Technology Archives

Federal watchdogs expand tool tracking $111B in broadband funding

Federal watchdogs expanded the Broadband Data Stroll, mapping more than $111 billion in broadband investments.

An NLR study examines colocating data centers with airports to share energy, land and connectivity infrastructure.

Cybersecurity, shared services and AI lead state technology priorities as governments accelerate digital modernization.

Nebraska plans a statewide cybersecurity information-sharing center combining existing capabilities.

Texas has halted data center permitting while state agencies review projects' electricity demand, water use and infrastructure needs.

New York CIO Dru Rai has stepped down after three years, with Jenson Jacob taking over as acting CIO.

Illinois created an AI Cabinet to recommend policies involving AI safety, infrastructure, data centers and accountability.

California enacted seven laws establishing new requirements for data centers involving electricity, water use, utility costs and more.

Washington has named Gwen Gann its new state CISO to oversee the Office of Cybersecurity.

Portland is hiring its first data and privacy officer to lead a new office overseeing data governance and privacy.