Plus, three tips for COVID-19 recovery and getting your data house in order and more...

GovTech Today
GOVTECH TODAY
APRIL 15, 2020

Text-to-911 Saves Lives, but Data Suggests it Remains Rare
Data on the availability of text-to-911 is spotty, so it's difficult to get a consistent national picture. However, the numbers that are available show that some states are far more advanced than others. READ MORE

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Maintain Continuity of Operations
The COVID-19 virus has forced many of you to work virtually when the systems might not have been prepared for it. But you must still have continuity of operations to conduct daily work activities and support your missions.
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EV Infrastructure Charges into California’s Public Spaces
Three California cities have explored locating chargers for electric vehicles in the public right of way. The changes promise to help normalize zero-emissions vehicles across the state. READ MORE

Foreseeing Construction Needs, Aurigo and Autodesk Integrate
Software for planning and managing capital projects now works more closely with software for designing them, in an effort to make construction more efficient and manageable as the economy tanks. READ MORE

Three Tips for COVID-19 Recovery: Get Your Data House in Order (Contributed)
The recovery from COVID-19 will be as consequential in shaping communities as the immediate crisis itself. To prepare, state, local and community leaders must prioritize their data capacity now to ensure recovery. READ MORE

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Where have robots been helping out during COVID-19?
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Verizon and the New York Times are Giving High Schools Free Digital Access to Times Journalism
The New York Times Company and Verizon are offering 14M student’s free access to the NYTimes.com. The offer is extended to all students and teachers in high schools within the U.S. through June 30th.
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MORE HEADLINES

To the Bookmobile! Library Delivers Wi-Fi to Those in Need

Coronavirus-Tracking Platform Gets Traction in Hawaii

Do Data Releases Based on ZIP Codes Endanger Patient Privacy?

Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Pushing Mass Transit Systems to the Brink – and Low-Income Riders Will Pay the Price

Divided Nebraska City Council Votes to Hold Meetings Online

Wisconsin Deploys Online Survey in Place of County Hearings

Illinois City Purchases Wi-Fi Hot Spots for Students

Opinion: FCC’s Better Broadband Mapping Is Needed Upgrade

EDITOR'S CHOICE

IBM Offers COBOL Help for Government to Deal with Crisis

What Could Be in a Post-Virus Infrastructure Plan?

Coronavirus Is Inspiring Wave of Gov Tech Volunteerism

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Improving Application Access for All

New Broadband Service Prompts Fort Collins Cloud Migration

Using SD WAN to Prepare For a 5G Future

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