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Oct 18, 2025

Selected items posted on blogs during the week ending October 17, 2025

 How AI-Powered Agents Streamline State and Local Service Delivery Explore how AI agents can help state and local governments handle routine tasks, streamline operations, and give staff more time for complex issues. DOWNLOAD

Preparing Utilities & Local Governments for a Paperless World The paperless future is here. Is your utility or local government ready? From rising postage costs to time-consuming manual processes, the shift to digital billing and payments is no longer optional — it’s essential. This resource explores how utilities can embrace a paperless future to cut costs, improve operational efficiencies, and meet modern demands. DOWNLOAD

Transparency in Motion: Real-Time Data for Safer Streets and Stronger Communities Public safety agencies are under pressure to do more with less -- respond faster, operate more efficiently, and remain accountable to both leadership and the communities they serve. This paper explores how telematics and in-vehicle data are helping agencies meet those expectations and deliver measurable results.   DOWNLOAD

Human-Guided Automation: Smarter, Safer Endpoint Security Autonomous endpoint management keeps humans in control while boosting compliance, speed, and resilience.  READ MORE

Secure by Design: A Plan for Ransomware Defense From real-world examples of emerging extortion tactics to actionable guidance on vulnerability scanning, 24/7 detection, and incident response planning, this paper is a must-read for every government IT leader committed to safeguarding digital infrastructure and public trust. DOWNLOAD

When Disaster Strikes, Coordination Keeps Recovery Moving Who restores critical connections after natural disasters? See the teamwork behind recovery and the need for close coordination to speed recovery efforts. Watch the film.

Natural Disaster, National Attention Public Records Request Management Steps Up in Time of Need READ MORE

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