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Eliminating the speedbumps in EV charging station buildout
May 26, 2023 | News, Cloud & InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | Energy management as a service gives EV charging station operators cloud-based tools for remote asset management and will help ensure they have the data to comply with the government’s 97% station uptime requirement.
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User-friendly data reporting helps one agency tackle hate acts
May 25, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhen hate incidents are underreported, victims are underserved. That’s why the California Civil Rights Department launched a phone- and web-based system for individuals to safely and securely report their experiences.
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Building better maps with open data on building heights
| News, Data & AnalyticsTo inform broadband buildouts, positioning of solar panels and development of digital twins, state and local agencies can now tap into open building height data.
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State turns to the cloud to manage transportation projects
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureThe Delaware Department of Transportation will track $3 billion in spending over the next five years with a cloud-based capital program management solution.
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DHS wants answers on how well digital identity systems work
| News, Emerging TechAs more state and local agencies turn to identity proofing tech to weed out fraudsters trying to access government services, further testing on how identity validation systems work is needed.
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Cyber agencies unveil updated ransomware guide
| News, CybersecurityThe 2023 version offers more detailed, step-by-step guidance and associated recommendations to fortify public and private networks against sophisticated ransomware.
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Combining GCN and Route Fifty: A note to our readers
| News, Cloud & InfrastructureWe are merging our publications to better serve the state and local government community.
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Is the census still the only reliable population data source?
May 24, 2023 | News, Data & AnalyticsWhile the census is still the "gold standard" of data, state and local governments are exploring alternative sources to supplement missing or unrepresentative datasets, experts say.
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The challenge in identifying problematic online gambling
| News, Data & AnalyticsWhile technology can help spot those who exhibit signs of problem gambling, finding just what to measure and interpreting that data is tricky.
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Is generative AI bad for the environment? A computer scientist explains the carbon footprint of ChatGPT and its cousins
| News, Emerging TechAs the carbon footprint of generative AI models continues to grow, one expert suggests leveraging renewable energy resources to keep up with user demands.