OpenGov expands the meaning of transparency with latest acquisition Performance management and government transparency software company OpenGov is growing its tools with the acquisition of a civic engagement platform. Oct 25, 2017
Before businesses can deliver with drones, New York’s FAA testing site needs a partner The state is now searching for a partner on a 0 million project to ensure drones fly safely and reliably even when people can't see where they… Oct 25, 2017
New digital map shows winter conditions on 40,000 miles of public road in Pennsylvania The governor's office says the new tool is meant to help the public plan travel and reduce the number of collisions as the state prepares for winter… Oct 24, 2017
Securing the government cloud: Tips for screening SaaS products Commentary: Some vendors mislead their customers when it comes to cybersecurity. Everlaw CEO AJ Shankar shares a few questions that should be asked to keep them honest. Oct 24, 2017 By A.J. Shankar
Atlanta evaluates AI chatbot for 311 service City officials say the new tool would provide users information in a conversational style and make its service request platform more efficient. Oct 24, 2017
Autonomous vehicle map showcases 53 city initiatives around the world A new tool from Bloomberg Philanthropies offers practical insights on autonomous vehicle initiatives, testing and policymaking in more than 50 cities. Oct 24, 2017
Northern California firefighters use real-time mapping to track devastation To alert the community and inform recovery operations, firefighters are using a new GIS app to report destroyed or damaged buildings. Oct 23, 2017 By Jason Shueh
With tech leading the charge, report ranks top states and cities for startup growth The Kauffman Foundation says Washington, D.C., and Virginia are at the top. Oct 20, 2017
NYCx effort will be New York’s next pipeline for smart city innovation Mayor Bill de Blasio has pulled back the curtain on NYCx, a civic tech initiative that will test smart city solutions through startup collaboration. Oct 20, 2017 By Jason Shueh
San Francisco gets blueprint for a municipal gigabit network The plan envisions a city-owned gigabit network to help low-income residents and foster business activity. Oct 20, 2017