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

This camera helps agencies modernize physical security without overhauling infrastructure.

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Networking

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

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Artificial Intelligence

3 Things to Know About Agentic AI Before You Deploy

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Digital Workspace

Review: Government Employees Will Look Forward to Meetings With Cisco Webex Desk Pro

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Data Center

5 Virtualization Options for State and Local Governments

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Data Center

5 Questions Government Leaders Should Ask About Modern Infrastructure

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Software

3 High-Impact Automation Use Cases for Budget-Constrained State and Local IT Teams

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

Mark Raymond, CIO, Connecticut

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Artificial Intelligence

Why the Right Infrastructure for Government AI Workloads Might Be Hybrid

Networking

Q&A: Carmel’s Networking Strategy Creates a Foundation for Future Technology

Cloud

5 Questions State and Local IT Leaders Should Ask To Manage Cloud Spending

Security

Q&A: Why Security Readiness Matters More Than Security Coverage in the AI Era

Artificial Intelligence

AI Leadership: A Guide To Building AI Strategy and Governance

Security

Why Attack Surface Management Is Becoming a Priority for State and Local Governments

Artificial Intelligence

Virginia DEQ Uses AI to Speed Environmental Permit Reviews

Artificial Intelligence

Ohio Uses Generative AI to Simplify Unemployment Policies, Improve Call Reviews

Artificial Intelligence

Cloud-Native Contact Center Modernized Driver’s License Services, Texas Official Says

Artificial Intelligence

AI Literacy in Local Government: Why Workforce Readiness Matters as AI Adoption Grows

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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

This camera helps agencies modernize physical security without overhauling infrastructure.

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Security

Q&A: Why Security Readiness Matters More Than Security Coverage in the AI Era

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Security

Why Attack Surface Management Is Becoming a Priority for State and Local Governments

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What CISA’s CI Fortify Initiative Means for State and Local Governments

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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.
NASCIO 2025: Colorado Continues to Blaze a Trail for States’ Use of AI

David Edinger spoke to StateTech during NASCIO 2025 about the Centennial State’s latest AI initiatives.

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