State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Technology is making it faster and easier than ever to deliver a quality customer experience, and government agencies must keep pace, implementing the digitized services their customers have grown to expect. In fact, 60 percent of customers think government needs to modernize how it delivers services, according to a Salesforce survey.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.

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GovPilot

MARCH 4, 2024

Local government officials are invaluable when it comes to ensuring their community is run in an organized, efficient, and positive manner, proving to be indispensable for several reasons.

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Government Technology Insider

APRIL 10, 2024

For most local governments this is a hard ask because they have small budgets, limited resources, and lean IT teams.” To ameliorate what, on the surface, looks like a no-win situation for local government IT teams, Wiri suggests looking to implement low-code, automated testing solutions.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 21, 2024

“It’s important to note that local governments have developed a reputation over the years for having lackluster cybersecurity; and not without good reason. Boateng lists the following IT weaknesses that are sometimes found in local government technology departments: Weak authentication.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

However, local governments wield significant influence over the perspectives and even the behaviors of community members. Implementing measures to promote eco-friendliness at the community level can create a ripple effect which results in meaningful impacts for constituents and the entire ecosystem of the community.

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 11, 2023

An effective community engagement strategy helps local governments to make more informed decisions. In local government, it should provide individuals, stakeholders, and community groups the opportunity to understand and contribute to projects and policies. So, how can local governments get community engagement right?

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Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

Cloud-based enterprise resource planning solutions (ERPs) are becoming cheaper and faster to implement, meaning they may be a viable solution for agencies boosting their agility now that the worst of the pandemic is over. Ready to transform your financial planning? Click here to get started.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Not only does data give local governments insight into the communities that they serve, but it also can be used to measure the effectiveness of previously implemented strategies in order to develop new, more proficient strategies. In today's technologically driven world, data is a vital commodity.

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GovPilot

APRIL 3, 2023

The use of digital technology has become a critical aspect of modern public workplaces; allowing local governments to accomplish tasks and goals more efficiently than ever before. Yet, without the proper tech talent, implementing and managing government tech across departments can be close to impossible.

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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

State and local government agencies quickly have begun to include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in IT modernization plans. Adopt a value chain-based approach There are two main approaches to AI implementations: horizontal scaling and value chain scaling. Download the Study 1.

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Center for Community Progress

JULY 26, 2024

Land banks often assume responsibility for properties that slide into tax foreclosure or are unwanted by both the private market and the local government. This pilot is now part of a suite of strategies that the Land Bank Authority is implementing with partners to help other heirs reclaim family properties.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It is the duty of the local government to assess the needs of the community, which includes organizing and implementing community safety strategies across the board.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Local governments play a crucial and multifaceted role in promoting healthy communities , serving as the frontline of public health and well-being through municipal and health services.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague , industry strategy director, local government at Trimble , a U.S.-based He says local government managers should ask what training the technology provider offers.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

While the digitization of government services and operations has helped enhance the constituent experience, it has also increased the cyber threat surface for governments of all sizes. In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1.

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State Tech Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A recent survey by the Public Technology Institute found that artificial intelligence is second only to automation as the technology that state and local government IT leaders are most interested in adopting. Just because it’s on their radar, however, doesn’t mean that most state and local agencies have started to implement AI.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 22, 2024

For state and local government leaders, technology modernization projects are often viewed as monumental undertakings characterized by complexity and uncertainty.

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Government Technology Insider

JANUARY 4, 2023

While all levels of government – federal, state, and local – are affected, local government agencies are often the hardest hit due to a lack of staffing and resources for robust cyber defenses. Like any new security approach, implementing whole-of-state security requires a cultural shift.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 11, 2023

While setting a target is a critical first step, the next step is prioritizing and implementing energy projects to meet their goals efficiently. Hundreds of cities across the United States have announced 100 percent renewable energy or carbon-neutrality goals.

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GCN

APRIL 25, 2023

According to a recent roadmap, NIST is looking to issue guidance on how federal, state and local governments can offer attribute validation services.

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Social Pinpoint

MARCH 14, 2019

When Participatory Budgeting is taken seriously and is based on mutual trust, local governments and citizens can both benefit, but where do you start? The post Participatory Budgeting – What is it and How Can We Implement it? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Because of the urgent need for decarbonization and reducing climate change, local government fleet managers are facing several major trends. Many local governments across the country have set ambitious climate targets, recognizing the substantial contribution of their vehicle fleets to their overall carbon footprint.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Co-Authored by NLC Intern Tessa Nguyen The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) assists states, local governments and Tribes in implementing strategies and programs to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency. solar […] Source

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GovPilot

APRIL 25, 2023

Since 1980, when the new Clean Air Act was implemented, there has been an estimated 50 percent decline in emissions of key air pollutants. It’s no surprise that attention is being brought to the continually worsening air quality in the United States.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

State and local governments take cybersecurity seriously. If breaches are virtually inevitable, the best way to reduce their impact and cost is with an incident response (IR) plan and a team trained to implement it. But sometimes, even the best defenses fail in the face of increasingly innovative bad actors.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chesapeake, WV just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 21, 2023

The EECBG is designed to assist states, local governments and tribes in planning and implementing programs and policies to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions […] Source

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. Lastly, it’s crucial for state and local governments to secure leadership support.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, including community input.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

have implemented online payment systems, which are essential for providing convenience and accessibility to taxpayers. Governments with outdated systems may find it challenging to implement such changes efficiently, exacerbating financial strains. The transition to modern systems requires careful planning and implementation.

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Microsoft Public Sector

MAY 2, 2023

Designing and implementing a hybrid work model in the public sector comes with added nuances such as security and privacy concerns, limited technology resources, cultural changes, managing employee performance, and compliance with regulations.

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State Tech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Many state and local governments were already supporting teleworking programs to some degree before the pandemic, especially in large states where both state and local government agencies (and those who work for them) needed to venture outside of their main offices to reach remote constituents.

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American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

As a result, by embracing a multi-cloud strategy, government agencies must also be prepared to address a series of operational and security challenges. A major challenge: Managing workload identity Securing multi-cloud applications for state and local government entities presents a major challenge: managing workload identity.

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State Tech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Given its importance, state and local governments would benefit from modernizing their facilities management practices to optimize efficiency. In today’s environment, agencies might wonder how government building operators can modernize.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

State and local governments may deploy devices such as PCs and smartphones as part of an approach called Device as a Service. In the past, organizations, including state and local agencies, focused on BYOD policies rather than issuing phones and tablets themselves. DaaS is a…

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State Tech Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All modern organizations, including state and local government agencies, have data platforms to house, transfer, modify and manage their digital information. Implementing a modern data platform — one that is cloud-based, sustainable, flexible and scalable — can improve operational efficiency and resilience.

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