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Diversity can help bridge IT workforce gap, NASCIO finds
April 14, 2022 | News, State & LocalBecause most job seekers want diversity and inclusion in the workplace, states must prioritize those factors, according to a new report from the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
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NC rolls out criminal justice data portal
April 13, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsAn interactive data clearinghouse will give decision-makers broader access to crime statistics.
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Wastewater testing programs need better coordination, data standards, GAO says
| News, Data & AnalyticsWastewater surveillance systems are helping communities predict COVID-19 outbreaks, but lack of national coordination and standardized methods pose challenges to wider adoption, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Pre-COVID modernization streamlined DMV services
April 11, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureBecause North Carolina modernized its DMV portal prior to the pandemic, it could easily pivot to online driver’s permit applications, virtual queueing and automated license and tag renewals.
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Virtual courts streamline services, improve participation
April 08, 2022 | News, Emerging TechThe rapid shift to online services during the COVID-19 pandemic pushed states’ civil courts to embrace electronic filing for defendants without lawyers, e-notarizations and fully virtual trials.
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Robots enlisted for public safety missions
April 07, 2022 | News, Emerging TechState and local responders are rolling out robots to help with situational awareness, disaster response and remote patrol.
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Security equipment rebates aim to boost community safety
April 05, 2022 | News, Public SafetyChicago is offering residents and businesses rebates on security cameras, cloud storage and GPS-based vehicle trackers.
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Drone inspects subway tunnels after nearby building collapse
| News, Public SafetyAfter the collapse of a parking garage over subway tunnels, officials in Boston used a drone to assess conditions before sending in a team of structural engineers for in-depth inspections.
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Open bus data makes transit schedules more reliable
April 04, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsResearchers at the University of Washington used bus location and speed data from two Seattle-area transit networks to create a dashboard that shows the average bus speed between stops, allowing officials to pinpoint slowdowns.
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Ransomware tests local governments
| News, CybersecurityMalicious actors increasingly target smaller governments that lack sufficient cyber defenses, risking the operation of critical public services.