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State, local agencies to test geographic accuracy of emergency alerts
September 01, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAmid ongoing concerns from local leaders about the system’s reliability, the FCC will evaluate the accuracy, reliability and speed of Wireless Emergency Alert delivery.
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How one state bakes cyber into disaster response planning
| News, CybersecurityCalifornia uses playbooks and multi-stakeholder exercises to prepare for cyberattacks, focusing on making its response “agile.”
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Governments have ‘headroom’ to improve CX
August 31, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureBetter customer experience is key to improving trust in government, which is especially critical during times of change, according to a new report.
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$4M in city’s federal housing funds stolen through email scam
| News, CybersecurityLocal and federal law enforcement are investigating a scam in Lexington, Kentucky, which allegedly saw criminals send bogus wire transfer information to city staff.
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How Odessa delivers broadband to homes and businesses at no cost to the city
August 30, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe partnership gives SiFi Networks right-of-way access to install fiber for its open access network in the Texas town – and even pays the city a licensing fee.
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25 Gbps internet service now available in Chattanooga
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureEPB, the city’s municipal utility, said the service will initially be rolled out to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Convention Center.
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Collaboration, training key to local gov cyber defense, officials say
August 29, 2022 | News, CybersecurityBy taking advantage of free resources, education and partnerships, local officials can better prepare themselves for inevitable attacks.
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Former NY state employee admits to identity theft, abusing IT access
| News, CybersecurityThe employee pleaded guilty to creating and approving false unemployment insurance applications, including for pandemic relief, by using his state computer access.
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Michigan expands EV charging network with AI-powered partner
August 26, 2022 | News, Emerging TechWith machine learning software, Volta Charging can identify optimal locations for chargers, helping the state to site them in low-income and environmental justice communities.
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Cloud modernization requires ‘whole of government’ effort
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureMinnesota CIO Tarek Tomes said states must see the transition to cloud as a continually evolving effort, not just a series of one-off investments.