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Artificial Intelligence

Smart Cities Connect 2026: Raleigh’s AI Pilot Shines a Light on the Human Touch

The North Carolina city tested an artificial intelligence–powered digital assistant to improve customer service, but it didn’t work out.

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Data Analytics

Digital Twin Technology Is Becoming More Accessible, But Agencies Should Still Start Small

Although artificial intelligence accelerates some results, good data and clear goals remain key to successful modeling projects.

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Management

Creating Capacity: A Better Way To Think About Government Modernization

Matthew Drewes

Networking

How State and Local Governments Build Reliable Networks for Self-Service Kiosks

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Artificial Intelligence

When AI Agents Go Too Far: A Wake-Up Call for Government

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Cloud

How State and Local Governments Are Using ServiceNow to Modernize Citizen Services and Operations

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Security

How State and Local Governments Can Secure IoT Devices

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Data Analytics

How Real-Time Crime Centers Help Police Respond Faster and Solve More Cases

States were never meant to be fighting foreign actors, nor were local governments.”

Mark Raymond, CIO, Connecticut

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Management

How State and Local Agencies Can Prepare for Shifting Federal Technology Funding

Security

State Agencies Seek a Streamlined, Actionable View of Risk

Networking

How Tennessee Uses Edge Technology To Bring Driver Services Closer to Citizens

Security

Government CISOs Sound the Alarm on Growing Security Challenges

Artificial Intelligence

How Kansas Used AI, Cloud and Data to Modernize Constituent Services

Cloud

Why Government Service Desks Are Ready for a Refresh

Security

Wyoming CISO Uses AI to Speed Cyber Defense

Security

Why Observability Is Critical for Public Sector Security

Artificial Intelligence

Why AI-Ready Infrastructure Starts With the Systems Agencies Already Run

Data Analytics

What Is Data Lineage and What Role Does It Play in Government AI Initiatives?

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Smart city

Security

How State and Local Governments Can Secure IoT Devices

Better visibility, segmentation and planning protect connected infrastructure from cyberthreats before vulnerabilities become serious problems.

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Security

State Agencies Seek a Streamlined, Actionable View of Risk

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Security

Government CISOs Sound the Alarm on Growing Security Challenges

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Security

Wyoming CISO Uses AI to Speed Cyber Defense

Videos

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How Tennessee Uses Edge Technology To Bring Driver Services Closer to Citizens

Tennessee uses cellular-connected self-service kiosks to reduce DMV wait times and make driver services available in convenient locations across the state.
NASCIO 2025: IT's Role in Achieving Statewide Efficiencies

State IT leaders discussed technology’s expanding role in achieving statewide efficiencies.
NASCIO 2025: State CIOs Highlight Agentic AI Use Cases

Agentic AI is the next wave of artificial intelligence: Here’s how state IT leaders are preparing.
NASCIO 2025: How State Leaders Are Approaching Critical Infrastructure Protections

Whole-of-state cybersecurity can help states defend against cyberattacks on critical infrastructure.
NASCIO 2025: State CIOs Discuss Their Top Tech Priorities

We caught up with state technology leaders at NASCIO 2025 to check in on their current and upcoming priorities.

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Digital Workspace

Why Employee Experience Is Becoming an AI Strategy

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Artificial Intelligence

State and Local Security Leaders Share How They Handle Vendor AI Use

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Artificial Intelligence

Why AI Resilience Is Becoming a Critical Priority for Government Cybersecurity

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Cloud

Hybrid Cloud Strategy for AI: Why Workload Placement Determines AI ROI

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Security

Review: Axis Q1728-LE Brings Edge AI to State and Local Surveillance

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Networking

What Is Network Telemetry, and Why Is It Becoming Essential to Government Cybersecurity?

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