GOVTECH TODAY
JULY 10, 2020

How Security Leaders Can Answer Tough Questions in a Crisis
Unexpected situations can bring unforeseen questions, especially when tensions and stakes are high. But a little preparation goes a long way. Here are three tips for navigating difficult questions, no matter their source. READ MORE

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Apache Kafka for Mainframe Offload
State unemployment systems are overwhelmed, mainframe offload with Apache Kafka can relieve the pressure.
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Arizona Sees Successes with Modernized Grant Management System
For several years, Arizona has sought to improve how it manages federal dollars across agencies. This work is especially critical now given that COVID-19 is disrupting the economy and could continue for some time. READ MORE

What’s New in Civic Tech: NYC Makes $157M Internet Investment
Plus, the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative announced its fourth class of participating mayors, the Code for All Summit 2020 will feature opening remarks from Code for America’s CEO, and more. READ MORE

Startup Patents Tech to Allow Live-Streamed Video to 911
The company, Carbyne, describes a quick-to-deploy solution where its technology would send a text with an activation link to a caller, and upon clicking the link, it would create a live-streaming video session. READ MORE

QUESTION OF THE DAY

How is Uber getting around its ban in London?
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MORE HEADLINES

Marion, Iowa, Officials Mull Public Wi-Fi in Response to Virus

Sen. Klobuchar Pitches $100B Internet Expansion Bill

Social Media Companies Brace for Post-Election Disinformation

Hybrid College Courses Could Prevent Student Deportation

New Mexico Passes New Camera Requirement for Police

Massachusetts City Negotiates New Deal with Comcast

Alabama Grocery Store Introduces Unmanned Drone Deliveries

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Maryland Becomes Part of Larger Sex Offender Registry Network

COVID-19 Could Accelerate Government Adoption of AR, VR Tech

New Office, Leadership Will Drive Future Mobility in Michigan

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Webinar: Open Source: Making Government Nimble: A Roadmap to Drive Innovation in the Public Sector

Paper: Government 2.0 for Constituents and Businesses

Paper: The Importance of Cyber Resiliency During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Paper: Information Overload in the Time of COVID-19

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