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According to Programmers, This is How Delivers the Best Technology Experience Possible

There are 10 types of people in the world – those who understand binary and those who don’t.

If you laughed at that joke, you might be a programmer. Today we’re celebrating all of the programmers out there, especially those who make public safety technology more secure, reliable, and user-friendly.

I recently sat down with members of our development team here at Mark43 and asked them one question: “What does your team do to make sure Mark43 customers get the best software experience possible?”

What I Learned at Smart City Expo World Congress 2019

I just returned from my third visit to the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, Spain, and left with six key takeaways I’d like to share.
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can connect the dots in ways humans can’t.

In November 2016, a series of thunderstorms swept through Victoria, Australia, causing an abnormal number of respiratory problems. This phenomenon, known as Thunderstorm Asthma, wreaked havoc on emergency services, hospitals, pharmacies, and te

Hexagon & You: Working Together to Build Safer, Smarter Communities

Hexagon and Microsoft have each been serving the world’s public safety community for decades. Our shared mission – to serve those who serve and protect – drives the work we do.

Each day, Hexagon and Microsoft work with public safety agencies across the globe to harness the experiences and insights gained to improve current technologies and plan for tomorrow.

But that insight doesn’t stay within a single company. Both organizations share best practices with each other. And that is vital for mis

3 common government cloud myths, debunked

Why is the cloud so critical for government agencies? Suzette Kent of the U.S. Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer sums it up nicely.

“The case for using cloud in governments has been clearly proven – to drive savings, to improve security, and to deliver mission-serving solutions faster,” she said.

The cloud is a safe environment for governments to collaborate and serve citizens. Unfortunately, there are common myths and misconceptions that discourage governments from moving to the

3 Common Cloud Myths, Debunked

The world is full of misconceptions. And, the cloud is a prime example of the complex world of IT and the myths and misconceptions that plague digital transformation.

Let’s take a look at three truths about the cloud, and the myths they debunk.

Myth: The cloud is just someone else’s computer.

Truth: The cloud is many things, and an agency can choose which parts to use and how to leverage them.

Ever heard the joke, “There’s no such thing as the cloud; it’s just someone else’s computer?” Well,

More Answers to Your Questions About the Cloud [Q&A with Microsoft]

Recently, I sat down with Microsoft’s Director of Justice & Public Safety Solutions, Rick Zak, to discuss cloud technology and the benefits it provides to public safety agencies. In a previous post, we discussed questions many public safety agencies have about cloud security. Today, I want to focus on topics such as configurability and the different types of cloud technologies and solutions.

Kristen Goode: Some of the most common questions we receive are about configurability in the cloud. Sinc

Discover the Tech Driving 4IR

What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)?

The World Economic Forum describes 4IR as the “advent of ‘cyber-physical systems’ involving entirely new capabilities for people and machines.” It’s where social, political, cultural, and economic challenges and opportunities come together to power digital connectivity.

Like the Third Industrial Revolution of the late 1900s, 4IR is fueled by transformative technologies. In 4IR, technology is blurring the line between the physical and digital usin
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