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Code for America’s CEO on this moment in civic tech
April 07, 2022 | News, State & LocalAmanda Renteria talks about the recent customer experience executive order, the non-profit's work in federal and state government service delivery and what's next.
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City leans into metrics to boost services delivery, cut ‘time tax’
April 06, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsWith a new dynamic report that provides up-to-date metrics on city agency performance and the creation of a chief efficiency officer position, New York City Mayor Eric Adams aims to improve city services delivery.
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Ohio brings ballistics analysis in-house
| News, Data & AnalyticsThe state is investing in systems to help forensic investigators more quickly determine whether a firearm may have been used in multiple shootings.
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How Ukraine has defended itself against cyberattacks – lessons for the US
| News, CybersecurityAuthenticating logins, backing up critical data and patching software vulnerabilities will help protect critical infrastructure from malicious foreign actors.
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Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says
| News, Emerging TechThe rise in telework, electric vehicle adoption and shared mobility services like Uber and Lyft are reducing carbon emissions and bringing about systemic changes to the transportation sector.
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IBM launches AI-accelerated, ‘quantum-safe’ mainframe
April 05, 2022 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureIBM’s z16 mainframe is designed for hybrid cloud environments, features an on-chip AI accelerator and what the company calls the industry’s first quantum-safe system.
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New Mexico positions itself as a quantum computing hub
| News, Emerging TechThe Quantum New Mexico Coalition brings together two national labs and more than 30 colleges, businesses and nonprofit organizations to build the business and workforce infrastructure for a quantum computing economy.
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Security equipment rebates aim to boost community safety
| News, Public SafetyChicago is offering residents and businesses rebates on security cameras, cloud storage and GPS-based vehicle trackers.
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How federal tax incentives would benefit public power utilities
| News, State & LocalGiving public power utilities access to tax incentives for energy conservation makes those incentives fairer and more effective, ensuring that all utilities can embrace critical energy investments.
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Drone inspects subway tunnels after nearby building collapse
| News, Public SafetyAfter the collapse of a parking garage over subway tunnels, officials in Boston used a drone to assess conditions before sending in a team of structural engineers for in-depth inspections.