction of the true number, as these attacks often go unreported. With last year’s shift to more work from home and virtual learning, counties are finding themselves more exposed. […]

Draft plan of federally mandated cybersecurity measures released for public comment

Since the beginning of the year, the federal government has put forward a number of advisories and orders intended to tighten the nation’s cyber defenses. Most recently this week, the Office of Management and Budget released a draft of its Federal Zero Trust Strategy that supports President Joe Biden’s executive order “Improving the Nation’s Cyber Security,” which he issued in May. Comments can be submitted through Sept. 21. “The United […]

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With recent advancements, local governments can benefit from drone technology

Sometimes, the present day can feel like a live-action retelling of “The Flintstones.” Other times, it’s more like “The Jetsons”—with the Rosie the robot tidying up and futuristic aircraft zipping around Orbit City. When it comes to drone technology, it feels like the latter. Local governments should take notice, as their application for municipal use is sweeping […]

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Leading up to the holiday weekend, federal agencies warn of cyberattacks

Ahead of Labor Day, federal agencies are warning local governments about an increased risk of cyberattacks. Historically, holiday weekends pose an opportunity for cybercriminals because many people aren’t working and networks are vulnerable. An advisory published Tuesday by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) notes that municipalities should take preemptive defense […]

Commentary

How to ensure interoperability in public safety

Interoperability—the capacity of distinct and unique systems to communicate with one another effectively—has always been a challenge in public safety. Fire, police, 911, EMS, schools and private organizations often face challenges to share data and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries. In many cases, important information fails to reach all stakeholders involved in emergency response, increasing […]

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Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab

Building on the recent successful conclusion of the Smart City Challenge (SCC), the City of Columbus has announced it is looking forward and Smart Columbus will become a collaborative innovation lab as it continues the development of new innovations to benefit its residents. The SCC was created by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to […]

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Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

Accelerating the transition to digital citizen services

How public electric utilities can leverage federal broadband grants

Chicago to triple its network of contactless payment kiosks throughout the city

Article

Accelerating the transition to digital citizen services

Article

How public electric utilities can leverage federal broadband grants

News

Chicago to triple its network of contactless payment kiosks throughout the city

Article

Digital supply chain challenge to cities and counties—another cyber minefield to navigate

Article

5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks

Draft plan of federally mandated cybersecurity measures released for public comment

News

With recent advancements, local governments can benefit from drone technology

News

Leading up to the holiday weekend, federal agencies warn of cyberattacks

Commentary

How to ensure interoperability in public safety

News

Columbus completes Smart City Challenge, looks to the future as collaborative innovation lab

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