American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

When they buy technology, cities and counties will often face multiple issues, says Dean Cunningham , segment development manager, Public Safety at Axis Communications , a company that produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Carbyne APEX transitioned the call center from analog to a digital interface that is smartphone-friendly and allows operators to communicate with callers via live video. For more information, please visit the AWS Cloud for Justice and Public Safety homepage , contact your AWS account manager, or reach out to the AWS Public Sector team.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Since February 1968 , 911 centers have served as the first link in the public safety response chain, having a profound impact on the public safety system in the United States and inspiring replication internationally.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When natural disasters strike, satellite communications (SATCOM) are best suited to rapidly deploy reliable connectivity for relief and recovery efforts. Amazonian volunteers spent two weeks in the aftermath of the hurricane taking calls from impacted community members, extending reach to a greater number of people quickly.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 18, 2025

Dominic Norton, Sales Director at Spitfire Network Services Ltd, discusses the evolution of security, focusing on the shift from physical to digital vulnerabilities, including securing IoT devices in the public sector Not long ago, securing a public sector site, whether a government office, school, or transport hub, was largely a physical process.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This webinar is ideal for both state and local governments that are looking to learn more about POTS replacement. He has over two decades of experience in Unified Communications and nearly fifteen years in corporate development and strategic partnerships, with broad technical, sales, product management, and business model skills.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 25, 2025

Public sector leaders must navigate these complexities with strategic decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term efficiency and resilience. Interconnected challenges demanding integrated solutions Cyber-resilience gaps in legacy systems pose significant risks to government operations.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Public safety agencies are deploying reliable and responsive applications for communication, resource allocation, and coordination—all essential in times of emergencies and disasters. An example event could be a student submitting a college application or a government agency approving a permit.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Real-time data is the lynchpin for any progressive government , enabling it to improve efficiency, enhance operations and communications, provide improved services for citizens, uncover fraud and lower the risk of cyberattacks. The government benefits from receiving and processing data in real-time. Keeping data secure.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. What is a fiscal cliff?

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JANUARY 27, 2023

It’s just a matter of time before we see a major cyberattack against a state or local government during a natural disaster It’s just a matter of time before we see a major cyberattack against a state or local government during a natural disaster, when hackers could hinder the efforts of first responders, hospitals, and utilities.

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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Government Technology Insider

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In a recent episode of the Government Technology Insider podcast, host Matt Langan spoke with Dmitry Kupershtok, Federal Senior Solutions Partner, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) at Verizon Business, to explore how FWA is revolutionizing these blue light systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you’re transforming how you teach; improving communications for public safety; moving medical records to the cloud; or generating donor, member, or volunteer insights through managed databases and analytics, various public sector organizations around the world are continuing to find they need to upskill, or reskill, their employees.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The need to achieve communications interoperability has haunted public agencies for years. The terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 highlighted the need to improve the ability for public agencies from different jurisdictions to communicate with one another. The guest on this podcast is the individual leading those efforts.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

The public sector continues to inspire us with their dedication to leveraging technology and serving their constituents. This year’s winners of the Google Cloud Customer Award in government and education include eight organizations from across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners!

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GovPilot

AUGUST 23, 2023

If you’re already working at a municipality, odds are you care greatly about public wellbeing and safety. Emergency management is an essential aspect of public safety, and your local government needs to have a communication plan in place to reach citizens and keep them safe in case of emergencies.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 15, 2022

Making the process harder are many disaster response communication challenges, which require significant effort to overcome. Thankfully, the growing number of communities affected by server storms and other natural disasters are not alone. What are the biggest challenges facing first responders in emergencies?

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Government Technology Insider

MAY 16, 2023

As a result of these efforts and an investment in public-private collaboration, several key use cases for airborne readiness have been identified that will be critical for future mission success. Despite being relatively new, airborne-to-ground 5G communications have seen many advancements in the past couple years.

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Government Technology Insider

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the aftermath of severe storms, communities grapple with widespread damage and daunting disaster response communication challenges. This is where first responders and agencies meet to provide devices and strategies for navigating these crisis communication issues. What does the future of disaster response look like?

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

city, and that it nicely complements the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program. New York’s program is funded by $40 million previously budgeted for an ill-fated Wi-Fi network designed for NYC public safety agencies. This article appeared in our guide, “ State and Local: Making an Impact.”

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zencity

JANUARY 3, 2022

It’s a new year, which means our team is here to share the local government conferences we’re most excited for in 2022. But by mid-year, as things began opening up, we were back in action in person, happy to see so many of our local government friends and colleagues! 10 Best Local Government Conferences 2022.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Her clients and projects in Idaho have included the ID Office of Emergency Management and its creation of a statewide Public Safety Communications Commission, in addition to its coordination with FirstNet. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast , Blog & EricHoldeman.com.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Note, first, that in a disaster a government cannot help but spend money on it, and copiously; secondly that good planning and wise investments can avoid enormous losses and casualties; thirdly, that what I have just recounted is true for most other kinds of major disaster; and fourthly that we face bigger, more spectacular events in the future.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2023

The public sector continues to inspire us with their dedication to leveraging technology and serving their constituents. This year’s winners of the Google Cloud Customer Award in government and education include eight organizations from across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 award winners!

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Education Government Public Sector Constituents 52

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 6, 2021

This interview is with Craig Martinez, a public safety advisor to T-Mobile with a long background in law enforcement. This podcast is sponsored by T-Mobile for Government , providing innovative connectivity solutions that help government better serve citizens by enabling agencies to work more intelligently, efficiently, and securely.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

OCTOBER 5, 2021

New York City is a complex place in which to work within public safety. Additionally, we talk about how New York City and other communities can work to become more disaster resilient. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

APRIL 19, 2022

Bill Schrier, a Public Safety Advisor with many years of experience in government information technology walks us through how 911 Centers function and 911 system plans for the future. T-Mobile provides 24x7x365 support, so they are ready to help you when communications are critical.

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GovLoop

JUNE 12, 2024

Local governments are a big target for cyberattacks and often don’t have the resources of federal agencies. In September, states had to submit their spending plans , and some of them included funds for local governments. This article appeared in our guide, “ Building Trust With Tech In State and Local Government.”

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Government Technology Insider

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The need for dependable and secure communication networks is a growing demand for the operations of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The demonstration highlighted the unique architecture of a mobile, commercial, and private LTE network with full communication and telemetry capabilities.

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GCN

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Government leaders should leverage seismic data, communications technology and interagency collaboration to better respond to natural disasters.

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Communications Government Public Safety 52

zencity

DECEMBER 13, 2021

There are many factors, from local economy and access to great entertainment, to a strong sense of community, to the sheer beauty a city has to offer. At Zencity, we help local governments improve services by helping them understand what their residents prioritize , what they’re talking about, and what they feel is lacking.

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Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In this, the second episode of this series, we’re looking at two related problems that come up over and over again: Employees who leave their jobs but retain access to sensitive government technology systems. For those individuals, the cutoff only occurred between a year and 25 months after they left government, according to the audit.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 12, 2023

With the muscular computing capacity and deep-learning capabilities to help optimize an elaborate web of systems and interests – including transportation, infrastructure management, energy efficiency, public safety and citizen engagement – artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 26, 2022

Maintenance of public spaces is a key element of public safety. The whole concept of "broken windows theory" (" Broken Windows: The Police and Neighborhood Safety ," Atlantic Magazine , 1982) is based on the findings that high quality maintenance in public spaces reduces the likelihood of disorder. So here goes.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we begin our new year, we can reflect on the important moments in the municipal government space with our municipal year in review. The world of local government is constantly changing. The most significant development in city governments is the application of generative AI.

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zencity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To our dear community of partners in government – we have some big news to share. Today, I’m excited to announce Zencity’s new Platform – Zencity 360 – creating a radically new way for local governments to listen to the communities that they serve and take action to increase trust.

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