Only Seven of Stanford’s First 5,000 Vaccines Were Designated for Medical Residents
Stanford Medicine officials relied on a faulty algorithm to determine who should get vaccinated first, and it prioritized some high-ranking doctors over patient-facing medical residents.
Silo busting strategies for sharing intergovernmental data
Although more widespread data sharing could vastly improve digital services delivery, many agencies find cultural resistance tough to overcome, a new report says.
Time for an Update: How States Can Improve IT Systems to Use Data More Effectively
COMMENTARY | State governments have data, but aren’t using it well. A strategic approach is needed to rebuild their data infrastructure.
Republican AGs Sue Google, Alleging Uncompetitive Conduct With Online Ads
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Vegas city council green-lights expansion of Elon Musk-backed tunnel project … City’s plan to spend relief funds on golf course upgrade draws backlash … Santa who visited with kids tests positive for Covid.
Navigating continuous change with AI
By leveraging the latest in explainable artificial intelligence and big data tools that can easily scan petabytes of structured and unstructured data, agency IT teams can rapidly gain critical data-driven insights that will help make enhanced business and operational decisions.
Automated hand hygiene monitoring for VA medical center
The Department of Veterans Affairs is installing an intelligent tracking system in one of its medical centers to monitor employees’ hand sanitizing practices.
What We Know About the SolarWinds Breach
The White House invoked Presidential Policy Directive-41 to coordinate a "whole of government" response.
FBI, CISA, State Leaders Warn Schools About Ransomware Threats
The percentage of ransomware attacks perpetrated against schools more than doubled in 2020.
These States Are Best Prepared for Challenges to Cybersecurity, Civic Tech
A state-by-state analysis by the Internet Association, a trade group for tech companies, examines states' IT modernization efforts against a handful of metrics.
Computer Science Jobs Pay Well and Are Growing Fast. Why Are They Out of Reach for So Many of America's Students?
COMMENTARY | If students from certain groups are being shut out of the field, it means that public education is failing in its role as the great equalizer.
Better curb management with smartphone data
To improve mobility and traffic safety in downtown areas, some cities are testing technology that uses smartphone apps to give parking departments much-needed data.
RPA takes root as agencies use cases grow
Maturity of federal robotic process automation programs grew 70% in the last year, according to a recent report.
Data-driven talent management
The Army wants data science or machine learning solutions that will drastically change how it recruits, develops distributes talent across the force.
Mission readiness for civilian -- not just defense -- agencies
While agencies cannot plan for every unexpected scenario, they can create a culture of readiness and build inherent flexibility into plans and processes – empowering them to achieve their desired mission outcomes regardless of the circumstances.
To Create A Strong Government Technology Ecosystem, Increase Inclusivity
COMMENTARY | It’s time we did more to support underrepresented entrepreneurs to improve local government services and increase inclusivity.
Body as biosensor: Faster COVID detection boosts military readiness
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is testing wearables that report biometric data to a machine-learning algorithm to warn health officials when service members may be developing the COVID-19 virus.
National Parks Service Shares Fresh Details on Forthcoming Self-Driving Shuttle Pilot
Yellowstone National Park visitors can catch rides on the autonomous shuttles early next summer.
How to Fairly Use Algorithms to Make Tough Decisions
COMMENTARY | With computer power increasingly used to guide policies adopted by states and local leaders, governments need to take steps to ensure the underlying algorithms aren’t biased.
Route Fifty’s Parent Company Buys Community Platform for Local Government Leaders
The Atlas for Cities focuses on case studies and other tools to connect local officials and enable them to share ideas and best practices.
How governments can craft a contingency plan for natural disasters
More than any other single change, digitization can make a government more resilient in the face of disruption.
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