What is an EOC (Emergency Operation Center) & How Do You …
WEBAn emergency operations center can be a building or a room, or a virtual EOC set up via telephonic and collaboration tools “designed to support emergency response, business continuity and crisis communications activities,” Ready.gov notes. EOC staffers, which are often drawn from local, state and federal public safety or emergency response ...
Review: Lenovo ThinkVision M15 Portable Monitor Is a Display for ...
WEBThe M15 is a high-quality monitor, so nothing is lost in the name of portability. The 15.6-inch backlit TFT LED display has a 14-millisecond response time, making it perfect for watching videos, teleconferencing or almost any business application. Its stand is also adjustable, so you can change the tilt and height of the display to get the best ...
How to Enhance Physical Security for Government Buildings
WEBAs they go about that mission, three trends are coming together in the realm of physical security. First, there is increasing convergence of video surveillance, access control and sensor technology. Second, cloud-based physical security models are emerging and may be appropriate solutions, depending on an agency’s physical security requirements.
Why It’s Time for States to Embrace a Cloud Broker Model
WEB5 Reasons to Use the Cloud Buyer’s Broker Model. Here are five key reasons state and local government IT leaders should consider using the cloud buyer’s broker model. Provides unbiased insight and expertise. The cloud buyer’s broker is an independent party with the agency’s best interests at heart: to map the best workload to the best ...
6 Challenges Smart Cities Face and How to Overcome Them
WEBDec 6, 2018 · However, there are challenges that can be addressed today through a combination of technological innovation and collaboration between public organizations and private enterprises. 1. Infrastructure Must Be a Foundational Element. The basic elements of a smart city today are stitched together from …
Governments Embrace Digital Services Amid the Pandemic
WEBThe survey, which covered 1,490 government officials and citizens across the U.S., found that 61 percent of government officials believe the pandemic has “expedited digital transformation at their organization,” and 52 percent of citizens reported noticing that their “governments are beginning to offer more online options” for services ...
What are the 5 V's of Big Data? | StateTech Magazine
WEBOften described as the essential and innate characteristics of data, the five V’s can help state and local government data scientists effectively leverage Big Data sources. They are: Volume. Volume refers to the amount of data collected and used by organizations. Large amounts of collected data are known as Big Data, but there is no specific ...
States Can Get an Election Security Assist from Albert Sensors
WEBGoing into 2020, Albert sensors are now being used by every state, two U.S. territories and several local governments as well. Florida is one state taking advantage of Albert sensors. Following the 2018 disbursement o f $19.2 million in funds from the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA), the state’s counties began to invest in the IDS hardware.
How America’s Airports Defend Against Cyberthreats
WEBICAO has produced a cybersecurity action plan that outlines means for aviation operators to "identify, prevent, detect, respond to and recover from cyberattacks" against aviation operations. The action plan offers a framework for cooperation among aviation stakeholders. Among other things, the plan identifies how to share information regarding ...
What Is IoT Architecture, and How Does It Enable Smart Cities?
WEBSmart cities’ spending on technology is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22.7 percent, jumping to $327 billion by 2025, up from $96 billion in 2019, according to a forecast released in November from research firm Frost & Sullivan. To make that possible, city governments will need to continue to invest in their IoT ...