AI, sensors enhance wildfire detection
A pilot program in Oregon’s Willamette Valley will test how well artificial intelligence-enabled sensors can identify and characterize wildfires, which will help with responder resource allocation and boost community resilience.
Earthquake in Turkey exposes gap between seismic knowledge and action – but it is possible to prepare
Government leaders should leverage seismic data, communications technology and interagency collaboration to better respond to natural disasters.
As Texas Booms, Local Governments — Especially in Small Towns — Struggle to Find Workers
A cascade of issues including inflation and growing distrust in government aren’t helping local governments hire for critical positions in public safety and utilities.
‘Whole Nation’ Effort Needed to Build Broadband Workforce
Federal investment could mean the creation of up to 150,000 broadband-related jobs, but state and local leaders must build robust apprenticeship programs and commit to diversity to make it happen.
Contact center modernization boosts satisfaction for city residents, staff
With more calls coming into its legacy social services help lines, New York City turned to a cloud-based platform that reduced the number of dropped calls and gave agents easy, digital access to essential customer information.
Digitized ID eases re-entry for formerly incarcerated
To streamline the re-entry process for released inmates, the Maryland Re-Entry Passport program launched an online portal that stores digitized copies of personal documents.
‘Whole nation’ effort needed to build broadband workforce
Federal investment could mean the creation of up to 150,000 broadband-related jobs, but state and local leaders must build robust apprenticeship programs and commit to diversity to make it happen.
How fleet management can boost overall data security and integrity
COMMENTARY | Cloud-based fleet management can provide actionable insights into productivity-related metrics, expenses and asset ROI.
Kansas City Hopes Its New ‘Inclusive’ Terminal Will Bring More Flights and Visitors
The old terminal in Missouri’s largest city lacked convenient bathrooms, food options and security. The $1.5 billion replacement fixes many of those problems.
What responders really want from their tech
Communications technology is going to sit on the shelf if it’s not reliable, interoperable and user friendly.
How video evidence is presented in court can hold sway in cases like the beating death of Tyre Nichols
Video surveillance footage may help courts better judge past events, but viewers can still be influenced by their own biases and even the way video is presented, an expert says.
Congress told HHS to set up a health data network in 2006. The agency still hasn’t.
Technological and financial challenges have prevented the development of a national health data system, but experts worry the lack of effort could have negative consequences for future health crises.
AI-powered career recommendation engine delivers more job options
MD Job Genie uses artificial intelligence to analyze an individual’s specific skills and work history and identify matches—even in a different industry.
Locking down Super Bowl security
Federal, state and local government partners are providing air and infrastructure security, cybersecurity, threat assessments and real-time situational awareness.
‘Shark Tank’ for state agency IT modernization
Technology modernization funding programs are delivering quick wins to agencies with compelling business cases.
State looks to ‘unconventional’ tactics to find talent
The Indiana Office of Technology eliminated degree requirements for most jobs in 2019, and now it uses a work-based learning apprenticeship program to reskill employees keen to learn IT.
From silos to seamless: How state governments deliver personalized services
COMMENTARY | By harnessing existing data, agencies can deliver best-in-class experiences that enable residents to get the most out of their government interactions.
5 Reasons Your Community Should Create More Green Spaces
COMMENTARY | A healthy community’s infrastructure isn’t only limited to roads, schools, and bridges. Investing in nature-centered spaces such as parks can contribute significantly to the community’s health and economy.
4 reasons it's time to reassess your cloud architecture
COMMENTARY | Agencies should be sure their hybrid cloud strategies address future costs as well as performance, security and skills requirements.
Smart infrastructure bolsters energy conservation
But cities need to provide incentives for all players in the energy management ecosystem.
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