CIO Jason Clarke explains that with 80,000 registered users able to access more than 80 state applications with a single credential, Delaware is making digital government services easier and more secure for residents.
Creating a single point of entry for citizens to access online government services is a bit of a Holy Grail for state IT agencies. Last fall, GovTech talked to CIOs from Nebraska and Missouri about where they are on the path toward a unified government identity. And at the NASCIO Midyear Conference this week, Delaware CIO Jason Clarke described his state’s user-centered approach to identity and access management.
Read more: US: Delaware Pushes Single Sign-On to Improve User Experience
The plan calls for making $18-per-month home internet available to Clevelanders.
Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration is tapping a local nonprofit and a national telecom firm to expand high-speed internet in Cleveland.
Bibb is asking City Council to slate $20 million in federal stimulus funds for Digital C, the nonprofit wireless internet provider. That money would help Digital C expand its reach to offer $18-per-month high-speed internet to all Clevelanders.
Read more: US: Ohio: Cleveland plans major broadband internet expansion to narrow digital divide
Myrtle Beach City Council received an update from city staff on their plans to transform Myrtle Beach into a 'Smart City' on Tuesday.
Essentially, a smart city is a technology-driven environment where electronic censors can collect data on people and infrastructure.
The city has made progress in moving forward with becoming a 'Smart City'.
Read more: US: South Carolina: Myrtle Beach 'Smart City' moves forward as staff completes phase one
Smart Cities leverage technology to optimize resources and infrastructure, such as transportation, energy, and water.
The concept of a Smart City has gained traction over the last decade as cities worldwide strive to become more sustainable, efficient, and livable. Smart Cities use technology to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance economic opportunities, and promote environmental sustainability. This article will explore how Smart Cities are transforming urban life with technology.
Read more: US: California: Fremont: Transforming Urban Life with Technology
Machine learning and process automation help government agencies simplify and accelerate interactions with constituents, which strengthens the public’s trust, says Noel Loughrin, who worked in county government in Southern California for seven years before moving to the private sector. Loughrin is the strategic solutions manager for education and government with Laserfiche, a company that specializes in software for content management, process automation and data analytics.