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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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Security
Reducing Cyber-risks in As-a-Service IT Agreements
Outsourcing government IT services to a number of smaller companies, rather than the monolithic contracts of the past, has become common practice, but ensuring all those contractors are secure is an ongoing challenge.
October 05, 2020
 · Government Technology
Cryptocurrency
Security
Cryptocurrency Trackers Could Give Cops Jump on Cybercrime
New investigative tools may help average law enforcement agencies more effectively track criminal activity made profitable through cryptocurrency. This includes ransomware schemes and other popular hacks.
September 24, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Trends
The Future of Farming Relies on Internet Connectivity
During a recent National Telecommunications and Information Administration webinar, experts dissected the economic potential of and roadblocks to precision agriculture technology in rural America.
September 23, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
State Investment in Broadband Improves Localities: Report
A new article in Telecommunications Policy presents evidence that local areas generally fare better when states award broadband money to providers and allow municipalities to get into the broadband business.
September 21, 2020
 · Government Technology
Public Innovation Academy
State and Local Politics and Policy
Public Innovation Academy Offers Practical Training for Gov
Government technology veteran Abhi Nemani, who has experience both inside government as well as with prominent civic tech organizations such as Code for America, is leading the new startup company.
September 18, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Next-Gen Transportation Isn’t Going Anywhere Without Data
In a recent Meeting of the Minds panel discussion, transportation experts weighed in on how the future of urban mobility innovation will be tied to a wide range of data sources and thorough analysis.
September 16, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Security
Ransomware Could Be Biggest Threat to Upcoming Elections
Of all the cyberattacks that affect state and local governments, ransomware is one of the most ubiquitous and costly. Now security researchers fear it could also become a political weapon in the upcoming election.
September 10, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Workforce
Should State IT Agencies Recruit More Remote Workers?
Remote government work can have many benefits, as the last several months have shown. But whether state IT agencies should recruit more remote workers, regardless of where they live, remains an open question.
September 09, 2020
 · Government Technology
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State and Local Politics and Policy
The Pandemic and Satellite Internet’s Encore Performance
It may not have always received the best word of mouth, but the space technology continues to advance with big names behind it and a market that has seen significant growth during COVID-19.
September 09, 2020
 · Government Technology
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Housing and Urban Issues
Digital County Winners Invested Long Before Pandemic
In the 18th annual Digital Counties Survey, leading jurisdictions had made investments in broadband, remote collaboration and digital citizen engagement long before COVID-19 tested whether they were up to the challenge.
September 02, 2020
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