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$500M for new tech hubs program included in federal spending bill
December 20, 2022 | News, Emerging TechA law to promote domestic semiconductor production approved earlier this year created the regional development program, but didn’t fund it. The proposed spending would enable its launch.
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Solving the puzzle of shadow IT
December 19, 2022 | News, CybersecuritySolutions that provide visibility and control over IT assets and data can help agencies secure their blind spots.
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How one state pays down technical debt
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureColorado made reducing tech debt its top “Wildly Important Goal” because it presents security, customer experience and workforce risks and impedes digital transformation.
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Local cyber budgets growing but still inadequate, survey finds
| News, CybersecurityWith cyber insurance premiums also rising dramatically, half of municipal governments may be without adequate coverage, one expert says.
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How the infrastructure act aims to take on digital discrimination
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe FCC is considering adopting a set of recommendations for state and local governments that would address disparities in broadband service.
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NIST unveils draft update of identity proofing tech guidance
| News, CybersecurityThe science and technology standards agency debuted new guidelines for its policy on identity verification technology, including the testing requirements for facial recognition applications and draft policies for other tools.
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State gets ready to capitalize on blockchain
December 16, 2022 | News, Emerging TechA Texas work group found opportunities for the technology in smart contracts, records management and governance models.
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Statistical model predicts daily high tide flooding
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a new model that can predict daily high tide flooding months in advance.
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U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply
| News, CybersecurityThe states that have announced bans in the past two weeks include Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Maryland, New Hampshire and Tennessee.
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New state and local government financial reporting requirements headed to Biden’s desk
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureState and local advocates opposed the provisions, which were attached to a massive defense bill and call for financial data to be standardized, searchable and machine-readable.