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Radio Communication’s Role in an Era of Climate Instability

State Tech Magazine

When Hurricane Helene took out power and cellular communication across western North Carolina, first responders were able to stay connected using the state’s VIPER system, a radio infrastructure that leverages Motorola’s ASTRO P25 radio systems. Many are upgrading their…

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New York Invests in Emergency Wireless Communications

State Tech Magazine

Over the past few years, collaborative technology that supports communication efforts across industries has been a must. million to help counties upgrade the wireless technology that first responders and public safety officials use to communicate. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the release of $62.5

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Easing Communications With Civic Engagement Solutions

State Tech Magazine

How to improve citizen engagement,” says Matthew Kaiser, communications and marketing director for Fairfax, Va. It’s a challenge cities everywhere deal with all the time. What can a local government do to help its citizens become more involved?”

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State and Local Governments Use the Shared Responsibility Model for Cyber Resilience

State Tech Magazine

Cyberattacks targeting state and local power grids, communication systems, transportation networks, and other critical U.S. infrastructure have risen dramatically in recent months. These attacks, frequently attributed to foreign threat actors from countries such as China or Iran, pose risks for state and local governments.

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What the Rising Costs of AI Means for Government

State Tech Magazine

The possibilities are exciting, and a growing majority of public employees admit to using AI tools for enhanced productivity and to help them become more creative in how they communicate. They claim AI improves their writing by editing, shortening or expanding their reports.

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How Wi-Fi 7 Can Facilitate State and Local Government Operations

State Tech Magazine

Using the 6-gigahertz spectrum that the Federal Communications Commission has opened up for unlicensed use, Wi-Fi 7, the next generation of wireless technology, is primed to offer a nimble, consistent experience across networks and devices. While Wi-Fi 7 can operate on the previously accessible 2.4-

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State and Local Agencies Improve Child Services Intake and Outreach Communications

State Tech Magazine

When the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) sought to modernize its contact center, IT leaders took the opportunity to shift from an on-premises infrastructure to a cloud-based one. “We

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