Government Technology
Location Intelligence and the Future of Net Neutrality
[Commentary] The recent repeal of network neutrality regulations has concerned cities across the country about how the rollback will impact their communities. Cities, with the guidance and leadership of their citizens, must begin to form oversight of Internet service providers themselves. And location intelligence is critical to this task.
Second Year of Smart Cities Collaborative to Explore Mobility Projects (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 09:34Government-Focused Information Exchange Goes Live (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:22Facebook’s Newsfeed Algorithm Will Negatively Impact Government (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 01/26/2018 - 12:26Cincinnati Building Fiber Ring, Pursuing Smart City Projects Downtown
As it builds a downtown fiber network, Cincinnati (OH) is laying the foundation for improved traffic management and other smart city initiatives, as well as offering the kind of communications infrastructure necessary to further grow the region’s economic development efforts. The city is installing 20,000 feet of fiber-optic cable around the central business district, while also bisecting the area with another line of cable.
New York City Broadband RFI Generates Strong Response (Government Technology)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 17:24Public Opinion Often Sets Privacy Standards for Smart City Tech
As cities have begun to collect and release unprecedented amounts of data, questions about citizen privacy have become increasingly relevant.
Net Neutrality Repeal: Government IT Officials Respond with Trepidation (Government Technology)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:54Preparing for the End of Net Neutrality, City Tech Leaders Warn of Widening Digital Divide
As municipal governments in New York City, Seattle and elsewhere vocally oppose a repeal, leaders also say they are preparing resources to monitor its impact once it happens. City gov tech leaders said that a repeal is all but certain to make it more difficult for municipal governments to foster digital equity. As Internet access has become essential to modern life — for applying for jobs, helping kids with homework, finding health care, etc.