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EPA releases water systems cyber requirement in tandem with national strategy
March 06, 2023 | News, CybersecurityThe Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new cybersecurity guidelines to help states evaluate their water sanitation systems’ defenses.
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Ransomware payments decreased in 2022 as criminals used other extortion tactics
| News, CybersecurityA report from Recorded Future found that, even as ransomware continues to pose a global challenge for individuals and organizations, threat actors are increasingly using other methods to steal sensitive data and demand payments from victims.
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Health info exchange eases Medicaid redeterminations
March 03, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsCRISP, Maryland’s designated health data utility, will provide managed care organizations with data on patients whose Medicaid enrollment must be re-evaluated.
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Quantum ‘ecosystems’ can flourish with government partners
| News, Emerging TechStates looking to nurture the technology should work with academia, startups and industry to build quantum research clusters and a trained workforce, a recent report said.
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White House pitches $1.6B in anti-fraud funding
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe anti-fraud proposal includes funds to modernize state governments’ benefits systems, identity verification and data analytics capabilities.
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The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureResearch shows hostile work environments and unequal pay lead to women quitting the tech industry at high rates, but support systems and mentor relationships can help keep them in the workforce.
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NTIA wants public insight on how to disperse billions in internet for all funding
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe agency is looking for comments on how it should structure two grant programs that will provide almost $2.7 billion in funding for digital equity initiatives.
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Data-based decision-making is flawed when the data is flawed
| News, Data & AnalyticsThere are many reasons the quality of state and local data can be poor. Using that information can lead to unfortunate results.
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Tech layoffs have opened the door for IT talent. Now governments must close the deal.
March 02, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Human capital management solutions can improve candidate experience and help agencies streamline the hiring and onboarding processes.
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Data warehouse aggregates local homelessness data for statewide analysis
| News, Data & AnalyticsTo target services and funds aimed at reducing and preventing homelessness, California’s data sharing platform allows state and local leaders to coordinate services, policies and programs.