Major Changes to Internet Regulation Unlikely Under Biden Administration
A split Congress makes major internet policy changes even more unlikely.
Biden’s Top Priorities Offer Few Clues for Technology Policies
Washington policy experts believe President-elect Joe Biden’s approach to big tech companies and regulation may differ from both the Trump and Obama administrations.
Attention, Lazy Garbage: This Bot Will Insult You Until You Vote
The free service, a product of the nonprofit Fight For The Future, sends daily text messages that urge you—impolitely—to go vote.
State and Local Leaders Raise Concerns About Remote Work Hurting Productivity
Government finance and administrative officials responding to a recent survey also said that their departments have taken on more work during the coronavirus pandemic.
A State Moves Its Mainframe System to the Cloud
With technicians retiring and fewer agencies using the state-run system, Washington state is turning to an outside vendor to provide mainframe computing services.
How State IT Officials Ramped Up Capacity, Security As Workers Went Remote
From increasing the capacity of VPN infrastructure to rethinking the IT help desk, chief information officers had to address new challenges during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
State CIOs Say Pandemic Bolstered Rollout of Automated Technology
Chatbots were the most likely automated technology to be deployed by state governments to respond to the coronavirus, according to a NASCIO survey.
Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Everything from Cattle Branding to Cybersecurity
Utah simplifies the process of registering brands using image recognition technology, one of many projects that is part of the state’s AI plan.
The Federal Government Releases Tips For Secure Teleworking
The short guide from CISA offers quick tips and links to deeper resources for employees at every level.
Local Governments Appeal Court Decision Upholding FCC’s 5G Rules
Nearly 50 local governments have signed onto the appeal, which asks the full 9th Circuit to rehear a case that limited their ability to regulate the placement of 5G infrastructure.
Women Equal Men in Computing Skill, but Are Less Confident
While women make up almost 50% of the overall workforce, they are only 24% of the employees in STEM careers.
Following Ransomware Attack, Tyler Technologies Advises Clients to Change Passwords
The company is a leading provider of software to state and local governments. So far, it says it looks like the security breach has affected only its internal computer systems.
Pandemic Drives Delaware to Pinpoint Internet Connectivity Speeds
The coronavirus pandemic has shown a spotlight on the digital divide and Delaware is hoping to gather more precise data on broadband deserts and connection speeds to help guide its broadband expansion plan.
Survey: More than Half the Tech Workforce Say Pandemic Hurting Career Progression
Networking opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic have been at a minimum, and it’s negatively impacting the private-sector workforce.
After Decision Upholding FCC’s 5G Rules, Cities Now Weighing Appeal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely upheld FCC rules limiting local government’s ability to regulate 5G infrastructure and cap fees. Cities involved in the case have until Sept. 28 to file an appeal, but some experts say the ruling wasn’t all bad.
Concerned About Mail-In Voting? Maybe a Virtual Assistant Can Help.
Idaho is using IBM's virtual assistant platform to answer common questions about mail-in voting, a technology available for free in the lead-up to the presidential election.
Shrinking State and Local Government Office Space
COMMENTARY | With states and local officials searching for ways to cut budgets, many are looking to reduce how much real estate they occupy.
States Experiment with Automation to Bolster Cybersecurity
A new pilot program overseen by Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory hopes to cut down on the time it takes for governments to respond to potential cyber threats by automating the process.
CISA, International Counterparts Highlight Mistakes Organizations Make After a Cyber Intrusion
A lot of what’s necessary to appropriately respond to a cyber incident should happen way in advance.
Watchdog Finds Legacy System to Blame for Delayed FEMA Data Reporting
The system used to track data from the flood insurance program lacks automation.
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