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GIS amplifies emergency response
February 22, 2022 | News, Public SafetyPublic safety agencies are leveraging GIS-based apps and dashboards to improve response and operational efficiencies.
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Zero trust, CX, robotic process automation on deck for 2022
February 18, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureTo increase the public’s trust in digital government services, governments will lean into zero trust, customer experience and robotic processes, Forrester analysts predicted.
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Why data-driven decision making is harder than it looks
February 17, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsProducing digestible data to drive more effective decision-making means getting both technology and policies on the same page, a new study shows.
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The coastal cities expecting the greatest sea-level rise
February 16, 2022 | News, State & LocalA new report from NOAA describes the vulnerabilities coastline communities are facing from climate change and the effects of sea level rise.
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Broadband expansion depends on reliable data
February 15, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureA new report highlights the importance of baseline data with case studies of cities and states bridging the digital divide.
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Seattle takes on double parking with curbside data
| News, Data & AnalyticsAn open-source specification that shares curbside data on loading zones will help the city reduce congestion and make it easier for delivery drivers to find usable spaces.
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Ransomware routed by fast-acting, info-sharing Texans
February 11, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThanks to federal, state and local government coordination, security teams were able to get 23 Texas municipalities hit with ransomware in 2019 back in business in eight days.
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Sensor, satellite data help map, predict heat islands
February 09, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsA community project to map urban heat in North Carolina sent volunteers out to collect sensor data, which was then used – in combination with satellite imagery and machine learning -- to create predictive surface temperature maps.
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Connected vehicle data often goes unused
| News, Data & AnalyticsCities that can access and manage data from connected vehicles will find it easier to improve road safety, emergency planning, congestion and electric vehicle expansion, a recent report says.
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Houston’s smart kiosks aid wayfinding, promote local attractions
February 08, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe kiosks offer a free Wi-Fi hotspot and feature a dual-sided 65” touchscreen that displays digital advertising, location-based informational listings and interactive applications to promote local businesses and points of interest.