Article Facing up to facial recognition 19th April 2023 While many communities have developed ordinances and regulations aimed at banning or limiting facial recognition—it’s time to re-evaluate. Consumers have generally accepted facial recognition because it makes things easier and still provides a healthy degree of protection as opposed to forgetting or misplacing passwords. Smartphone users use facial recognition every time they look at their […]
News Proposed pollution standards could accelerate EV sales to 67% by 2032 12th April 2023 Electric vehicles represent the future of transportation, and the federal government is doubling down on its push to increase toward a clean-energy future by introducing the nation’s strongest-ever pollution standards for cars and trucks. The standards are projected to accelerate the percentage of electric vehicles (EVs) in total U.S. car, SUV and light truck sales […]
Article To meet the goals of President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy, look to the private sector 11th April 2023 Last month, President Biden released a National Cybersecurity Strategy that recognizes the role state and local governments play in protecting critical infrastructure and the constituents that depend on these services. Together, state and local governments can meet the goals of this strategy through partnerships with the private sector that draw on the latest technologies and […]
Gallery Gallery: Top 10 American cities most friendly to EVs 7th April 2023 Sparked by federal investment and an economy that’s rapidly prioritizing green energy production, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular. EV sales increased by 65% last year, topping 800,000 for the first time ever, according to Kelley Blue Book. Amid this wave, some American cities have more infrastructure in place to support EVs than others—most […]
Article Off-grid electric vehicle charging can help cities and counties reach sustainability targets 6th April 2023 Installing electric vehicle (EV)-charging infrastructure is a crucial first step in achieving sustainability goals, says Desmond Wheatley, CEO of clean technology company Beam Global. “Just get started. Investing in just one EV charging station is a feat in and of itself that should be celebrated as we aim to electrify our future. Once you begin […]
News IWCE 2023: To evolve with tech advancements, the fire service must adopt a culture of change 5th April 2023 To compete, private businesses are quick to adapt to tech advancements. Public safety organizations, on the other hand, are slower to adapt given their responsibility to safeguard constituents and their property. Especially in the fire service, leadership is slow to adopt new ways of doing things. And if something doesn’t work the first time, it’s […]
News IWCE 2023: American cities are gearing up for some of their largest sporting events ever 3rd April 2023 Between the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the North America 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by 11 U.S. cities along with five others in Mexico and Canada, American cities are gearing up to host some of their largest sporting events ever in the […]
Article Shifting the cybersecurity burden for state and local governments 31st March 2023 The public sector is a magnet for cyber criminals, as state and local governments continue to battle a wave of malware attacks every year. Adversaries understand that state and local governments, through no fault of their own, have limited budgets and overextended security teams, many of which are stressed by alert fatigue and the complexity […]
News IWCE 2023: Telecommunications technology expo highlights city solutions like smart pavement 30th March 2023 Time is marching on and so is telecommunications technology — these days, at a breakneck pace. The IWCE 2023 exposition in Las Vegas, Nev. this week highlighted tech-forward city solutions like smart streetlights, city-wide networks, 5G, satellites, and roadways that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles speeding along at 65 miles per hour. “Modular, prefab infrastructure as […]
News IWCE 2023: Enhanced bandwidth and cybersecurity in the face of natural disasters 28th March 2023 In the aftermath of natural disasters or emergency incidents, much focus is placed on the actions of frontline first responders as they rescue those in need and mitigate the immediate danger. Meanwhile, the support functions of telecommunication professionals often go unseen—both literally and figuratively—even when the radio waves above are just as congested as the […]
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
