State and Local Government
The big myth about security patch management
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There's a big myth out there about patching. Is it an easy fix? The truth is, effective security patch management for your network can be difficult. Is your network secure?
Edge and fog computing: Key to safer streets? (Part 3)
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In parts one and two, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog computing and how they may be the...
What’s all the buzz about integrated, threat-driven CDM?
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The rollout of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program has been a game changer for government agencies like yours. And whether you realize it...
Edge and fog computing: The key to smarter cities? (Part 2)
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In part one, we used Michael Crichton’s 1973 sci-fi movie, Westworld, to illustrate the concepts of edge and fog (or edge fog) computing. Now we’ll explore how government can...
Edge and fog computing: Cutting through the haze (Part 1)
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While the concepts of edge and fog have been around for a while, they are being re-imagined to reshape how government agencies are interacting with citizens and data.
Getting Started Can be as Easy as 1,2,3…
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Even with clearly defined goals, smart city projects often beg the question of where to begin. Cisco offers pre-packaged starter solutions, priced to include everything needed to start your transformation.
Connect, Create, Collaborate at NASCIO 2017
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Each year we look forward to getting together with CIOs and industry leaders like yourself at the NASCIO Annual Conference. This year’s theme, “Connect, Create, Collaborate”, is of special interest...
The One Thing Your State Needs to Effectively Connect, Collaborate, and Create
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The Internet of Things continues to enable digital transformation for cities, counties and states across America. As a result, residents are reaping a variety of benefits such as improved parking and traffic, enhanced safety due to lighting and cameras, and shortened emergency response times thanks to connected vehicles and video triage systems. Looking in from the […]
NASCIO Wrap-Up: What’s Next?
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I just wrapped up an incredible three days at the National Association of State CIO’s (NASCIO) Annual Conference. The event is the largest gathering of state government IT in the country. I loved getting to hear best practices, discuss challenges, and swap stories with the best and brightest minds across all 50 states. I know […]