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How data sharing amplifies benefits programs
January 18, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhen information is shared across agencies, leaders can craft more equitable solutions and unlock the full potential of available resources.
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States should follow feds in Chinese tech bans
| News, CybersecurityWith a recent report citing at least 1,600 state and local agencies still buying IT and communications equipment from China, one researcher advised they follow federal guidance more closely.
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Flood forecasts in real-time with block-by-block data could save lives – a new machine learning method makes it possible
| News, Data & AnalyticsA sophisticated flood model can be used to train local flood hazard models that can pinpoint conditions street by street using real-time storm forecasts.
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Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks
| News, CybersecurityIt’s the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.
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Communities are rethinking their push for data centers
January 17, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureMore governments are looking into the environmental effects of data centers on neighborhoods.
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Future-proofing smart cities with open standards
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureOpen standards can help smart cities prevent tech obsolescence and maximize growth.
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Governor calls for $37M boost in drone funding
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum proposed $30 million for the state’s unmanned aerial system traffic control network and $7 million for a business and aviation park in Grand Forks.
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Hinds County electronic system knocked offline, blocking jail, courts and DA communication
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureA power outage left one county's criminal justice systems unable to share data, blocking individuals from paying bail or being released from jail.
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What motivates remote workers to protect IT assets?
January 13, 2023 | News, CybersecurityResearchers found that fear of what could go wrong is the primary driver in getting remote workers to protect IT systems.
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States look to feds for help building a more robust cyber workforce
| News, CybersecurityThe National Association of State Chief Information Officers called on the federal government to help address the shortage of skilled cyber workers and urged flexible implementation of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program.