GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
MARCH 15, 2021

ConnectMaine Expands Affordable Broadband Across the State
ConnectMaine Executive Director Peggy Schaffer discusses her role within Maine government, the challenges and opportunities offered by the pandemic, and getting broadband to the state’s rural areas. READ MORE

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Today’s cybersecurity challenges are truly unprecedented
Agencies everywhere—especially at the state and local level—are constantly bombarded by attempted hacks and other cyberthreats through ransomware and malware.
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Indiana’s Hoosier Talent Network Folds AI into the Job Search
The Hoosier Talent Network, built out of a partnership between the state of Indiana and Eightfold AI, will help jobseekers find fitting employment with a little help from artificial intelligence. READ MORE

Government Procurement Startup Marketplace.city Raises $1M
The startup was founded in 2017 but already has more than 200 governments across the globe participating, including New York City, London and Los Angeles. Now it's pulling in investment money. READ MORE

Newsela Raises $100M for Digital-First Education Materials
A SaaS platform that hosts thousands of digital K-12 coursework materials pulled in its best-ever fundraising haul in February, while some say remote instruction is heralding the end of the era of textbooks. READ MORE

Ed Tech Advocates Praise Expansion of E-Rate Funding
President Joe Biden signed a stimulus bill on Thursday that includes funding to expand Internet connectivity for underserved students during the COVID-19 pandemic, which ed tech advocates hail as a major step forward. READ MORE

Big Tech Legal Pressure Mounts Over Maryland Online Ad Tax
As expected, the Maryland law that created an online advertising tax is facing legal opposition from lobbying groups backed by Amazon, Google and Facebook. The groups argue the law violates the commerce clause. READ MORE

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It’s important to recognize that you will get breached at some point
Security for the network of the future requires holistic solutions that help protect you at every step—from endpoints to servers to the cloud.
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MORE HEADLINES

Will Congress Abandon Tech in Post-COVID World?

New Hampshire Town Backs Broadband Expansion Efforts

West Virginia Development Plans Aim to Attract Remote Workers

Broadband Discounts to Help Keep Users Connected in Pandemic

Edison State Waives Tuition for Online, In-Person 2021 Grads

Opinion: Better Broadband Will Boost Biden Relief’s Impact

Facial Recognition Was Used in Virginia Beach, Police Now Say

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Appraisal Tech Company Vision Nabs Private Equity Investment

The Vital Role of Public Affairs Television in Volatile Times

Micromobility Data Startup Populus Raises $5M from Investors

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Paper: Powering Remote Work for the Future: Migrating and Managing Data in Microsoft 365

Paper: Elevate the Power of ERP Systems With Budget Planning Software

Paper: Securing your AWS Cloud Environment From Ransomware

Paper: Transforming Government Through Digitalization

Paper: Meeting the Challenges of Hybrid Work Models

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