One city’s unexpected open-data benefits
Phoenix’s open data portal inspired residents to develop solutions for parking and urban heat on their own, the mayor says.
States Abandon Access to Shared Voter Registration Data
As states gear up to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, few have specific plans in place to maintain accurate voter rolls on their own.
IoT network insights drive smart city planning
A cloud-enabled sensor network helps city officials meet resident needs and collaborate with neighboring communities.
States abandon access to shared voter registration data
As states gear up to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center, few have specific plans in place to maintain accurate voter rolls on their own.
Short, sweet, simple: Tips for effective government communications
When it comes to communicating vital information to residents, a “clarity before clever” strategy works best, one expert says.
Turning the heat up on election security
With the 2024 presidential election rapidly approaching, Arizona’s secretary of state pushes to protect election systems from outside threats.
NextGen TV to deliver data-rich emergency alerts
A pilot program based in Washington, D.C., will leverage the new ATSC 3.0 digital broadcast standard to deliver advanced emergency information to residents.
How Do Benefits Enrollment Sites Stack Up?
Civic tech organization Code for America analyzed state social services websites for customer experience. A few states stood out.
How do your benefits enrollment sites measure up?
Civic tech organization Code for America analyzed state social services websites for customer experience. A few states stood out.
A mobile-first approach enhances police operations
With mobile devices tapping into its police-only internet, the Lenexa Police Department can log and share data quicker as well as track crime trends and officer locations for more efficient police responses.
Data to help communities get ahead of water shortages
An interactive map gives water managers a glimpse into the historical factors driving water shortages so they can make data-driven decisions for a sustainable future.
NextGen TV, pagers transmit enhanced emergency data to responders
A field test of digital broadcast TV and prototype pagers is giving responders across North Carolina access to audio, images, video and GIS data.
How an inclusive work environment attracts, retains tech workers
An inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.
How to talk to users about cybersecurity
User-friendly login tools and clear communication go a long way toward getting staff in step with cybersecurity protocols.
Turning hackers’ behavior against them
By identifying psychological biases of hackers, a new program aims to develop proactive network defenses that go beyond tech-based solutions and rely on analysis of attackers’ behavior to thwart them.
City building a talent pipeline for a quantum-enabled workforce
The Gig City Goes Quantum initiative is Chattanooga’s plan for student education, workforce preparation and business support to accelerate the local commercialization of quantum technologies.
How a data ecosystem can quell the opioid crisis
A data infrastructure that tracks drug use trends and drug market activity can inform policy and program decisions aimed at curbing the opioid crisis.
Text alerts could streamline benefits redetermination processes
A text-based notification system could help agencies that administer federally funded benefits remind participants of applications, renewals and appointments.
Resident data profiles trigger targeted emergency response
First responders can save time and resources when they have access to resident information such as existing medical conditions or their home layout.
Treating public health disconnects with interoperable data
Standardized state and local health data supports disease surveillance and will allow a quick response to health emergencies.
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