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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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Audit: Baltimore Data Losses Due to Insufficient Backups, Poor Internal Controls
Either agencies didn’t follow cybersecurity protocols, or the protocols didn’t exist — “both of which are unacceptable."
October 02, 2019
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New York Report Studies Risks, Rewards of the Smart City
New York Office of the State Comptroller: Cannot be smart without being secure.
September 30, 2019
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Cyberattacks against state and local government, 24-month rolling average
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Hackers Are Hitting Government More, but That’s Nothing New
Data from cybersecurity researchers shows that ransomware attacks against government are spiking right now — continuing a years-long trend.
September 25, 2019
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First ‘High-Tech Census’ Raises Stakes for Local Government
Conversations about the Census tend to revolve around funding and political representation. But in its inaugural digital year, data gathered from the count could affect cities and citizens for the next decade.
September 17, 2019
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Twitter’s New Polling Feature May Be Useful for Governments
Twitter’s newly announced polling feature looks like a lot of fun for its throngs of avid users, but could it also bring value to savvy organizations looking for instant feedback from the public?
October 26, 2015
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California Requires Warrants for Digital Searches
The signing of a new privacy bill was celebrated by privacy advocates and major technology companies alike.
October 12, 2015
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Cincinnati Uses Lasers to Tackle Road Repairs
City officials are taking a new, less subjective look at their roads and how to fund them with a capital acceleration plan and a laser-equipped van geared toward removing guess work and saving money.
October 08, 2015
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California's New Problem: Driverless Car Crashes
As the number of companies testing self-driving cars on public roads rises, nonprofit Consumer Watchdog says the public should have more information about the crashes those vehicles are getting into.
September 29, 2015
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A Data-Sharing Network to Fix Problems During Super Bowl 50
Several businesses and public entities have banded together to share camera feeds and sensor data in an effort to identify security threats early.
September 24, 2015
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California's Very Simple Weapon in the War on Drought
Thousands of black plastic “shade balls” offer an elegant solution to water loss and environmental threats.
August 12, 2015
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