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    State/county legacy systems vs. modern solutions: Is the mainframe era over?

    Local governments need to maintain robust, secure and responsive infrastructure that can adeptly support the demands of citizens and businesses. Through careful planning, modernization efforts can achieve both operational efficiency and public confidence in government infrastructure.

    By Jennifer Nelson • May 7, 2025
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    The urgency to evolve enterprise risk management in local governments

    Local governments are facing escalating threats that extend beyond traditional risk management. Enterprise risk management is a holistic strategy that enables municipalities to identify, assess and mitigate risks across all sectors, fostering resilience and safeguarding communities.

    By Steve Monaghan • April 25, 2025
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    Ransomware in 2025: Understand and prepare for the four stages of attack

    To protect government agencies from the financial, operational and reputational damage of ransomware, implement a zero-trust security model.

    By Adam Ford • April 24, 2025
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    As local governments acquire new technology, they need to ensure that the new system is future-proof

    When they buy new software and technology, cities and counties need to consider its impact on their residents, as well as how their staffers will engage with it.

    By Michael Keating • April 22, 2025
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    The growing challenge of traffic congestion on emergency response times

    EVP is one of the emerging technologies being developed and implemented to help reduce delays and accidents involving emergency vehicles. It is designed to provide a green light for emergency vehicles as they approach intersections, allowing them to pass through safely and quickly.

    By Timothy Menard • April 21, 2025
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    Behavior science, data could provide low-cost solutions to gun violence

    The University of Chicago's Crime Lab director outlined resource-efficient strategies to enhance public safety in a recent webinar.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    EV fleets get fueled via solar chargers and managed charging software through existing grid

    The decision of when to shift from internal combustion engines (ICE) to EVs is often driven (or limited) by available grid power. Municipalities often face constraints when looking to transition traditional ICE fleets to EVs due to limited grid capacity at the parking lots where their vehicles are stored.

    By Michael Keating • April 16, 2025
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    Authorium steps into growing field of AI-supported government procurement products

    Authorium's new AI tool was trained on 15 million government procurement documents and can generate statements of work “in minutes," the company says.

    By Ryan Kushner • April 14, 2025
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    Authorium steps into growing field of AI procurement products

    Authorium's new AI tool was trained on 15 million government procurement documents and can generate SOW “in minutes," the company says.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    From legacy systems to cloud mastery: The path forward for local government ERP

    ERP modernization positions local governments to meet modern demands while ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.

    By Grant Halsey • April 9, 2025
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    Glendale, CA turns to digital tech to help with composting mandate

    Learn more about the education-first strategies that helped Glendale, CA reach thousands of residents with actionable waste and recycling information and education.

    April 7, 2025
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    Here’s what city officials can do to safeguard email setups and IT systems from cybercrime

    It is crucial, when cities purchase email security and cybersecurity solutions, that they prioritize providers that offer comprehensive protection against evolving threats.

    By Michael Keating • April 4, 2025
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    Carahsoft Helps Bolster Cybersecurity Protection

    Mid-Atlantic State Government Agency Procures Advanced Endpoint Threat Protection Service

    By OMNIA Partners • April 1, 2025
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    Nearly 3,000 city leaders gathered in Washington last week. Here’s what they had to say.

    Mayors, council members and nonprofit leaders heard from Vice President JD Vance, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and others at the National League of Cities meeting.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Top govtech trends for 2025

    Amid rising economic pressures, workforce shortages and shifting citizen expectations, emerging technologies and approaches like AI and network-powered procurement will redefine what's possible for state and local governments in the year ahead.

    By Tom Amburgey • March 18, 2025
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    City leaders name housing, public safety and infrastructure as top issues

    The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference brought together 3,000 city leaders to discuss these issues, with appearances from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Cybersecurity challenges faced by local governments in 2025

    While no two incidents are the same, city and county governments often face similar challenges during and after cyberattacks. By taking proactive steps, you can empower your local government to be more in control of its cybersecurity.

    By Phillip Harmon • March 14, 2025
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    California wildfire air pollution insights coming from air sensor network

    Residents can track localized pollution, including particles from the wildfires that tore across Los Angeles in January, thanks to improvements in air quality sensor tech.

    By Kalena Thomhave • March 10, 2025
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    From waste to snow: How Kansas City, MO, is improving operations across multiple fleets

    Learn how Kansas City, MO, improves the efficiency, safety and agility of its snow operations.

    March 10, 2025
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    Maryland launches cybersecurity training program through community colleges

    The Cyber Workforce Accelerator could represent a viable model for other states and municipalities to follow, providing community college students with hands-on experience needed to fill the talent gap in the cybersecurity industry.

    By Steve Spector • March 5, 2025
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    With spend visibility tool, agencies can consolidate procurement efforts to preferred contracts

    Having a holistic view of spending can be a differentiator when it comes to strengthening procurement processes and implementing strategic practices.

    By Michael Keating • March 4, 2025
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    Critical infrastructure at state, local levels at heightened risk of cyberattacks

    State and local governments need additional resources, shared intelligence and coordination, an MS-ISAC report showed.

    By David Jones • March 3, 2025
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    Simulated wildfire evacuations could help save lives

    Evacuation simulation can accurately predict how long it will take to clear neighborhoods, informing emergency managers and law enforcement how much notice is needed for safe egress.

    By Bowen Kyle • Feb. 28, 2025
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    Urban renewal: How reality capture data is supporting Detroit’s revitalization

    A “map everything” approach uses mobile mapping technology to create a comprehensive 3D digital twin of the city that supports future planning and daily operations.

    By Linda Duffy • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Purchasing Innovation: How Technology is Transforming Public Procurement

    Technology is no longer a luxury in procurement—it’s a necessity. By embracing technological innovations, public sector organizations can achieve greater efficiency, transparency, and value. Whether through automation, AI, or ecommerce platforms, the tools are available to transform procurement into a strategic driver of success.

    By OMNIA Partners • Feb. 24, 2025