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Government Technology

Government Technology

Government Technology is Governing's sister e.Republic publication, offering in-depth coverage of IT case studies, emerging technologies and the implications of digital technology on the policies and management of public sector organizations.

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Investing in Digital Equity: The Case for Broadband Expansion
With society rapidly digitizing and high-speed Internet access fast becoming a vital utility, government must work to balance the needs of underserved populations with financial realities.
October 24, 2019
 · Government Technology
Virginia Chief Information Officer Nelson Moe
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Cutting Ties: Virginia’s Bumpy Breakup with Northrop Grumman
Described by CIO Nelson Moe as “groundbreaking” in 2005, the commonwealth has severed its relationship with its former mega-contractor that limited Virginia’s agility in meeting today’s IT needs.
October 23, 2019
 · Noelle Knell, Government Technology
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Facial Recognition Software on the Rise in U.S. Schools
As school officials across the country worry about how to stop the next mass shooting, biometric technologies and expanded surveillance systems have become attractive alternatives to traditional security procedures.
October 18, 2019
 · Government Technology
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Baltimore Authorizes Purchase of $20M Cyberinsurance Policy
Months after a ransomware attack cost the city around $18 million, officials approved the purchase of a cyberliability policy to help with any future incidents. The move is one being made by governments across the U.S.
October 17, 2019
 · Government Technology
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Mississippi Audit: Agencies Not Complying with Cybersecurity Law
A recent report from the state auditor's office showed widespread noncompliance with routine cybersecurity protections. The gaps could open the state to unnecessary threats as hackers aggressively target government.
October 10, 2019
 · Government Technology
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Virginia IT Faces Criticism Amid Service Model Transition
Everyone seems to acknowledge that Virginia's IT department faced an uphill battle transitioning to a new multi-supplier service model, but a recent audit raises multiple critical concerns.
October 09, 2019
 · Government Technology
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States Steadily Pursuing Fuel Alternatives for Bus Fleets
Marks the move away from diesel- and gas-powered school buses and toward modern electric models to save money and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.
October 07, 2019
 · Government Technology
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Cybersecurity and Democracy Collide: Locking Down Elections
The virtual guarantee of foreign meddling in the 2020 election poses a challenge to state and local officials, IT staff included, to protect American democracy. Experts say the keys to success will be cybersecurity, paper trails, risk-limiting audits and inter-agency communication.
October 04, 2019
 · Government Technology
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Can Standardized Financial Data Help Government Save Money?
A pair of states and the feds are moving to require local governments to submit financial data in a machine-readable format. Here's how it could help cities.
October 04, 2019
 · Government Technology
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How One Data Map Is Supporting Census Work Nationwide
The Census 2020 Hard to Count Map, which was created within the City University of New York’s Graduate Center, is being used by public agencies, nonprofit organizations and community groups that help support the count.
October 03, 2019
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