A new bill, the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act of 2018, was introduced by a New York congresswoman that would create a commission focused on studying artificial intelligence and its impact on the country and national security. The AI legislation proposes an independent commission to examine artificial intelligence advances on a national […]
California– San Francisco is moving ahead with plans for a public-private partnership (P3) to build a city-wide fiber network that will encompass the almost 47-square miles of the city. The city has issued a request for information (RFI) for the project and also plans to select five proposals by April 30. The city will then […]
Pennsylvania– The Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission and Connected Nation completed a study that identifies Erie County as providing the lowest access to high-speed internet in the region. County executives are reviewing the report that shows access at 7.6 percent and recommends forming a team to oversee and implement actions. To counter this low […]
From telegraphs, to telephones to mobile devices, the United States is trying to bring broadband, or advanced telecommunications services into the 21st century. Stringing telephone lines from pole to pole has now moved to underground cable and vertical towers that attempt to keep you connected in any large or small town. Greater Minnesota plans to make some headway on integrating […]
Cyber attacks are becoming more common and even though we tend to only hear about the attacks of high-profile entities, no company with an online presence is immune to attacks. “We are only as strong as our weakest link,” said Todd Kimbriel, Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) acting cybersecurity coordinator for the state. “There […]
If your city, county, state or business is in the market for a drone or your business is looking for opportunities to bid on proposals to sell a drone or offer training, the demand is growing. The Trump administration is launching a pilot program that seeks to expand the use of aerial drones, a move […]
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part article on our follow-up with cities that presented innovative transportation projects at the Texas Mobility Summit 2.0 in 2016. This week we will cover the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, city of Corpus Christi and the city of San Antonio. Last week’s article covered the […]
Editor’s Note: This is a two-part article on our follow-up with cities that presented innovative transportation pilot projects at the Texas Mobility Summit 2.0 in 2016. This week we will cover the city of Bryan, city of College Station and the city of Arlington. Next week we will cover the cities of Dallas and Fort […]
Parking your vehicle in a congested part of town can be just as stressful as the drive to get there. Of course there is the thrill of driving behind a pedestrian who has bags in hand and is heading towards their vehicle to leave. Disappointment sets in as they unload their bags, but don’t leave […]
A drone that vacuums the ocean? One that collects whale mucus? An autonomous submarine? Airborne drones and autonomous vehicles are going under the surface of the ocean for data and defense, and they’ve got the nautical miles to prove it. The submerged portion of bridges and piers need to be surveyed for signs of erosion, […]
From human organs to houses, the decreased cost and increased attention to three-dimensional, or 3D, printing is putting these machines in the hands of several industries that are eager to try them out and make prototypes. NASA is experimenting with 3D printers by taking them to the final frontier. Testing a 3D printer on the […]
Washington– Snohomish County announced plans to deploy technology and form partnerships to draw economic growth and improve connectivity to all residents. The county released a request for information (RFI) through its Department of Information Technology. The Snohomish County RFI seeks details on potential public-private partnerships for the county’s rural and urban areas for review by […]
From big cities to small towns, a police force is in place to keep a watchful eye on day-to-day activities to make sure the actions of others remain civil and just. But the sounds of sirens and flashing blue lights are a clear indicator that crime, unfortunately, is everywhere. Now think of a time when […]
The day of the drones may sound like the overtaking of a male bee colony or some science-fiction movie, but in reality this unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) deserves a day of recognition because it has gone to extremes…even putting a man back in the drone. A Chinese-made passenger-carrying drone, called an eHang 184, recently made its debut in Dubai and […]
Sensors of the past that are still put to use today are often always on, and it can be challenging to collect, store and interpret the tremendous amount of data they create. The Internet of Things (IoT) is making it easier for information to be collected and analyzed. The IoT is an interconnection via the […]
The Maryland Department of Transportation will begin using a new electronic bidding system this summer that could save the state $800,000 annually. The system is a web-based service for electronic bidding. Contractors can securely submit bids, download contract documents and receive any addenda to the advertisement. Currently, contractors must provide a hard copy bid package […]
Grants will help fight congestion, increase connectivity and improve access to opportunity U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced $65 million in grants to 19 communities for advanced technology transportation projects at the recent White House Frontiers Conference on the future of innovation. One focus of the conference was on how new transportation innovations are transforming American […]
With the rise of digital communication over the last two decades, it might be easy to forget just how essential the U.S. Postal Service has been in developing the nation. Under the constitutional mandate to establish post offices and post roads, the formation of the postal service created not only dependable communication; it also provided […]
The White House has announced $80 million in funding for technology-driven projects as part of its Smart Cities Initiative. More than 70 cities and communities are participating in the Smart Cities Initiative. The federal government intends to invest nearly $15 million helping participants address energy and climate challenges. More than $15 million will be used […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced funding for projects in 16 states to use telecommunications to expand access to health care, substance misuse treatment and advanced educational opportunities. USDA is awarding $4.7 million in Distance Learning and Telemedicine program grants to support 11 distance learning and seven telemedicine projects. “These investments will help provide better health care […]
GIS technology is changing the way we live, yet most of us think of it only as the very helpful technology that delivers directions and keeps us from getting lost. GIS technology, however, is so much more. Public officials at every level of government are using GIS technology for all types of initiatives – planning, […]
Major event managers, security companies, airline terminal operators and governmental entities are all beginning to use facial recognition software. It is being used for many reasons – to scan crowds for security reasons, to check out suspicious individuals, to recognize dignitaries and to prevent fraud and identity theft. In the past, it has been difficult […]
Rawson noted that more than 10 percent of the money awarded to schools and libraries in nine Midwestern states went unclaimed. That amounted to nearly $40 million. Rawson was in New York last week for another conference of IT directors and explained that schools and libraries in 10 Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states did not claim at least $73 million, a figure that amounts to almost a quarter of what those states were awarded by the E-rate program.
The intention of the executive order is to release the large amount of data state agencies manage and open it up to members of the public. The portal will include data related to schools, employment information and trends and government efficiency.
“Illinois has been woeful. We’ve been way behind, decades behind, in use of technology to provide higher-quality services, more efficient services, for the people of Illinois,” Gov. Bruce Rauner has said. “And, unfortunately, we’ve been spending a lot of money on our technology while providing a low level of service and a low level of modernization.”
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