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Why community digital equity discussions should be in person
March 16, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureMore than 50 town halls addressing accessibility, affordability, devices and digital skills will help Iowa’s Department of Management ensure that all residents can participate in the digital economy.
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New York City tech chief Matt Fraser commands attention
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe chief technology officer on the decision to leave behind the Internet Master Plan, why we still haven’t seen the launch of MyCity, and why he’s still bullish on crypto.
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One state’s grant management breakthrough
March 15, 2023 | Cloud & Infrastructure, NewsWith the One Stop portal, organizations in Massachusetts can apply for economic development grants across three agencies, and grant administrators can more easily manage programs and ensure regional equity.
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Modernization takes agencies from service providers to service brokers
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureEnterprise IT teams should focus on making services easier for staff and residents to access and engage with, one state CIO said.
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A new federal program looks to connect smart buildings with smart policy
March 14, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Buildings drive a third of the nation’s emissions. Smart buildings can change that with the right policies and programs in place.
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Long-term digital solutions can offset workforce shortage gaps
March 13, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | User-friendly technology platforms can help under-resourced agencies decrease their administrative burden and attract digital-savvy employees.
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Satellite internet can fill broadband gaps
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAs the price of the technology comes down, low-Earth orbit satellites can complement fiber and wireless in helping close the digital divide, experts said.
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Here’s what’s in Biden’s budget plan for state and local governments
March 10, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe administration, among other things, wants to dramatically increase funding for housing and restore the child tax credit.
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Government still wrestles with digital equity, accessibility
March 09, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAgencies struggle to provide services for individuals with limited English, digital literacy issues and unreliable broadband or online access, a recent survey found.
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2 factors make shifts to remote work successful
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureWell-coordinated IT and HR systems can ensure remote work has no effect on staff workflow quantity or quality, a recent study shows.