Where cities invest to get 'smart'
Cities and counties looking to get smart are increasingly turning to innovation in transportation and emergency services.
4 models for smart cities
Researchers analyzed the characteristics of worldwide smart city projects to provide models for cities with matching socio-economic circumstances.
Hackers try to access West Virginia's mobile voting app
Someone tried to hack into the state's blockchain-enabled mobile voting system during the 2018 election cycle.
Waze puts partner cities' traffic data in the cloud
Municipalities participating in the Waze for Cities program now have free access to the traffic data the company has collected in the Google Cloud Platform.
Sensors monitor bridges for storm resilience
Researchers are starting to gather real-time data on how waves and rising water affect concrete bridges as they ride out a storm.
Latest FedRAMP authorizations
Oracle adds its Cloud Infrastructure-Government to the Ashburn, Va., and Phoenix, Ariz., government cloud regions.
ATARC launches TIC 3.0 test lab
The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center is setting up a TIC 3.0 test lab to help federal agencies to implement the Office of Management and Budget's new guidance on Trusted Internet Connections.
Cyber roundup
Agencies have released a number of guides and information products to help organizations improve their cybersecurity postures.
FirstNet board authorizes core upgrades to prep for 5G
The FirstNet Board signed off on investments to upgrade the network core to enable 5G network capabilities and increase and optimize the fleet of deployable communication assets.
DOT funds 8 automated driving research projects
The Department of Transportation awarded $60 million to local projects under its Automated Driving Systems Demonstration Grant program.
St. Louis hosts public-safety IoT pilot
A test of an open, interoperable framework that integrates standards-based, commercial IoT sensors will help cities enhance public safety and efficient operations.
Smart cities vulnerable to IoT-based cyber attacks
As cities install internet-of-things networks to enable smart city development, they are making insufficient investment in digital security, a new research report says.
Virginia pilots drones-as-a-service contract
A contracting initiative allows Virginia agencies and NASPO ValuePoint participants to purchase drone services from a master contract.
Grants boost NG911 migrations
The 911 Grant Program awarded 34 states and two tribal nations more than $109 million to help 911 call centers migrate to IP-enabled emergency networks.
FirstNet releases roadmap for network enhancements
FirstNet rolled out its five-year plan to guide the programs, activities and investments to ensure first responders have the communications tools they need.
Virginia lays data foundation for smart communities
The new governance policy will address issues of data sharing, security and privacy, enabling a common framework critical for the evolution of smart communities.
A tech accelerator for state and local government
CivStart connects tech startups with state and local government leaders.
Pittsburgh cleans up with connected trash cans
The city saved significant time and money by using sensor-enabled trash cans that measure how full the containers are and transmit fill and location information to those responsible for emptying them.
Mobility briefs: Solutions for smart cities
Connected vehicle testing site opens, insights from ridesharing data and more on smart city mobility.
Indiana University plans cyber clinic targeting state and local government
The IU Cybersecurity Clinic will help organizations better manage cyberattacks, protect intellectual property and improve privacy.
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