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Hybrid Data Cloud Success for State and Local Governments

Cloudera

MARCH 29, 2022

State and local governments generate and store enormous amounts of data essential to their ability to deliver citizen services. Data doesn’t arrive on the doorsteps of government offices as a neatly packaged asset. Data doesn’t arrive on the doorsteps of government offices as a neatly packaged asset.

Government

Government Cloud Data Artificial Inteligence

How state and local governments can close the digital divide in education with fast, affordable connectivity

CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Education has long served as the key to unlocking economic progress and social mobility. However, unequal access to digital tools has created a large gap between children who have access to fast, reliable internet connectivity in school and at home and those who don’t.

Education

Education Wireless Government Internet

Protecting Local Government Agencies with a Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Approach

Tenable

MAY 2, 2023

Facing frequent and aggressive cyberattacks, local governments often struggle to defend themselves due to a lack of tools and resources. With a whole-of-state approach, local governments can pool resources and boost their defenses, reducing cyber risk via improved threat visibility, cyber hygiene and incident response.

Government

Government Systems Review Technical Review Resources

Egypt launched the first government data center

CIO

MAY 6, 2024

It is a unified national center for disaster recovery data that localizes the use of artificial intelligence technology in the government sector and provides all accurate data to government agencies. Egypt’s digital strategy primarily aims to provide better and easier services to citizens and encourage entrepreneurship.

Data Center

Data Center Government Disaster Recovery Artificial Intelligence

Data Protection and Risk Management for State and Local Government in the Cloud Era

Arcserve

AUGUST 19, 2021

But if you’re in IT—especially in state and local government—it really isn’t invisible. The Post article says that, while the significant attacks make the front page, local government agencies like school districts, Read more » You’re probably very aware of the threat.

Government

Government Cloud Data Disaster Recovery

New Approaches for the “New Normal” in State and Local Government Cyber Defense

Tenable

APRIL 28, 2020

Adjusting to the new normal, state and local governments need to be more vigilant and streamlined in protecting their environments against cyber predators. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, state and local governments were struggling to secure a quickly expanding cyberattack surface with available resources.

Government

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Tenable.io Achieves StateRamp Authorization as Part of Our Commitment to Protect State and Local Governments

Tenable

MAY 16, 2022

Increasingly targeted by cyber criminals, state and local governments (SLGs) need highly-secure cloud solutions. To help SLG CISOs and security leaders identify truly secure and compliant cloud solutions, the State Risk and Authorization Management Program (StateRAMP) was launched. Tenable.io’s StateRamp authorization.

Government

Government Compliance IoT Mobile

What Local, State, Federal Governments Should Do To Mitigate DDoS Threats

CTOvision

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Governments have special roles in helping prevent DDoS attacks. Governments at Local, State and Federal Levels have massive infrastructures that should be protected to help prevent DDoS on others and they have important citizen-facing missions that need protection themselves. Government employee training is also key.

Government

Government Firewall Healthcare Network

An intro to innovation in the U.S. government

CIO

APRIL 11, 2024

Customer experience in the government sector is the sum of the public’s interactions with any government service, from how we contact our state’s social services and emergency services to waste management, public transportation, and healthcare. Why should governments and the public sector innovate?

Government

Government Innovation Transportation Analytics

The complex patchwork of US AI regulation has already arrived

CIO

APRIL 5, 2024

Sixteen states had already enacted AI-related legislation as of late January, and state legislatures have already introduced more than 400 AI bills across the US this year, six times the number introduced in 2023. Another state to keep an eye on is Connecticut, where the legislature has high interest in AI regulation, Mahdavi adds.

Artificial Intelligence

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Faster, more personal, proactive: How generative AI is transforming digital government for citizens

CIO

MARCH 12, 2024

Government and public sector agencies are already exploring the potential of generative AI in delivering more effective services from the inside. New research by McGuire Research Services for Avanade shows that 98% of government and public service organisations believe that citizens prefer to engage with them via new technologies like AI.

Generative AI

Generative AI Government Analysis Research

Google spurs US to ease immigration rules for tech talent

CIO

MAY 1, 2024

In a copy of the letter obtained by CIO.com, Google urges the government to expand the list of occupations covered under Schedule A to include cutting-edge jobs in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, fields for which the company says it struggles to find enough qualified US candidates to keep pace with its ambitious projects.

Artificial Inteligence

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AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

CIO

MARCH 5, 2024

The move likely was spurred not only by an interest in ensuring it stays on pace with competitors in a fast-growing global market, but also by pressure on foreign firms applied last year by Saudi Arabia to move operations to the country or risk losing government contracts. Microsoft already has said it would invest $2.1

Data Center

Data Center Technical Review AWS Data

Time to digitize all landlines, once and for all (of us)

CIO

APRIL 22, 2024

There has been a public challenge to the fact that AT&T is retiring its copper landlines in the state of California. This issue, however, is much bigger than the state of California and AT&T. It is not only national but global as well.

Telecommunications

Telecommunications VOIP Wireless Infrastructure

Providing Optimal Cloud Security Outcomes Through StateRAMP

Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 19, 2024

In its commitment to be the state and local government's cybersecurity partner of choice, Palo Alto Networks provides unparalleled support for organizations with dedicated investment in providing tools for a safer and more secure digital world. What Is StateRAMP?

Cloud

Cloud Government Education Network

Copado Announces Government Cloud to Help Federal, State and Local Agencies Leverage DevOps to Accelerate and Scale Digital Transformation Projects

DevOps.com

AUGUST 4, 2020

New cloud infrastructure delivers the scale, security and governance required for modern projects with an isolated and compliant platform for government customers, contractors and federally funded research projects Chicago – Aug.

Government

Government DevOps Cloud Infrastructure

The Security Stage debuts at Disrupt 2023

TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

” Small towns and local governments are largely unable to fend off ransomware attacks on their own. Nation-state hackers are undermining human rights and the security and privacy of millions by hacking into phones using undisclosed security flaws. Overseas cyberattacks are hitting public services like healthcare at home.

Spyware

Spyware Government Healthcare Internet

Huawei Cloud named leader in emerging Asia-Pacific hybrid cloud market

CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Also, the report stated that a comprehensive solution, robust data security and compliance systems, outstanding customer support, and continuous innovation are key success factors for hybrid cloud providers. Huawei Cloud also leveraged Huawei Cloud Stack to help Siriraj Hospital establish a unified IT infrastructure.

Cloud

Cloud Marketing Disaster Recovery Telecommunications

As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in?

TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

He has also served as senior tech advisor to Mike Bloomberg, focusing on helping startups and nonprofits at the intersection of tech, software and government at the federal, state and local levels. Tech talent can thrive in the public sector but government must invest in it. More posts by this contributor. Mike Ference.

Government

Government Marketing Nonprofit Healthcare

How Data Privacy and Sovereignty Impact Business

CIO

APRIL 28, 2023

More countries are adopting laws designed to protect the privacy of citizens and local entities by defining how data can be securely collected, stored, and used. Data sovereignty – data is subject to the privacy laws and governance structures within the nation or jurisdiction where data is collected, stored, processed, and used.

Data

Data Compliance Cloud Government

An open letter to tech workers about careers in public service

TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2023

Thomas Peng Contributor Share on Twitter Thomas Peng is the Chief of Operations and Administration at the United States Peace Corps. For me (Camille), accepting an appointment to be part of the team starting a cyber policy office at the United States Department of Homeland Security changed my career trajectory.

Government

Government Policies Education Virtualization

How transportation agencies can maximize infrastructure investments with network modernization

CIO

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Across roads, highways, rails, and airports, federal, state and local transit authorities are rolling out new digital infrastructure to enhance safety and make transportation more efficient. To respond to the growing need for better safety and service, government agencies are working to modernize their infrastructure.

Transportation

Transportation Infrastructure Network IoT

Snowflake Added to NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Contract, Enabling State and Local Governments With Secured, Governed Access to Data

CTOvision

JANUARY 11, 2021

Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, today announced it has been added to the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Cloud Solutions contract held by Carahsoft Technology Corp. The […].

Government

Government Cloud Data Technology

Turo is expanding car-sharing to Australia

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Local car owners in all major cities, including Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane, can join the waitlist on Turo’s website if interested. In June, Turo expanded to France after acquiring competitor OuiCar, and the company expanded to New York State in a move that aims to cater to post-COVID travel needs.

Tourism

Tourism Travel .Net Retail

Perficient Achieves Government Specialization Distinction with Pegasystems

Perficient

MARCH 12, 2024

Perficient is excited to announce that we have earned the Government Specialization Distinction (Americas) in the new Pega Partners program. Specialized partners are thoroughly vetted by Pega to bring deep vertical knowledge or specialized expertise to clients.

Government

Government Compliance Programming Innovation

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Year-Round Effort for States

Palo Alto Networks

OCTOBER 11, 2023

How State and Local Governments Help Secure Our World Twenty years after Congress declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, much has changed, but not the need for broad collaboration to help us keep pace with the threats before us. We must secure our schools, hospitals, small businesses and first responders.

Government

Government Education Cloud Programming

Critical U.S. Health Systems Are in Jeopardy. Businesses and Governments Need to Help.

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2024

Safety-net health systems in the United States are facing enormous financial and operational challenges. These anchor systems are critical to their communities because they care for low-income populations and are key players in the local economy.

Government

Government System .Net Programming

Airspace Link’s drone tracking platform gathers government customers before going global

TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2022

Detroit-based Airspace Link has positioned itself as a provider of increasingly important infrastructure in the burgeoning drone services space, letting operators get local and federal approval quickly. ’ You’re not proving your safety case to the FAA there — the state is providing that service,” he explained.

Government

Government Insurance Infrastructure Policies

Crypto’s coming of age moment

TechCrunch

AUGUST 14, 2021

This week Danny and Alex and Chris took to Twitter Spaces to chat about the current state of the crypto economy, and hang out with friends in a live Twitter Space. The following: The current state of crypto regulation in America , and how the government may screw everything up. So, what did we talk about? This creates friction.

Government

Government Programming Marketing Company

Airspace Link raises $10M to make drones safer for both operators and communities

TechCrunch

MAY 27, 2021

Airspace Link’s novel platform addresses drone operators’ and communities’ concerns, enabling pilots to safely fly while complying with local airspace restrictions. The company says in a press release that it has partnerships with more than 40 government agencies and municipalities in the United States.

Transportation

Transportation Government Infrastructure Mobile

Komunidad, a Philippines-based environmental intelligence platform, lands seed round

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2021

His work evolved into environmental intelligence platform Komunidad , which collects data from government and private sources, and turns it into customizable analytics to help clients react quickly to potential disasters. It’s also been used by local governments to decide school cancellations.

Energy

Energy Government Report Examples

A court decision in favor of startup UpCodes may help shape open access to the law

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Founded in 2016 and backed by investors including Y Combinator, UpCodes offers two main products, a database of state building codes that is available on a freemium basis, and UpCodes AI, which scans 3D building models for potential code violations. Property data, statistics and other kinds of government data can also support new businesses.

Government

Government 3D Nonprofit Innovation

GM invests $300M in China’s first self-driving car unicorn Momenta

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

General Motors has now joined a slew of other major automakers, including Toyota, Chinese state-backed SAIC Motor and Mercedes-Benz AG, in putting its chips behind Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta. GM, the largest automaker in the U.S. SAIC-GM-Wuling also manufactures the popular brand Baojun.

Government

Government Mobile Technology Software

Balancing latency and sustainability

CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To do this, they must strategize for sustainability globally while designing and building locally. You must deploy in all the right locations and then try to make each one as efficient as possible given local conditions. For instance, you could deploy in Finland to take advantage of the local climate.

Sustainability

Sustainability Data Center Energy Technical Review

Promise’s flexible payment platform for government debts grows fast, raises $25M to keep growing

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Promise works with utilities and government agencies to provide flexibility in payments for people who can’t cover their whole water or electricity bill at once. Promise works with government agencies and related organizations that collect anything from utility bills to license fees. .” Image Credits: Promise.

Government

Government Case Study Budget System

How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

CIO

JANUARY 22, 2024

Some of the most at-risk industries include several critical infrastructure sectors such as: Healthcare Utilities and energy Manufacturing Education State/national governments The growing trend of targeting critical infrastructure is concerning, as we’ve seen attacks like SolarWinds have devastating impacts.

Technical Review

Technical Review Systems Review How To Authentication

Bitwise Industries lands $80M to expand its sprawling software dev business

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

During her work, she met Jake Soberal, an intellectual property lawyer, who shared Olguin’s desire to leverage the tech industry to effect change at the local level. Olguin and Soberal started by co-founding Geekwise Academy, a coding and tech skills bootcamp that teaches HTML and JavaScript.

Industry

Industry Software Real Estate Software Development

$1 Billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Now Open for Applicants

Tenable

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As threats continue to evolve, state and local governments benefit from federal grant funding to bolster their cybersecurity posture. When a state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) government falls victim to a cyberattack, it impacts its digital networks and infrastructure.

Programming

Programming Applications Systems Review Technical Review

Is your state or local government’s data safe from ransomware?

Arcserve

AUGUST 3, 2020

The recent ransomware attack on Garmin should be seen as a signal flare for state and local governments. Read more » The post Is your state or local government’s data safe from ransomware? It wasn’t that the attack stood out for its size or its impacts—even though those were substantial.

Data

Data Government Technology Engineering

Canoo ends partnership with VDL Nedcar to manufacture EVs in Europe, partners with VDL Groep

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2021

With the $1 trillion infrastructure bill officially signed into law , which includes the Buy American Act, it’s possible Canoo will be chasing federal government contracts and other government incentives. “The support from Oklahoma and Arkansas will allow us to achieve SOP earlier and with less risk on many fronts.”.

Automotive

Automotive Government Innovation Infrastructure

Krafton says it has invested over $100 million in India and wants to become more than just a gaming company

TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2022

The game, released in India in July last year , shares many similarities with PUBG Mobile, though the developer claims it has introduced many changes to address local concerns. That new offering was renamed as New State Mobile in January — as a strategy to avoid getting into trouble for the issues raised against the PUBG title earlier.

Games

Games Company Mobile Technical Review

Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

Slowly, Mike’s Bloggity Blog became one of Canada’s premier entertainment sites, and Morrison found himself with a local newspaper column as well as regular television and radio appearances. Atlantic Canada’s recent success is owed in part to proactive government. venture capital.

Technical Review

Technical Review Government Social Weak Development Team

How to gain a five star security reputation in hospitality

CIO

JANUARY 9, 2024

transition Step 1: Locate, identify and document all the credit card flow in the organization, as stated by the following requirements applicable to all entities subject to PCI security compliance: 1.2.4 This could be achieved through appropriate compliance documentation depending on the number of card transactions processed locally.

Hotels

Hotels Technical Review Compliance Systems Review

Why Immutable Storage Should Be Part of Every Government Agency’s Recovery Strategy

Arcserve

AUGUST 5, 2021

Whether you work in central or local government, you know ransomware is a clear and present danger as an IT pro. Sophos’ The State of Ransomware in Government 2021 reports that ransomware hit 34 percent of local government. Just look at the numbers. Read more »

Government

Government Storage Strategy Report

Hybrid Data Cloud Success for State and Local Governments

How state and local governments can close the digital divide in education with fast, affordable connectivity

Trending Sources

Protecting Local Government Agencies with a Whole-of-State Cybersecurity Approach

Egypt launched the first government data center

Data Protection and Risk Management for State and Local Government in the Cloud Era

New Approaches for the “New Normal” in State and Local Government Cyber Defense

Tenable.io Achieves StateRamp Authorization as Part of Our Commitment to Protect State and Local Governments

What Local, State, Federal Governments Should Do To Mitigate DDoS Threats

An intro to innovation in the U.S. government

The complex patchwork of US AI regulation has already arrived

Faster, more personal, proactive: How generative AI is transforming digital government for citizens

Google spurs US to ease immigration rules for tech talent

AWS to invest $5.3 to build data centers in Saudi Arabia to bolster tech in the region

Time to digitize all landlines, once and for all (of us)

Providing Optimal Cloud Security Outcomes Through StateRAMP

Copado Announces Government Cloud to Help Federal, State and Local Agencies Leverage DevOps to Accelerate and Scale Digital Transformation Projects

The Security Stage debuts at Disrupt 2023

Huawei Cloud named leader in emerging Asia-Pacific hybrid cloud market

As markets go down, government tech spending stays steady: How can investors tap in?

How Data Privacy and Sovereignty Impact Business

An open letter to tech workers about careers in public service

How transportation agencies can maximize infrastructure investments with network modernization

Snowflake Added to NASPO ValuePoint Cloud Solutions Contract, Enabling State and Local Governments With Secured, Governed Access to Data

Turo is expanding car-sharing to Australia

Perficient Achieves Government Specialization Distinction with Pegasystems

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Year-Round Effort for States

Critical U.S. Health Systems Are in Jeopardy. Businesses and Governments Need to Help.

Airspace Link’s drone tracking platform gathers government customers before going global

Crypto’s coming of age moment

Airspace Link raises $10M to make drones safer for both operators and communities

Komunidad, a Philippines-based environmental intelligence platform, lands seed round

A court decision in favor of startup UpCodes may help shape open access to the law

GM invests $300M in China’s first self-driving car unicorn Momenta

Balancing latency and sustainability

Promise’s flexible payment platform for government debts grows fast, raises $25M to keep growing

How to minimize remote access cyber security threats in 2024

Bitwise Industries lands $80M to expand its sprawling software dev business

$1 Billion State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Now Open for Applicants

Is your state or local government’s data safe from ransomware?

Canoo ends partnership with VDL Nedcar to manufacture EVs in Europe, partners with VDL Groep

Krafton says it has invested over $100 million in India and wants to become more than just a gaming company

Does Atlantic Canada have a blueprint for rural revival in the post-pandemic era?

How to gain a five star security reputation in hospitality

Why Immutable Storage Should Be Part of Every Government Agency’s Recovery Strategy

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