Microsoft, Nextlink partner to expand broadband in six states

The Federal Communications Commission now faces a slew of legislation that seeks to regulate its broadband data-collection and mapping processes.

The next generation of transportation gets plenty of testing in cities, but Ohio researchers say there are important lessons to be learned in the boondocks.

The state's IT department is making improvements to a speed-test tool in hopes of contesting the FCC's maps of broadband availability.

With only six major routes in or out of the popular tourist spot, state and federal officials are convening to design a more resilient disaster plan.

Officials said the participation rate in an August election by overseas voters who used a mobile app was far higher than in-county residents who voted by mail.

An executive at the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said a recent spike of incidents points to increased activity by a hacker group it calls Wizard Spider.

The "Small Places, Big Ideas Innovation Cohort" is now collecting proposals for technologies that can connect governments and the public and help with mobility.

Known for his dedication to public service and a focus on getting people to cooperate across jurisdictional boundaries, the 30-year IT veteran steps down.

IT security firm Barracuda Networks says state and local governments account for the majority of ransomware targets.

Among the 19 states recognized are shared-services cybersecurity programs operating in Iowa and Texas, where officials say systems are becoming more secure.