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Cities and counties can take key steps to avoid costly ransomware attacks

American City & Country

The average (mean) cost for state and local government organizations to recover from a ransomware attack was $2.83 million in 2024, more than double the $1.21 This is a sample of the data in the “State of Ransomware in State and Local Government 2024 report.” million reported in 2023.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

The firm offers solutions for cities , other governments and corrections. Local governments face issues that range from balancing public safety and individual privacy rights to managing vast amounts of data securely and efficiently. In 2024, governments face challenges when they buy technology, Cunningham tells Co-op Solutions.

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Overcoming the Digital Divide: Lessons State and Local Governments can Learn from the Hospitality Industry

Government Technology Insider

Over the last few years, there’s been a marked shift among state and local governments to prioritize the launch of digitized services and adopt the kind of automation and digital transformation that’s been well-established across the private sector.

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As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

American City & Country

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Either outcome allows the attacker to impersonate or spy on the victim, potentially exposing sensitive government data.” His firm is a data-centric cloud security company.

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The major challenges in government payment processes: Survey reveals critical inefficiencies

American City & Country

Delays and difficulties in collecting payments can lead to significant shortfalls in municipal budgets, limiting the funds available for public services and infrastructure projects. As we are increasingly driven by digital technologies, it is imperative for local governments to keep pace with these advancements.

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Better Communications Tops Data To-Do List

GovLoop

In response, the state planning coordinator worked with the Office of Planning and Budget and other groups to meet with stakeholders statewide, walking them through the data specific to their regions and offering a chance to share their concerns and stories. Both the communities and state leaders benefited from these exchanges, Bateman said.

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Future-Proofing Government Through Technology Modernization

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Steve Goll, Tyler Technologies As advancements in technology speed up, government agencies face a decision: maintain old legacy systems or invest in modern technology. With a projected $144 billion budgeted for IT by states and local governments in 2024, the stakes are high.