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GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
JANUARY 27, 2020

Code for America’s Jennifer Pahlka Stepping Down Jan. 31
Pahlka will remain on in an advisory capacity as two senior leaders from within take over as co-interim CEOs. The organization’s search for a permanent CEO will continue with a goal of finishing by the end of the year. READ MORE

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Enhancing Cybersecurity
The modern threat environment requires a shift in focus. The network of tomorrow allows governments to easily incorporate these functions via virtualization and managed services.
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OTHER TOP STORIES

Vermont Taps Kristin McClure as Second Chief Data Officer
The first state CDO, Andrew Laing, left his station for the private sector in September. Kristin McClure, a data scientist with about 20 years of experience, recently filled this increasingly critical position. READ MORE

Cyberattack Hobbles Oregon County Network, Services
While the attack against Tillamook County has not officially been dubbed ransomware and local leaders haven't commented on a posted ransom, the incident has all the trappings of that style of attack. READ MORE

Twitter, Facebook Offer Local Gov Tips at Mayors Conference
An expert from each of the social media giants was on hand at the recent event in Washington, D.C., where mayors from the United States came to share tips, best practices and stories about the job. READ MORE

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Police will deploy facial recognition cameras in what city?
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Government on the Go
The network of tomorrow provides flexible, software-based network services that, in essence, can run themselves. Allowing agencies to accommodate citizen and workforce demands for high-performance mobile connectivity within days — if not hours.
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MORE HEADLINES

California Launches System to Track Sexual Harassment Claims

Ryuk Ransomware Used to Target Florida Newspaper

Ohio Fills New Job Overseeing Cybersecurity for Elections

Atlanta Metro Area County Increases Cybersecurity Budget

Florida City Opens Mapping Data Hub for Public Use

Feds Give N.Y. Company Approval to Spray Crops with Drones

Jacksonville, Ill., Discusses Fiber-Optic Network Options

Potter County, Texas, to Get IT Disaster Recovery Plan

EDITOR'S CHOICE

2000 vs. 2020: How Far Has Gov Tech Come in Two Decades?

Kansas City to Make Riding the Bus Free for Everyone

CivicPlus Debuts New Division to Integrate SeeClickFix

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Improving Application Access for All

New Broadband Service Prompts Fort Collins Cloud Migration

Transforming Collaborations with Citizens

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