'Intelligent digital mesh' underscores latest trend report
Made up of people, devices, content and services, the intelligent digital mesh will be key to "delivering increasingly insightful digital services everywhere.”
Cloud smart: Practical considerations on where to focus
As the cloud-smart strategy unfolds, agencies must determine how the high-level cloud-smart vision translates to on-the-ground implementation.
My thoughts are my password, because my brain reactions are unique
A "brain password" is a mix of the person’s unique biological brain structure and their involuntary memory that determines how it responds to a particular stimulus.
N.Y. Attorney General Sues ExxonMobil
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Maui may boost Airbnb fines in a big way … feds audit Ohio Medicaid program … and Boston sees an increase in shootings.
San Diego Looks at ‘Geofencing’ to Slow E-Scooters
Virtual perimeters could help improve safety.
Report: State CISOs Need to Throw Their Weight Around
Budgets are tight and talent is scarce, but the cyber leaders can change that with their increasing sway within governments.
It’s Too Soon to Celebrate the End of the Opioid Epidemic
Drug-overdose deaths have been down for six months, but it’s too early to know whether the good news will continue.
DHS Preps Extra Cyber Support for States with Close Midterm Races
The tightness of an election is just one factor to guide where the Homeland Security Department will field its Election Day cybersecurity teams.
Thinning Forests Helps Reduce Wildfires, But There Isn't Always a Market
The Trump administration, states and local leaders—including many environmentalists—agree that more must be done to avert catastrophic wildfire, including thinning trees.
Youth Homelessness Similar in Rural and Urban Communities, Research Suggests
Rural youth are as likely to experience homelessness as kids living in urban areas, but may have less access to support services.
As Trump Mulls A Federal Rollback, States Are Adding Transgender Rights
More and more states are allowing flexibility to people on how they are identified on official government documents, a key issue for transgender advocates.
When data centers move to the network edge
The internet of things will strain existing networks, but edge data centers could help increase bandwidth and lower latency, a recent report says.
Cloud is key to scaling AI research
The large-scale storage and compute resources of the cloud could give university AI researchers access to the high-performance resources they need.
GSA's AI-based tool reviews contracts
The Solicitation Review Tool will ensure solicitations posted on FedBizOpps comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.
For State CIO Leadership, Strong Communication Is More Important Than Tech Expertise
Major takeaways from NASCIO’s annual survey of state chief information officers.
Somewhat Good News Amid Austin’s Drinking Water Crisis
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Indiana’s balanced-budget proposal … newly discovered quake faults in Oregon … and “demographic time bomb” in a Colorado ski town.
Why All Lotteries Are Based on a Lie
Even if you win the $1.6 billion, you don't really get $1.6 billion.
Estimating How Many Jobs the Trade Deficit With China Has Cost the U.S.
New research shows that the heaviest losses affected a diverse set of states, ranging from Vermont to Texas.
Kids Aren't Getting Much Exercise
Children in some states scored better than others in engaging in physical activities, a report finds. National guidelines recommend kids engage in active play or exercise at least an hour a day.
Why government must demystify AI
As agencies integrate artificial intelligence into government applications, they must ensure the technology is trustworthy and that citizens understand how it works.
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