School Bus Wi-Fi Qualifies for Discounted Rate
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said broadband on school buses has been especially helpful in closing the homework gap.
School bus Wi-Fi qualifies for E-Rate, FCC chair says
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said broadband on school buses has been especially helpful in closing the homework gap.
County completes 5-year telecom modernization
The VOIP upgrade allows Cook County to consolidate its telecommunications and data infrastructure.
Idaho maps out cybersecurity strategy
Successful defense against cybersecurity threats will require more resources, partnerships and meaningful information-sharing between public and private sector organizations, a new report says.
Cryptocurrency hype spawns email attacks, FBI says
An increasing number of recent business email compromise complaints involve the use of cryptocurrency, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
NASA weaves a data and AI fabric for drone intelligence
A Data and Reasoning Fabric will not only pass relevant information to drones and allow them to share information, but also feature AI and machine learning services that will allow unmanned systems to operate safely in close quarters.
California dives into blockchain
A May 4 executive order positions the state as blockchain friendly and sets the stage for agency adoption of distributed ledger technology.
Need help finding broadband grants? Tool helps sift through opportunities
A new tool from US Ignite helps communities search and filter federal grant opportunities to support broadband expansion and smart city deployments.
FirstNet boosts in-building coverage
A new investment in the responder network will facilitate one of the most desired improvements.
New Jersey Combating Vehicle Theft With License Plate Readers
The state will expand its network of high-speed automated cameras to crack down on record numbers of stolen cars.
Ransomware Attacks on Governments More Frequent, Damaging and Costly
Attackers targeting states and localities demanded the lowest ransom payments of any sector surveyed, but victims were more likely to pay, according to a recent report.
Ransomware attacks more frequent, damaging and costly
Attackers targeting state and local governments demanded the lowest ransom payments of any sector surveyed, but victims were more likely to pay, according to a recent report.
NJ combats vehicle theft with license plate readers
New Jersey will expand its network of high-speed automated cameras to crack down on record numbers of stolen cars.
Detecting disasters with satellite data
Researchers at Ohio State University are using satellite data to create 3D image models that could detect natural disasters in remote regions soon after they happen, giving first responders accurate information about the local needs.
A City Government Begins Mining for Bitcoin
Fort Worth, Texas, has installed three bitcoin mining machines in its data center as part of a six-month pilot to assess the implications and opportunities of minting cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin mining comes to city hall
Fort Worth, Texas, has installed three bitcoin mining machines in its data center as part of a six-month pilot to assess the implications and opportunities of minting cryptocurrency.
Pushing the envelope on drones for indoor emergency response
Participants in NIST’s First Responder UAS Indoor Challenge will design, build and fly a cost-effective, easily flyable drone solution to help search and rescue teams gain better situational awareness prior to entering a building.
AWS launches digital twin service
The IoT TwinMaker service integrates data from multiple sources and creates a knowledge graph that connects data sources to virtual replicas of physical systems to accurately model real-world environments.
State, local government primed for zero trust
While a zero trust architecture is only required for federal agencies, state and local chief information security officers are considering ways the buzz around the strategy can help them boost their cybersecurity posture and prepare for a zero-trust future.
Get ready for the metaverse
While the metaverse may seem over the horizon, the National League of Cities says many cities are already experimenting with metaverse-enabling technologies: the internet of things, digital twins and blockchain.
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