State and Local Government

Technology is having a major impact on the way we all work, live, play and learn. Now, thanks to an innovative mobile solution by Cisco and our partner TRACKtech, it’s even helping community supervision agencies better serve those involved in reentry and drug addiction. And it’s all powered by real-…

Time is our most valuable asset. We never seem to have enough. Whether helping family, colleagues or our communities, we always seem to come up short. But what if there was a way to add a little sand to the hour glass? Well, there is. Thanks to a generous volunteer program, flexible working environm…

The way we think about Smart Cities will undergo a major re-think in 2019. As smartphones reach peak saturation and the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes a normal part of our lives, we expect a long overdue refocus from the technology to the people it helps. And best of all, we think the smart city m…

The City of New Orleans is making big changes to the way it keeps the public safe. As a community that survives and thrives on tourism, they’re turning to innovative technologies that help tourists feel safer. And it’s all starting with the Internet of Things (IoT). Could New Orleans become “The Ci…

In the world of government cybersecurity, ghosts and goblins often take a different form. An innocent looking email, a nondescript USB drive, or even a seemingly helpful bot. Each can serve as a harbinger of doom, delivering destructive malware that leaves your network in disarray. So as the ghosts…

Cisco is excited to help sponsor the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Annual Conference in San Diego this fall. From defining the building blocks of collaboration to creating a seamless citizen experience, topics at this year’s event will show you how to better communicate your vision whi…

Since 1893, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has actively shaped the future of law enforcement. And that trend continues at this year’s annual conference and exposition in Orlando. As part of the events, which will feature law enforcement technologies and leaders from around…

As you watch the leaves begin to fall and send the kids back to school, you may also be enjoying one or more of the local festivals or state fairs that are traditionally held this time of year. For those of you who may not know, these events were originally held to celebrate the harvest, and share i…

Recently, I had the opportunity to join many of my industry, agency, and Capitol Hill colleagues at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the Department of Homeland Security’s ongoing Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program. As the CDM program enters Phase 3, it is refreshing to witness the broad…