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Most government software stinks. Here’s what you can do about it.
June 23, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | When IT systems align to their end users’ day-to-day processes, tasks and needs, agencies can increase productivity while more than making up for any marginal cost differences.
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Air taxis are taking off. Cities should start planning now
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureA simple geographic information system-based framework can help cities weigh safety, access and equity considerations when deciding where to locate air taxi hubs.
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Another state signals its intent to leave the voter data system
| News, Data & AnalyticsNow that nearly a quarter of the Electronic Registration Information Center's members have left or are planning to leave the group, Kentucky's secretary of state says the state could be paying more for less information.
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NIST wants to help prevent cyberattacks on the water sector
| News, CybersecurityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking input on guidelines for mitigating the risks of cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems.
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Dangerous driving, poorly designed roadways accelerate pedestrian traffic deaths
June 22, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsDespite just over half of states seeing a decrease in pedestrian traffic deaths in 2022, the number of fatalities nationwide continues to creep up, a new report finds.
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Legacy tech could undermine zero trust push
| News, CybersecurityAs agencies move toward more secure infrastructures, managing legacy systems that are unprepared for today’s cybersecurity challenges could slow their progress.
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Louisiana bans TikTok on state networks and devices. Will it make any difference?
| News, CybersecurityThe law does little to protect state-owned devices and personal data, cybersecurity experts say.
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How will AI affect workers? Tech waves of the past show how unpredictable the path can be
| News, Emerging TechNew digital technologies have been a constant for workers over the past few decades, with a mixed record on the economy and individuals’ daily lives. AI’s effect will likely be just as unpredictable.
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How a data-centric approach can lift agencies above the cybersecurity poverty line
June 21, 2023 | News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | By focusing protection where it’s most needed, agencies can more easily share data and create targeted, efficient and effective cybersecurity.
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Bias, privacy among governments’ generative AI headaches
| News, Emerging TechWhile ChatGPT presents big opportunities for efficiency, agencies must ensure they use it—and regulate it—properly, an expert advises.