Articles By Jessica Balen

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Jessica Balen is a freelance writer for the CDW family of magazines.

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Automated security

Security

The NIST OSCAL Framework for State and Local Governments

Replace static security documents with machine-readable data to automate audits, reduce risk and modernize compliance.

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Networking

Why Wireless Site Surveys Are Critical for Wi-Fi 7 in State and Local Government

Coworkers talking

Artificial Intelligence

Tech Trends: Why AI Is a Top Management Priority for State and Local Agencies in 2026

Smart city

Cloud

Tech Trends: States Right-Size Cloud to Keep Data Close to Home — and AI Ready

Person reviewing digital documents

Security

A Guide to Software Bills of Materials for State and Local Governments

Government workers using devices

Security

MDR vs. XDR: How State and Local Agencies Can Choose (and Use) the Right Fit

Person working on laptop in office

Cloud

Why Cloud Repatriation Is Rising in State and Local Government IT

Developers Discussing Programming Code

Cloud

AI Sandboxes Let State Government Employees Experiment Safely

Denver Colorado skyscrapers and Rocky Mountains

Cloud

Denver Maintains City Vehicle Fleet With Samsara

Code reflected in coder's glasses

Security

Unmonitored Nonhuman Identities Can Expose Governments to Hackers

Security worker watching video wall

Security

The Benefits and Implications of AI in Law Enforcement

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