Smart Cities & Technology

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Lack of budgets for cloud security initiatives slows down cloud adoption for government

In 2010-2011, the U.S. government issued two documents, which were aimed at driving cloud...

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Local governments are being targeted by ransomware at an alarming rate, and very few communities...

Small and smart

For smaller communities, the smart city transformation isn’t just about technology

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Testing the future of transportation

Local governments have a key role to play in testing and refining new transportation technologies

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Using technology to create a space for better benefit program delivery

In a time where ‘instant’ is the norm, there is tremendous opportunity to improve the speed and efficiency of benefits programs. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Equifax found that 50% of benefit administrators say streamlining internal processes and efficiencies is a top priority for their departments. Similarly, 63% of local government agencies would […]

How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi explains the importance of engaging Generation Z through their smartphones.

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5 steps to protect municipal IT systems from a cyberattack

Municipalities continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals. Unfortunately, many cities and county governments are just one click away from a ransomware infection. If not caught quickly, the loss of encrypted files can grind everyday constituent services to a halt and erode public trust. Remediation, as municipalities such as Baltimore are finding, is often an […]

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23 Texas cities slammed with massive ransomware attack

A coordinated ransomware attack struck 23 small cities in Texas on Aug. 16 Texas Governor Greg Abbot ordered a “ Level 2 Escalated Response,” which is one level below an emergency-level response, CNBC reports. State authorities as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security are investigating the matter, […]

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How local governments can harness AI

On February 11, 2019, President Trump issued an Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI), placing AI front-and-center of government IT priorities. But while much attention is placed on national AI strategy and adoption, state and local governments would also do well to consider how the technology can help deliver value to […]

5 ideas from Silicon Valley on making your city more innovative

Officials in cities across the Silicon Valley region share insights with Smart Cities Council Global Managing Editor Kevin Ebi about how to make cities more innovative.

Dangerous Hooded Hacker Breaks into Government Data Servers and Infects Their System with a Virus. His Hideout Place has Dark Atmosphere, Multiple Displays, Cables Everywhere.

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Digital defense

Modernized security is critical to consumer privacy

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8 southwest Virginia communities achieve national solar designations

Six counties and two municipalities in southwest Virginia have earned designation by a federally-funded program that encourages the growth of solar power initiatives. The counties of Dickinson, Lee, Russell, Scott and Tazewell, as well as the City of Norton and the Town of St. Paul all achieved SolSmart bronze designations, while Wise County achieved a […]

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Modernized security critical to consumer privacy

Local governments face mounting pressure to adopt the new technology needed to deliver the best digital customer experience possible. Constituents’ expectations have to be balanced with another high priority: protecting the confidentiality and privacy of information about the citizens the government entities serve. In recent years, a perfect storm of challenging conditions has formed as […]

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Smart Cities & Technology

Highlights

Lack of budgets for cloud security initiatives slows down cloud adoption for government

Pay us or else

Small and smart

Article

Testing the future of transportation

Commentary

Using technology to create a space for better benefit program delivery

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How do you reach the next generation? Through their phones, of course

Commentary

5 steps to protect municipal IT systems from a cyberattack

Article

23 Texas cities slammed with massive ransomware attack

Commentary

How local governments can harness AI

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5 ideas from Silicon Valley on making your city more innovative

Article

Digital defense

Article

8 southwest Virginia communities achieve national solar designations

Commentary

Modernized security critical to consumer privacy

White Papers

The 2019 Public Sector Guide to Text Messaging Policy and Retention

Smart Parks: A 7-Step Guide to Park Asset Management

Guide: Building an Effective Stormwater Management Plan

Events

ICMA Annual Conference 2019

NLC City Summit 2019

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