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Blockchain takes root at Ginnie Mae
February 25, 2022 | News, Emerging TechDistributed ledger technology is expected to improve data security, provenance and legal sufficiency by reducing the number of times information is handled by entities across the housing finance ecosystem.
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5 technologies to improve environmental regulatory enforcement
| News, State & LocalMobile inspections, remote inspections, unmanned aerial systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning and integrated solutions can serve as force multipliers for the environmental enforcement community.
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The next big quantum leap may require better software
| News, Emerging TechThe raw power of increasingly advanced quantum computers could necessitate advances in software to make sense of the noise.
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Labor Department defends response to states’ unemployment fraud
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe department says it's working on fixes after criminals siphoned billions in improper benefit payments.
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States reconsider facial recognition for ID verification
February 24, 2022 | News, State & LocalAs privacy concerns mount and demand winds down, several states are rethinking their use of ID.me's facial recognition technology to verify users applying for unemployment insurance benefits.
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FirstNet should be reauthorized before it sunsets, GAO says
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureAny significant changes to the public safety broadband network would be complex, expensive and may disrupt services delivery if the contract with AT&T is interrupted or changed before 2042, GAO warned.
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Wireless data reduces high-speed accidents at intersections
| News, Public SafetyWireless data transmitted between oncoming vehicles and traffic signals is allowing researchers to dynamically change the duration of green lights to prevent accidents.
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How We Can Achieve Universal Connectivity
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureHaving a high-speed internet connection at home opens up a world of opportunity. While 84% of households subscribe to broadband service, 10 million homes still don’t have access, and millions more choose not to subscribe. The cable industry is committed… Read More »
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NY launches joint cybersecurity center to strengthen coordination
February 23, 2022 | News, CybersecurityThe Joint Security Operations Center will bring federal, state, county and local cybersecurity data sharing efforts under one umbrella to improve incident response and provide a holistic view of the cyber-threat landscape.
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Advanced analytics root out COVID-19 relief fraud
| News, Data & AnalyticsWith machine learning, risk scoring and automation, agencies can effectively identify fraud, waste and abuse in pandemic relief.