It's the first new online presence for the City since 2008.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced that virtual visitors to Syracuse can now test out a new City of Syracuse website. Beginning Monday, August 2, people going to syrgov.net will be able to try out a preview or beta version of the website for Syracuse city government. It's the first new online presence for the City since 2008.
"Providing quality constituent engagement and response is one of our highest priorities. When we launch the new city website, we will be able to improve service and responsiveness to city residents and deliver a quality online experience to visitors from anywhere in the world," said Mayor Walsh.
US: Report: Majority of government leaders say bridging the digital divide should be a high priority
With more people than ever working remotely these days, broadband connectivity and smart city infrastructure is of vital importance for municipalities in every corner of America. It’s considered to be a critical agenda item by most municipal leaders, according to a national poll of government leaders commissioned by Cisco.
In a survey of more than 100 local and regional government executives and managers, “More than 80 percent said broadband is ‘critical infrastructure’ and placed connectivity improvements and upgrades near the top of their priority project list. The feedback from these government leaders underscored the pressing need to close the digital divide and improve broadband technology countrywide,” the report says.
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Inside the effort to transform cities through wireless innovation
Every day, roughly 65,000 cars run through Peachtree Corners, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. That is significant traffic density for a city with a population of less than 45,000 people, and has the potential to heighten the risk of accidents and congestion. To address this challenge, Peachtree Corners has taken a progressive approach, introducing a range of tech-driven transportation solutions.
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Water may be among the least cyber-defended critical infrastructure sectors. Keeping it safe may include channeling more funds and training to tiny agencies and establishing voluntary guidelines.
Public water systems are exceptionally vulnerable to cyber attack, said senators during a U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works hearing July 21.
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