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School and Library Broadband Get a Big Boost from E-Rate Funding
By Meghan Bogardus CortezThe latest research indicates that about 79 percent of public schools and libraries across the country have faster internet because of the FCC’s program.
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State and Local Websites Get High-Tech Upgrades
By Juliet Van WagenenWhile many government websites are lackluster, a new enthusiasm for high-tech sites is sweeping the country.
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How Smart Cities Can Protect IoT Devices from Ransomware
By Karen J. BannanWith the Internet of Things widening its foothold in cities, cybersecurity professionals need to know how to safeguard municipal devices against ransomware attacks.
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Maine State Library Relies on Technology to Take on Important Digitization...
By Ricky RibeiroIn an attempt to preserve historical state documents, the library is relying on volunteers, scanning technology and a cloud-based repository platform.
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States, Counties and Technology Put to the Test on Election Day
By Ricky RibeiroIn one of the most intense presidential elections in years, states and counties are gearing up for increased citizen turnout with new technology.
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30 Must-Read State and Local IT Blogs 2016
By Ricky RibeiroOur annual list of top blogs covering relevant trends, news, analysis and general information on state and local government IT is here.
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Building Out the Future of City Hall with Refreshed Tech
By Juliet Van WagenenBack-end technology might not be as exciting as new flat-screen TVs in a city hall lobby, but cities are looking at how IT upgrades can enhance operations for staff and residents...
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5G Networks: Making Smart Cities a Reality
By Juliet Van WagenenThe next generation of connectivity will play a huge role in enabling the Internet of Things, connected transit and other technologies as cities evolve.
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Chicago Targets Tech, Training to Bridge the Digital Divide
By Juliet Van WagenenThe Windy City has been rolling out programs and partnerships aimed at pushing the city into the digital age.
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Digital Government Only Works If Agencies Invest in Quality Websites
By Daniel CastroAs vice president for the ITIF, Daniel Castro weighs in on how state and local administrators can improve their agency’s internet presence and, in turn, citizen services.
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Georgia Calls on Alexa to Ease Web Access for Residents With Disabilities
By Juliet Van WagenenA pilot with Amazon’s voice-controlled software will look to expand access to popular government services to those with disabilities.
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Localities Look to Solve Civil Issues Through Hackathons and Challenges
By Juliet Van WagenenThrough engagement-building events, local governments are reaching out to citizens to help generate innovative and low-cost solutions to civic issues.
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Alaska’s New CIO Targets Big-State IT Challenges
By Juliet Van WagenenConnecting a state half the size of the contiguous U.S. can create some sizeable challenges for IT leadership.
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North Carolina Seeks to Close Broadband Gaps Through Crowdsourcing Portal
By Juliet Van WagenenThe map seeks to fill in the blanks around rural broadband and build out a more pointed strategy as it looks to close the digital divide.
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Houston County (Ga.) Gets a Next-Generation 911 Call Center Makeover
By Juliet Van WagenenThe $6.5 million makeover upgrades systems more than a dozen years old and lays the groundwork for media-rich capabilities in the Georgia county.
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3 Lessons from North Carolina's Statewide Public School Internet Rollout
By Meghan Bogardus CortezThe state is poised to provide internet access to all of its students by 2018.
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Thanks to Tech Upgrades, Millennials Love Public Libraries
By Juliet Van WagenenNew tech like makerspaces and 3D printing, as well as back-end infrastructure revamps, are playing a role in the next generation flocking to libraries.
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4 Ways to Ensure a Successful Email Cloud Migration
By Ted MedeirosThe city of Brockton, Mass., reveals the lessons learned from a transition to cloud-based email and storage.
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Smart Cities Week 2017: How to Bridge the Digital Divide Amid a Smart City...
By Juliet Van WagenenEnsuring connectivity equity across an entire region is essential to building out opportunities for all residents.
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How States Can Make the Switch from HTTP to HTTPS
By Cameron DixonCameron Dixon of the Department of Homeland Security offers advice on how states can make the switch to more secure websites by employing tools and best practices from the federal...
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30 Must-Read State and Local IT Blogs 2017
By Juliet Van WagenenOur annual list of the most useful blogs offering analysis, commentary and insights for public sector IT leaders at the local level.
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Cities Tap Tech to Make 311 Systems More Efficient and Engaging
By Juliet Van WagenenBoston, Atlanta and San Antonio are crowdsourcing, gamifying and introducing social elements to 311.
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San Francisco Pursues City-Owned, Citywide Internet
By Juliet Van WagenenThe city is the first in the country to commit to connecting all citizens to fiber-optic broadband.
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5G Technology Is About to Revolutionize Smart City Deployments
By Eric WalterHigh-speed, low-latency features will support the sensors underlying the Internet of Things and revolutionize the city experience.
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7 Agile Success Factors for State Government IT Leaders
By Juliet Van WagenenThese few tips can help any CIO get more flexible and transparent government IT.
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