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Pennsylvania says it’s approved for up to $5.2M cyber grant
April 25, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe state is the first to publicly say it will receive federal funding under the State and Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program.
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How a shift to the cloud streamlined one state’s professional licensing
April 24, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureIt used to take months to license health care professionals in Wisconsin, but after migrating to the cloud, staff can now easily process more than 200 types of credentials and licenses.
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Transit agency’s cloud-based customer service boosts efficiency, visibility
April 21, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureNew York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new system better manages passenger feedback, giving MTA more insight into its riders’ needs.
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Cyberattack accelerates county’s modernization, cloud push
April 20, 2023 | News, CybersecurityLast year’s ransomware attack showed “cloud averse” employees in New York’s Suffolk County the benefits of moving away from legacy technology.
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Inside one state’s decade-long effort to map broadband availability
April 19, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThanks to its detailed data on household internet availability and speed, Colorado has been able to make the most of federal broadband funding opportunities.
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New York City to weigh strict facial recognition ban
April 18, 2023 | News, Emerging TechLegislation would bar the use of the technology in public places and in residential buildings and would be one of the strictest prohibitions in the United States.
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Montana could be first state to ban TikTok
April 17, 2023 | News, CybersecurityLawmakers approved legislation to prevent the app from operating within the state, but critics said it has no clear enforcement plan and violates the U.S. Constitution.
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Smart cameras ID bus lane violators
April 14, 2023 | News, Emerging TechTo increase bus speeds in Washington, D.C., Metrobuses will be outfitted with automated cameras to spot and help process infractions.
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Amazon Sidewalk promises secure, wide-ranging IoT network
April 13, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureBut critics warned of potential privacy issues with the network, which is switched on for consumers by default and could collect personal data.
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Better ID management could help DMVs become ‘departments of citizen engagement’
April 12, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureModernizing legacy technology, embracing self service and easing cross-agency authentication can help departments of motor vehicles provide better and more efficient customer experience.