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Iowa agency realignment includes tech tweaks
April 07, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe new law calls for the consolidation of common tech services and makes the Iowa Communications Network a non-cabinet agency.
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How do your benefits enrollment sites measure up?
April 06, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCivic tech organization Code for America analyzed state social services websites for customer experience. A few states stood out.
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A fight against floppy discs evolves into a prison rights crusade
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureIncarcerated man asks court to compel prisons to dump ‘Stone Age’ technology.
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The barriers to getting more unconnected households online
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureA federal program meant to connect low-income households to the internet isn’t reaching all the people it is supposed to. Here’s how to change that.
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In the face of extreme floods, rural Kentucky lacked forecasting and broadband
April 05, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAs severe weather events increase, so does danger to rural communities. Plans are in place to address the urban observation bias in national weather prediction, but the other piece—reliable broadband—could still be years away for places like Eastern Kentucky.
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How co-ops can deliver faster, less expensive procurement
April 04, 2023 | Cloud & Infrastructure, NewsBecause vendors know a long-term contract will be widely available to state and local agencies, they tend to offer better prices and more services, one expert says.
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New guide looks to slash ‘time tax’ on benefits applications
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe project aims to make applications for government programs such as childcare assistance more user-friendly and less time consuming.
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The other digital divide
April 03, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureJobs using technology are more common in some parts of the country than in others, according to a recent study. The divide is leading to a widening wage and skills gap.
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Every state sees tech workforce gains, report says
March 30, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureNet employment in tech grew by 3.2% last year, with more than 9 million people now employed in the sector across technical and non-technical roles, according to new CompTIA research.
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How an inclusive work environment attracts, retains tech workers
March 29, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureAn inclusive IT staff helps Detroit close workforce gaps and bridge the digital divide.