The pandemic is forcing states to accelerate upgrades to critical IT systems, which in turn is compromising personal data and upending normal procurement steps.
The map, developed by Penn State researchers, shows the underserved areas where broadband companies will be eligible for federal funding to expand coverage.
A $3 million contract with Aurigo Software is allowing the city to dump its physical contract management system and collaborate with vendors more quickly.
According to survey data released by the Public Technology Institute, just 10% of local government CIOs believe “smart” initiatives are met by agency leaders with enthusiasm.
Commentary: Performance dashboards are common in local government, but public administration professor David Ammons says many aim too high in the organizational chart.
A GIS manager for the state's health department said management of a highly praised coronavirus dashboard was taken away after she refused to alter data.
Philadelphia smart cities director Emily Yates said cities are now facing critical tests that will reappear as climate change and other future crises emerge.
State technology officials have been slammed with new projects to support other agencies during the pandemic, but two officials in Ohio said they're finally planning for life…
The agency said it detected "unauthorized access," but revealed few details about the incident, which came days after Texas courts were targeted by ransomware.