Plus, telecommuting to city hall could be the new normal and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
APRIL 20, 2020

Interest in Thermal Imaging Is Growing as COVID-19 Rages On
The heat-reading surveillance systems have been sold as a potential "virus spotter," but state and local governments may be hesitant to adopt them over privacy and civil liberty concerns. READ MORE

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Enabling a New Way to Work
Working remotely requires a shift in focus. The network of tomorrow allows governments to easily incorporate these functions via virtualization and managed services.
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Gov. Newsom Reappoints Amy Tong as California IT Chief
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that Amy Tong would continue to lead the state’s Department of Technology. Tong, who was initially appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown, has held the leadership position since June 2016. READ MORE

Is Coronavirus a Catalyst for Telecommuting to City Hall?
Local governments across the country have had to scramble to get work-from-home setups put in place during the COVID-19 crisis, and some say it may lead to permanent changes in staff policies. READ MORE

Crisis Gives Delivery Robots a Chance to Prove Their Worth
A fleet of autonomous delivery vehicles has been deployed in Fairfax, Va. Until now, a time when human interaction is discouraged to slow the spread of COVID-19, the robots have been regarded as novelty or convenience. READ MORE

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Who will be giving virtual graduation commencement speeches?
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Communicating with Constituents
The network of tomorrow provides flexible, software-based network services that allow agencies to accommodate citizen and workforce demands within days — if not hours.
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Ohio Grapples with Unemployment System Glitches, Problems

Massachusetts Supreme Court Backs Use of License Plate Cameras

Texas Lags Behind in Census Participation, Despite Digital Push

BRIEF: Camden County, Mo., Falls Victim to Cyberattack

Camp Uses Online Outdoor Lessons to Reach Students

Maine Towns Use Webinar Format to Stop Zoom Trolling

Oakland County, Mich., COVID-19 Data Exposed in Leak

Opinion: Pennsylvania Must Narrow Its Digital Divide

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Wyoming Pulls from State Ranks to Fill Top Security Role

Survey Shows Most Cities Expect Revenue Loss, Service Cuts

Can Technology Prepare Us for the Next Big Crisis?

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

IBM Watson Assistant for Citizens Answers COVID-19 Questions

Modernizing Citizen Experiences with Cloud Identity

Smarter Security for a Better Protected Government

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