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The new CIO of Baltimore first started working for the city government in May 2019, on the very same day it fell victim to one of the most damaging ransomware attacks ever to hit a local government. READ MORE West Virginia Expands Online Voting as Security Worries Grow
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Chief information officers from four Southern California communities offered their experiences rolling out smart city efforts. While some offered an optimistic view, others tempered their comments with caution. READ MORE UrbanFootprint Announces $11.5M in New Funding for Expansion
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