Some workflows belong in the cloud, others don’t
New research shows that 88% of organizations have returned at least some data from the cloud to on-prem data centers.
4 Considerations for Building Out Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
COMMENTARY | Policymakers and businesses will need to make important choices about chargers as more EVs hit the road. Here are some key things to keep in mind.
In a Rural Corner of the West, a Local Level Push to Revive Passenger Rail
Cuts in the late 1970s ended Amtrak service across southern Montana. Now, a county-led coalition wants to bring it back.
How California’s Initiative to Fund Electric Vehicles Went Terribly Wrong
Prop. 30 had widespread support. Then Governor Newsom and billionaires got involved.
It’s Been a Good Election Year for Transportation Funding
Nationwide, voters approved most of the proposals on the ballot to fund roads and transit, unlocking billions in new revenue for projects.
How the FCC shields cellphone companies from safety concerns
When a small Massachusetts town complained about the negative effects of cell phone towers on residents' health, it faced fierce opposition -- not just from industry, but from the Federal Communications Commission.
How to keep a complex cloud and on-prem ecosystem on track
Keeping to a true north, taking an open or closed approach and managing the change will help keep modernization projects under control, state and local CIOs advise.
Challenge to FCC broadband map IDs thousands of NY addresses lacking connectivity
Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state’s ConnectALL Program submitted the addresses of more than 30,000 locations that are either unserved, underserved or missing information.
High Stakes for Transportation in Governors Races
Incoming governors will have big decisions to make about roads and transit and how projects are paid for.
Cold-War missile defense site heats up state’s data center economy, onsite gardens
After sitting unused for decades, the 300,000-square-foot, mostly underground building will be converted to a secure data center whose excess C02 and heat will support an indoor greenhouse.
How database DevOps can modernize government IT and mitigate risk
By including databases in the DevOps workflow, agencies can reduce the attack surface and keep data safe, minimize human error and limit the damage from data breaches.
County puts ‘Band-Aids’ on power shortage pain
The electric utility serving Loudoun County, Virginia, cannot power new data centers until 2026, leaving the county looking for temporary solutions.
‘Insatiable appetite’ for internet pushes county to gigabit broadband
Clark County, Nevada, CIO Bob Leek said localities must meet rising demand and invest in the future.
Michigan Test Drives Country’s First Mobility Officer
Trevor Pawl hopes transformations in the automotive industry will also help state government replace “Depression Era departmental structures” with more nimble organizations.
States Steer More Money Toward Rural Roads
A federal infusion of grant money is paying for repaving and other safety improvements.
Tax the Rich for Climate Action? Protect Towns from Floods? It’s on State Ballots This November
Two major climate initiatives in New York and California, and many more to watch at the local level.
Should Homeowners or Cities Maintain Sidewalks?
Denver voters are set to weigh in on the question in next week’s election, while also deciding on a tax that could help pay for sidewalk upgrades.
Collaboration guides state’s blueprint for transformation
Colorado’s Office of Technology works closely with agency partners, weighing in their needs to shape IT projects that improve operations.
States look beyond ‘lab to fab’
A large chip-making facility funded by the CHIPS Act represents an opportunity for state and local leaders to build a technology-based business infrastructure and workforce.
Solar, telecom rollouts offer lessons for mass EV charging station deployments
Installing 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the next eight years will require cloud-based deployment management tools to coordinate work, manage budgets, facilitate real-time tracking and reporting and create a single source of truth for field staff and local leaders.
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