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What is ‘reasonable cybersecurity’?
June 24, 2024 | News, CybersecurityThe term is used in policy after policy. But with no standard definition, networks are often left unprotected and open to lawsuits. That is changing.
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It’s time to take a serious look at esports gaming
June 14, 2024 | News, Emerging TechThe growing popularity of competitive video games is creating opportunities for governments at all levels. It builds skills, fosters community at local rec centers and schools and even boosts tourism.
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School’s out for summer, but virtual learning is in
June 05, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentMomentum for virtual learning has been building for years, and come fall, it will be offered in hundreds of more schools.
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To drive revenue, cities turn to tech to fix their parking problems
May 30, 2024 | Emerging Tech, NewsParking brings in $3 billion a year for state and local governments. That's why they are using new technologies to help push parking reforms aimed at streamlining enforcement and increasing revenues and environmental friendliness.
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Whole-of-state program delivers security that’s ‘antivirus on steroids’
May 13, 2024 | News, CybersecurityWoodbury, Minnesota, was one of the first cities to take advantage of the free managed detection and response solution.
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Virginia’s ‘tech tax’ ignites debate on business taxes
April 30, 2024 | News, FinanceMany states are extending sales tax to digital services, but the Virginia Senate’s attempt to expand it to cover business-to-business transactions raised eyebrows.
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Mobile hunting, fishing licenses streamline conservation management
April 25, 2024 | News, Digital GovernmentMinnesota’s new system will replace a paper-based license purchase and harvest registration process, saving staff time and improving customer service.
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Cities dip into immersive technologies
March 13, 2024 | News, Emerging TechDigital twins are helping streamline city planning and apprenticeship programs, but governments must step up adoption to fully realize the benefits, an expert says.
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How the procurement process can help agencies acquire responsible AI
March 04, 2024 | News, Emerging TechBuying artificial intelligence is not just about setting new policies to manage emerging technology, but applying tried-and-true processes, one expert says.
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Whole-of-state procurement gives local agencies better pricing, expert advice
February 20, 2024 | News, FinanceInitially used to extend cybersecurity throughout government, the whole-of-state concept is also being used to push training and software licensing contracts to local agencies.