What is an EOC (Emergency Operation Center) & How Do You …
WEBAn emergency operations center can be a building or a room, or a virtual EOC set up via telephonic and collaboration tools “designed to support emergency response, business continuity and crisis communications activities,” Ready.gov notes. EOC staffers, which are often drawn from local, state and federal public safety or emergency response ...
Moving from Cloud First to Cloud Smart for State Governments
WEBListen. 00:00. In the early to mid-2010s, state governments followed the lead of the federal government and adopted Cloud First policies to speed up adoption of cloud computing technologies. Now, as the 2020s unfold, state government IT leaders are again taking a page from the federal playbook and are pivoting to Cloud Smart policies.
Review: Lenovo ThinkVision M15 Portable Monitor Is a Display for ...
WEBThe M15 is a high-quality monitor, so nothing is lost in the name of portability. The 15.6-inch backlit TFT LED display has a 14-millisecond response time, making it perfect for watching videos, teleconferencing or almost any business application. Its stand is also adjustable, so you can change the tilt and height of the display to get the best ...
Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 6E Benefits: Which Network Is Right for You ...
WEBAs a result, 6GHz Wi-Fi traffic is more secure than ever, and 6GHz networks are more difficult to hack,” Neatgear states. Yet another benefit of Wi-Fi 6E is that it operates differently in terms of power limitations. “Typically, faster Wi-Fi is directly related to utilizing wider channels, and with the added spectrum it’s likely we’ll ...
Review: Poly Voyager 8200 UC Headset Checks All the Boxes for ...
WEBIn reviewing the Poly Voyager 8200 UC Bluetooth headset, I was impressed by how it performed in the top three categories that all good work headsets should possess. Comfort: Taking meetings with headphones on, especially for long periods of time, can be painful. Ears can quickly get hot, and after about half an hour, the pressure can start to hurt.
6 Challenges Smart Cities Face and How to Overcome Them
WEBDec 6, 2018 · However, there are challenges that can be addressed today through a combination of technological innovation and collaboration between public organizations and private enterprises. 1. Infrastructure Must Be a Foundational Element. The basic elements of a smart city today are stitched together from …
Why It’s Time for States to Embrace a Cloud Broker Model
WEB5 Reasons to Use the Cloud Buyer’s Broker Model. Here are five key reasons state and local government IT leaders should consider using the cloud buyer’s broker model. Provides unbiased insight and expertise. The cloud buyer’s broker is an independent party with the agency’s best interests at heart: to map the best workload to the best ...
How Cities Fulfill the Demand for Public Wi-Fi
WEBAs more cities contemplate smart city plans, they must first must meet a basic demand: internet access.Municipalities are providing free public Wi-Fi as they roll out smart city programs, taking advantage of fiber required to power the Internet of Things to provide public Wi-Fi access.. People want and use free public Wi-Fi: In a 2017 survey, One World Identity Labs found 49 percent of U.S ...
How Will the DOTGOV Act Strengthen Government Website …
WEBThe law provides support services, security enhancements and outreach from the federal government to state and local agencies to get them to shift their domains to .gov. The law would reduce or wipe away the costs of making the shift, which security experts agree is an essential element of improving internet security for government agencies.
How to Enhance Physical Security for Government Buildings
WEBAs they go about that mission, three trends are coming together in the realm of physical security. First, there is increasing convergence of video surveillance, access control and sensor technology. Second, cloud-based physical security models are emerging and may be appropriate solutions, depending on an agency’s physical security requirements.