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OPM needs more reliable telework data, watchdog says
February 09, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsThe Government Accountability Office says that until the Office of Personnel Management implements recommendations on its telework data, it won't be able to show a clear and accurate picture of telework across the government.
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Connected vehicle data often goes unused
| News, Data & AnalyticsCities that can access and manage data from connected vehicles will find it easier to improve road safety, emergency planning, congestion and electric vehicle expansion, a recent report says.
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Houston’s smart kiosks aid wayfinding, promote local attractions
February 08, 2022 | News, State & LocalThe kiosks offer a free Wi-Fi hotspot and feature a dual-sided 65” touchscreen that displays digital advertising, location-based informational listings and interactive applications to promote local businesses and points of interest.
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How low code can strengthen existing systems to maximize investments
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureWhen agencies can develop apps faster and scale quickly from a single platform, they eliminate downtime and manual workarounds and stay focused on the mission.
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Collecting, managing vaccination info advances agency data maturity
| News, Data & AnalyticsAgencies had to overcome legacy technology and privacy challenges as they quickly learned to collect, store and protect vaccination data.
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IRS backs away from facial recognition technology
| News, CybersecurityThe move comes after a letter from Senate Finance Committee chair Sen. Ron Wyden urged the tax agency to end a controversial contract with ID.me that requires taxpayers to submit biometric data to file tax returns online.
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New app tracks terrorism-linked events in local U.S. communities
| News, Public SafetyIt marks an enhancement of the information-sharing capabilities the National Counterterrorism Center offered before.
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Roadway analytics helps cities manage traffic
February 07, 2022 | News, Data & AnalyticsAn artificial intelligence-based platform will give city managers better data on congestion, public safety and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Procurement: The ‘tip of the spear’ for cybersecurity
| News, CybersecurityState and local procurement staff must diversify their supply chains, mitigate third-party risks and create transparency in their systems by identifying and prioritizing the protection of their most important assets, experts say.
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NIST suggests agencies accept the word of software producers per executive order
| News, CybersecurityThe standards agency said an attestation from vendors themselves would be sufficient when screening for cybersecurity, unless an agency's risk calculus suggests otherwise.