How Smart Cities Use Geospatial Tech
One component of smart city innovation many municipalities are experimenting with is geospatial technology
View ArticleNASCIO 2015 CIO Survey: Roles Evolving w/Tech
NASCIO's 2015 annual survey of state CIOs shows the role of successful CIOs is rapidly evolving to keep pace with the changing IT and business landscape
View Article3 Core Outcomes From A Successful Open Data Program
The value of open data solutions lies not in the technology itself but in its ability to help municipalities achieve their goals
View Article3 Uses for Big Data Analytics in Local Govs
The key to extracting data insights lies in how government agencies choose to analyze the data and how it is tangibly applied
View ArticleVIDEO: In 15 Years, This Danish City Wants to Be Free of Carbon Emissions
The city has set some of the most ambitious carbon standards in the world. It wants to be carbon emission neutral by 2029
View ArticleNew Tools For Easier IoT Adoption
New solutions and resources aim to make it easier for users to adopt Internet of Things (IoT) technology in the public and private sectors
View ArticleSF Partners with IoT Provider to Increase Connectivity
SF will deploy a dedicated Internet of Things network to provide low-cost, energy-efficient and two-way connectivity for smart-city programs
View ArticleMeet California’s GreenGov Challenge Code-A-Thon Winner
To find solutions to state problems, California recently hosted a code-a-thon to bring together community stakeholders and inspire innovative thinking
View ArticleWhitepaper Outlines Wi-Fi’s Central Role in Smart Cities
The whitepaper reveals that activity in Wi-Fi is at an unprecedented level as cities seek expert assistance to deploy the technology
View ArticleSurvey: U.S. Cities Using Innovative Technologies to Increase Transparency,...
The annual survey recognizes leading examples of cities using technology to improve services and boost efficiencies
View ArticleVIDEO: Massachusetts Solving Opioid Crisis with Data
Massachusetts is aggregating the vast amount of data it holds to address the state's biggest challenges
View ArticleWhat To Look For In An Innovative City Tech Plan
Leading digital cities are developing mature infrastructure that enables leaders to experiment with new technology projects to improve the lives of citizens
View ArticleTransplant Gives New Face, Scalp to Burned Firefighter
A volunteer firefighter badly burned in a 2001 blaze has received the most extensive face transplant ever, covering his skull and much of his neck
View ArticlePittsburgh Improves Procurement Process with Tech Partnership
Following an in-depth analysis of the city’s current processes, the fellows have launched 3 digital tools to streamline and open up the procurement process
View ArticleCommunities Struggle to Govern Police Body Camera Footage
There are few federal guidelines or laws governing the use of body cameras, leaving states and municipalities to create their own rules that vary greatly
View ArticleGoogle Antsy as California Slow on Self-Driving Car Rules
Before granting permissions, California regulators want Google to prove these cars of the future already drive as safely as people
View ArticleLaunching a New Local Government Website? Here Are Some Tips, Best Practices
A new website toolkit is available for municipal governments interested in enhancing their online presence and improving new tech services for residents
View ArticleCode for America Announces Government Partners for 2016 Fellowship Program
The program develops digital approaches to delivering public services that improve access to health services, reduce incarceration and promote economic development
View ArticlePolice Data Management Gets Security and Efficiency Bump
This partnership will provide a security-enhanced digital evidence management experience for law enforcement in an efficient and low-cost environment.
View ArticleVIDEO: Jetpack Technology Tested for Emergency Responder Use
Experts say jetpacks would be used for reconnaissance and rescue -especially useful in the fire department during emergencies in skyscrapers
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