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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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Q&A: Transportation Official Jason JonMichael on Why Austin Is a Smart City to Watch

State Tech Magazine

In Austin, Texas, Assistant Director of Transportation Jason JonMichael has his sights set on smart mobility. Facing rapid population growth, Austin is pursuing a range of pilot projects in support of intelligent transportation systems and infrastructure.

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3 Steps to Optimize Data Collection and Analysis in 2025

State Tech Magazine

Everything from healthcare to transportation and even the environment has the potential to be significantly improved by converting data to The ability to do both depends on agencies creating new solutions and augmenting existing ones using actionable intelligence derived from various disparate data sources.

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State CIOs Urge the House to Reauthorize SLCGP Funding

State Tech Magazine

The deadline looms as nation-state-sponsored cyberattackers target utilities, transportation, hospitals, emergency services and schools. The SLCGP, which provides $1 billion in funding over four years to support state, local and territorial governments, will expire Aug.

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How State and Local Governments Are Working Toward Vision Zero

State Tech Magazine

State and local government procurement trends are always evolving, and the transportation industry is currently leading that charge. Transportation ranked No. 1 for local government and saw a growth of nearly 9 percent year over…

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How the Oregon Department of Transportation Is Reaching Top Talent

State Tech Magazine

In a recent webinar held by software company Granicus, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Chief Content Strategist Sally Ridenour spoke about ways she and her team work to attract qualified candidates and fill open roles with top talent.

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The Current Landscape for AI in State and Local Government

State Tech Magazine

As citizens require more efficiency from the websites they surf to the public transportation they ride, state and local governments are investing in AI technology to optimize the citizen experience. With the help of AI, urban environments are innovating to meet the demands of the digital age.