Mark Satter
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Washington, DC, United States
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Indianapolis to become fourth city with 5G internet service from Verizon this year
The city will join Houston, Los Angeles, and Sacramento to be among the first to offer the high-speed wireless service by the end of the year. → Read More
Houston warns residents against using third-party bill-pay website
The city is calling Doxo.com a "suspicious website" after a resident reported a failed payment, but the company's co-founder says it's been serving Houston residents successfully since 2011. → Read More
Boston police to make body cameras permanent, citing positive report
A yearlong study by Northeastern University showed "small but meaningful benefits" that are now encouraging further investment in the technology. → Read More
'OpenCincy' shifts business permits online
The new web tool streamlines the process of starting or expanding a business in Ohio's third largest city. → Read More
Nevada’s new drone center focuses on public safety
The Nevada Drone Center of Excellence for Public Safety will develop research and training materials for unmanned aerial systems. → Read More
Dockless bike share is coming to New York City
Five companies will place their fleets around the city's outer boroughs during a pilot period. → Read More
Atlanta's deputy CIO follows Samir Saini to NYC
Former Atlanta Deputy Chief Information Officer Vijay Gogineni has been named the new chief operating officer for NYC's technology agency, where he'll find a familiar face. → Read More
San Jose secures new wireless technology investment from Verizon
The phone company will install small cells throughout the city, and will also provide local officials with resources to manage traffic and parking. → Read More
NYC advances citywide 5G deployment with call to vendors
The city's technology agency has released a request for proposals calling on vendors to make offers on a project expected to vastly improve wireless connectivity for residents. → Read More
Winners announced in NYC Open Data competition
The citywide competition challenged contestants to create digital platforms using 2,000 public datasets to address civic issues. → Read More
NYC wants to add payment chips to its municipal ID cards
With an eye on the city's unbanked and underbanked population, officials are calling on the private sector to submit ideas for adding smart chip technology to the city's existing ID cards. → Read More
Text-to-911 now available across Iowa
The state is close to its goal of 100 percent availability of the service across all counties. → Read More
City-run fiber network in SF could generate 'significant' returns, says latest analysis
A fiscal analysis announced by the mayor's office found that while the project would cost as much as $1.8 billion, it would also generate new sources of income and reduce reliance on existing providers. → Read More
Colorado passes bill encouraging blockchain adoption by agencies
For storing sensitive information and encouraging new investment in the state, lawmakers say blockchain — the digital recordkeeping system behind bitcoin — has an "if you build it, they will come" appeal. → Read More
Four mistakes local governments should avoid when buying a website
A new guide released by ProudCity explains what to look for when buying a new government website, and what to avoid. → Read More
Unprecedented national database shows who has access to parks
The tool is now being used by cities around the country to inform planning. → Read More
Minnesota unveils 5-year plan to improve cybersecurity
The state's IT commissioner warns that more comprehensive protections are needed as attackers grow "more sophisticated, more skilled, more organized, and more professional." → Read More
Blockchain, smart contracts now legally binding in Tennessee
The state is the latest in a series to pass legislation that sets the groundwork for future use of the technology by government. → Read More
FirstNet hackathon focuses on crisis communication apps for first responders
Nearly 500 participants are expected to compete in San Francisco, developing apps for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS. → Read More