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Explore the February 2024 content offerings below.
PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS
Season 4: Episode 22: Navigating IT in 2024 – Roadmap from State, County and City Perspective
Navigating IT in 2024 – Roadmap from State, County and City Perspective
Season 4: Episode 21: Tech Leadership & Innovation from the Inside and Out
Tech Leadership & Innovation from the Inside and Out
From Public Technology Institute…
The chief artificial intelligence officer: A blueprint for state and local government?
This blog is a repost from American City & County. Late last year the White House issued an Executive Order (EO) on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. On page 52 of the 66-page document, the EO called for each federal...
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Seattle steps closer to bridging digital divide, but challenges persist, study finds
News content provided by STATESCOOP
Seattle’s latest Technology Access and Adoption Study found that broadband access is growing, but some groups still lag behind.
See something, say something: Ethical hackers strengthen cyber resilience
News content provided by ROUTE FIFTY
Cities and states are increasingly adopting vulnerability disclosure policies that encourage “white hat” or ethical cybersecurity researchers to identify and report security weaknesses in government websites and systems.
Minnesota IT Services’ Strategic Plan sets the long-term vision and direction for technology strategy at the agency, covering 2023-2027
News content provided by MNIT
Minnesota IT Services’ Strategic Plan sets the long-term vision and direction for technology strategy at the agency, covering 2023-2027. The plan applies across the entire agency, covering all IT projects, investments, and offices.
MNIT GIS Technician, Megan Sisko given NENA Rising Star Award
News content provided by MNIT
In this blog:
- Nationwide 911 emergency systems are being updated with Geographic Information System (GIS) data.
- 911 systems will be faster and use better information than the current fifty-year-old system built for landlines.
- Megan contributes to shaping the standards and documentation of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) system.
- Megan’s national-level project brings cutting-edge knowledge into Minnesota and ensures that National Emergency Number Association (NENA) standards and best practices do not conflict with local needs.
Shining a light on shadow AI
News content provided by ROUTE FIFTY
Employees sometimes use artificial intelligence websites like ChatGPT to get more work done. But if they do so without approval, they may be putting their agency at risk.
Who should be in charge of protecting our water systems from cyber threats?
News content provided by ROUTE FIFTY
Federal officials don’t agree. Recent hacks on water systems exposed their vulnerabilities. But while some want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.
NJ Offers $600k To Make Public Spaces More Accessible For Hearing Loss. See Who’s Eligible
News content provided by northjersey.com
New Jersey’s Department of Human Services announced $600,000 in grants Thursday for counties that come up with new ways to be more accessible to New Jerseyans with hearing loss.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
PTI 2024 AI and Cyber Summit
This Summit will explore the intersection of AI and cyber in local government. The Public Technology Institute (PTI) is presenting the Summit to examine questions on how AI will impact government services and the ongoing need to focus on building a strong and resilient cyber infrastructure.
The 2024 Cyber and AI Summit for Cities and Counties will take place 9:30 AM to 5PM (ET) Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the IBM Center for Business of Government, 600 14th Street, NW, Second Floor, Washington, DC 20005.
Call for Authors and Contributors for CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties: Emerging Trends and Practices
It is time for an update! CIO Leadership for Cities and Counties: Emerging Trends and Practices is the go-to textbook that many professionals in the government tech sector turn to when looking for insight to overcome the management, leadership, and operational challenges that impact how governments – and IT executives – deliver services to the public.
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