Plus, a new report suggests that drones are ideal for deliveries in a crisis and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
JUNE 11, 2020

Public, Private Sectors Must Work Together Toward New Normal
Startups working with government agencies have had to pivot in response to the economic and health crises of recent months. Going forward, their innovation paired with public-sector mission will be critical. READ MORE

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7 Days of Best Practices for Meaningful Citizen Engagement
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Report: Drones Viable Delivery Option During Health Crisis
Two months ago, DroneUp conducted a series of tests where drones transported medical supplies under varying conditions. A new report on the tests offers insights about communication, equipment and procedures. READ MORE

RapidSOS Adds $21M to Fundraising Stacks With New Investment
With more than $100 million of investment to date, the New York-based startup that uses IoT devices to share information about 911 callers with first responders has signaled a move toward partnering with hospitals. READ MORE

As Transit Re-Opens, Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 Unknown
Transit systems across the country are beginning to expand their service schedules in the wake of the novel coronavirus, but some changes made in response to the crisis will linger. For one, safety measures are here to stay. READ MORE

QUESTION OF THE DAY

How close are we to developing hoverbikes?
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COVID-19 and Beyond: Creating Meaningful Citizen Interactions
Local governments need to communicate efficiently and bidirectionally with residents as situations evolve, cities reopen, and beyond. Watch this on-demand webinar to learn how.
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MORE HEADLINES

Lawmakers Probe Use of High-Tech Surveillance at Protests

Boston Facial Recognition Opponents Push for Outright Ban

Pennsylvania Museum Offers Programs for Students Online

New Map Points Michigan Residents to Public Wi-Fi Hot Spots

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Shed Light on the Digital Divide

New Machines, Familiar Problems in Georgia Elections

Daviess County, Ind., Works to Close Rural Broadband Void

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Amid Protests, IBM Stops Selling Facial Recognition Software

Popular Internet Voting Vendor Can Be Hacked, Researchers Warn

David Cagigal, Long-Serving Wisconsin CIO, to Step Down

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

JUNE 11 AT 2:00 PM EASTERN
Webinar: Network Security in the Cloud to Protect Users and Devices - No Matter Where They Are

Paper: When Hindsight is 2020: A Guide for Coping in the Post-Y2K World

Paper: Virtual Assistant for Answering COVID-19 Questions

Paper: Modernizing Citizen Experiences with Cloud Identity

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