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Cities need to look at total picture when buying technology

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Yes, local governments need to consider several issues when buying technology

When they acquire systems and software, cities and counties need to concentrate on what’s important, says Sanford “Sandy” Taylor, Fremont Calif.’s director of information technology. He cites the following key considerations that jurisdictions need to keep in mind when they buy technology: Identify functional and technical needs for the technology. This part of the procurement […]

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California creates legislative roadmap to zero-emission vehicles by 2035

As highlighted by the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government is moving to address climate change and reduce emissions in many different ways, such as by increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road. Following this trend, state, city and governments are likewise moving quickly at the local level to […]

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As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset

There’s been so much discussion over the last two years about infrastructure (unsurprisingly, given the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act) that it’s easy to forget how much focus the federal government has recently placed on cybersecurity. A few executive orders and laws signed into law by President Joe Biden, like the Executive […]

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Ahead of election season, cybersecurity agency releases toolkit to help secure local systems

As summer draws to an end, another season, which can be just as blisteringly hot at times, is heating up: Election season. Besides the steady drumbeat of headlines that accompany election cycles, voting presents an emerging annual challenge for administrators as systems move increasingly closer to the digital realm, and as cyberattacks become more commonplace. […]

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Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

Technology in cities and counties may be vulnerable to hackers and malicious actors. That’s why local government administrators need to stay on guard, says Jason W. Mitchell, who is director of Baltimore’s Department of Public Works. “Hackers are trying to steal data from government agencies, which have highly valuable and confidential information.” He adds that […]

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Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities

A few years ago, the issue of equity in broadband access and connectivity was suddenly thrust to the forefront of public discourse when news of schoolchildren logging into remote classrooms from library parking lots and the local McDonald’s broke headlines. Since then, public and private organizations across the country have been working hard to make […]

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Funding fiber broadband: The path to growing communities

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents communities with the ability to build broadband infrastructure that has been shown to deliver substantial and long-lasting economic benefits by creating jobs and attracting businesses as well as improving the quality of life for the people who live there. Local leaders need to be proactive and engaged […]

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CRM beyond sales: How government CRM can improve citizen engagement and satisfaction

Private companies know the value of customer relationship management and CRM workflows. For anyone new to CRM, it is a technology that helps companies manage relationships with current and potential customers. CRM systems help companies manage customer relationships throughout the entire customer life cycle, including sales, ecommerce, marketing and more. CRMs help organizations focus on […]

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Taking on the heat with tech: Cities create chief heat officers

Usually, my writing has focused on all things tech leadership in local government. And if the term “heat” was ever mentioned, it was directed towards either IT or the CIO. Given all the weather tragedies across the globe it is time we simply stop just talking about it and start doing something about it. This […]

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Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

The digitization of public infrastructure is a double-edged sword: While technology can streamline workflows and make systems run more efficiently, it’s also vulnerable to digital threats. “The integration of new technologies into the public transit industry has resulted in improved service offerings to customers. But while these new services provide important information and conveniences to […]

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Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

Cities need to look at total picture when buying technology

Satellite IoT brings calm before and after the storm

How city and county IT leaders can enhance resiliency of critical infrastructure in a busy storm season

Article

Yes, local governments need to consider several issues when buying technology

News

California creates legislative roadmap to zero-emission vehicles by 2035

News

As governments address digital vulnerabilities, they’re shifting from a reactive to proactive mindset

News

Ahead of election season, cybersecurity agency releases toolkit to help secure local systems

Article

Local governments stay vigilant to cyber threats when acquiring technology

News

Tech companies partner with Texas city to bring connectivity to five underserved communities

Article

Funding fiber broadband: The path to growing communities

Article

CRM beyond sales: How government CRM can improve citizen engagement and satisfaction

Article

Taking on the heat with tech: Cities create chief heat officers

News

Amid digitization of public infrastructure, cybersecurity is increasingly a challenge

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