A new survey found that a majority of teachers (77 percent) believe technology will help them be more effective post-pandemic.

Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the appointment of three new members to the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC), which provides expertise for local, state, and Tribal governments.

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) has launched a new drone program to quickly and efficiently clear roadways while conducting thorough crash investigations.

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) has launched a new computer-aided dispatch system (FireCAD) to replace its now-retired STARFIRE system, Business Wire reported. The system was launched with the help of professional services firm Accenture, which designed and developed the platform.

As the ink is still drying – or its equivalent for a liquid crystal display screen – on the 12th edition of the House Government Operations Subcommittee’s Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) Scorecard, I pondered the question about whether and how the same measurement could be applied to state-level IT operations and progress.

Loyola University Maryland received a $54,852 grant from the Marion I. and Henry J. Knott Foundation to expand outdoor WiFi service for its main Evergreen campus, expanding learning beyond university buildings.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the launch of a new map showing nationwide mobile coverage and availability data from the largest wireless providers.

After falling victim to a successful cyberattack, Judson Independent School District in Texas confirmed that it paid a $547,045.61 ransom to “protect sensitive, identifiable information from being published on the dark web.”

Idaho Gov. Brad Little announced the formation of the Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force, which is tasked with providing recommendations to improve business, government, and personal cybersecurity defenses and enhance the educational pipeline for cybersecurity workforce needs. The task force will also identify cybersecurity assets, resources, and public-private partnerships across Idaho.

The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (the Alliance) announced a partnership with the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) that will look to aid the growth of smart cities by providing communities across the state access to new technologies, according to a press release.