How SSEs Boost Cloud-Native Application Security
The phrase “cloud-native apps” gets thrown around a lot. But 9 times out of 10, what we’re really talking about is Software as a Service, especially among state and local government agencies that don’t necessarily have the in-house staff to develop, …
Review: Maximize Collaboration Regardless of Location with the …
Poly Studio Enhances Hybrid Meeting Experiences. The Poly Studio X50 lets you share content over wired or wireless connections using dual monitors, and the solution also does an excellent job of simplifying and enhancing the hybrid meeting experience in medium-sized rooms, which I tested by taking meetings for two months with the unit.. The result of those two months of tests was a seamless ...
San Jose Approves Its First AI Budget Allocation
The San Jose City Council recently approved the California city’s first budget allocation dedicated to advancing the use of artificial intelligence to improve city services. “This budget allocation will allow the city to continue its efforts to lead the GovAI Coalition with the founding agencies and help other cities implement safe and responsible AI solutions,” says Chelsea Palacio ...
NASCIO 2024: Surveys Identify Common State AI Use Cases and …
State IT Officials Think Beyond Everyday AI Use Cases . At NASCIO 2024, Glasscock asked panelists what they thought was missing from the list. Paula Peters, Missouri’s deputy CIO for digital transformation, said states should be doing more with AI and contracting. “One of the things that we need help with is disclosures from our vendors,” Peters said.
How To Improve Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
The world can be dangerous and unpredictable. For state and local governments, the difference between weathering a crisis or succumbing to a cascading disaster lies in continuity of operations plans.. COOPs are decidedly not sexy.
State & Local Government Technology News and Trends
StateTech Magazine explores technology issues that state and local government IT leaders and workers face when they’re evaluating and implementing technology solutions.
Privileged Access Management Is Key to Establishing Zero Trust
The average data breach cost organizations $4.88 million in 2024, up 10% from last year, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. Meanwhile, Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigation Report found that about one-quarter of data breaches involved compromised credentials — down significantly from 2023, but still ahead of ransomware as a risk factor.
NASCIO 2024: Enterprise Architecture Key to Addressing Priorities
In closing the programming for the annual conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers recently, state CIOs emphasized the importance of enterprise architecture in achieving their goals in burgeoning IT focus areas.. Speaking to challenges outlined in “The 2024 State CIO Survey: Building Blocks of the Next Generation CIO,” state CIOs linked generative ...
How to Harden Public Sector Data Centers Against Climate Risks
Data center backup and recovery have been top of mind in recent years for state and local governments, and not just because of ransomware. In April 2023, Fort Lauderdale City Hall’s basement flooded after 26 inches of rain fell in 24 hours, knocking the government’s headquarters out of commission and causing IT outages. The city subsequently made it a priority to move servers out of ...
State and Local Government IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2024
As cutting-edge technologies, especially artificial intelligence, charge onto the scene, leading state and local officials have collaborated closely with private sector organizations to securely, compliantly and sustainability enhance citizen experiences while modernizing the back-office functions that support them.