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Options for FirstNet opt-outs
July 18, 2016 | NewsAn interoperability compliance matrix will document the technical standards, key data elements and network policies that will ensure state systems can work with the nationwide public safety broadband network.
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Critical infrastructure in the crosshairs
| NewsProtecting the infrastructure from attack will require a new way of thinking about critical systems cybersecurity.
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Direct or disable: Two states take on drone growth
July 15, 2016 | NewsKansas appoints its first Director of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and Utah proposes legislation to ‘neutralize’ drones over wildfires by jamming their signals or shooting them down.
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The best cloud partnership: More security, savings and innovation
| NewsWhen the day comes that the federal government can entrust private-sector companies with maintaining its cloud environments, some magical things could happen.
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Dashboards give Iowa broadband metrics at a glance
| NewsThe Iowa Communications Network implemented real-time analytic dashboards to better monitor and respond to key performance indicators.
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Smart sidewalk kiosks: Thin edge of the wedge for city monitoring?
| NewsThe Sidewalk Labs’ kiosks offer free high-speed Wi-Fi, device charging and tablets for web browsing, but they are capable of much more.
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Medicare, Medicaid push for modular systems
July 14, 2016 | NewsTo streamline certification process for Medicaid Management Information Systems, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to pre-certify the systems' modular solutions.
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Better 911 systems through standardized data
| NewsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking for a nationally uniform 911 data system.
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4 reasons mobile tablets are becoming the ‘go to’ device for the military
| NewsThe practical advantages of using rugged mobile tablets for gathering, viewing and transmitting data leave desktops in the dust.
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Secrets of open data success
| NewsAlthough many cities have made progress with open data portals and digitizing archives, a few consistently lead the pack.