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Limoges, NAQ created the Municipal Archives website to publish over 100,000 digitized documents
The city of Limoges launched a website dedicated to the Municipal Archives as part of its digital development strategy to facilitate access to information for residents. Residents can access the online archives to browse any of over 100,000 notices, maps, registers, and plans which have already been digitized. The Municipal Archives website has collected, classified, preserved, digitized, and disseminated nearly 7.5 kilometers of documents dating as far back as the 12th century.
Limoges, NAQ
France
Daviess County, KY Sheriff's Department extracts forensic evidence from cloud backup systems
The Daviess County Sheriff's Department implemented new technology to help with forensic investigations involving smartphones, computers, and surveillance cameras. The new software allows investigators to search for evidence even if it was previously deleted by extracting data from backup systems in iCloud, Google Drive, and social media. The software also provides more accurate phone location records and allows detectives to access surveillance from camera systems using proprietary technology.
Daviess County, KY
United States
Gävle, SE launched an digital interactive research map service using archive data
The Municipality of Gävle launched an digital interactive research map service focusing on local archive material. Residents can use the service to review city maps dating back to the 18th century and over 600 drawings and photographs of buildings. The service was developed by the municipality's GIS Department and made available to download by anyone.
Gävle, SE
Sweden
Syracuse, NY created a data sharing agreement with local university students
This agreement between Syracuse University and the city will permit students to work with select and secure copies of municipal data. This agreement will allow students to run analyses and develop projects with the data to generate policy solutions and dashboards for the city.
Syracuse, NY
United States
Charlotte, NC implemented a digital evidence solution for arson units to use at fires
The Charlotte Fire Department Arson Unit is implementing a digital evidence solution for fires. It will allow the department to manage, review, and share digital evidence. The evidence can be shared among law enforcement, medical, EMTs, and security to find the truth.
Charlotte, NC
United States
Miami, FL launched a new online contract management system to streamline the procurement process
The city launched a new online contract management system which makes navigating the public procurement process easier and increases transparency. This system contains all city contract and procurement documents in one convenient, searchable electronic database.
Miami, FL
United States
Chicago, IL created "Smart Living in the Windy City" an open data portal
The city created an open data portal containing data sets including city employee salary, business licenses, crime, food inspection, water quality, etc. Access to this data portal is free and it provides user-friendly dashboards and downloadable, machine-readable data.
Chicago, IL
United States
Chicago, IL is the first city to publish anonymized data from ride-hailing apps
Chicago is the first city in the nation to publish anonymized data from ride-hailing apps for providers like Uber, Lyft, and Via, on its Open Data Portal. This data will inform work to develop focused, collaborative, cross-sector pilots to create innovative mobility solutions.
Chicago, IL
United States
Durham, NC used file backups and robust firewalls to withstand multiple ransomware attacks
The City of Durham withstood at least two ransomware attacks in 2016 thanks to the city's 90-day file backups and robust firewalls. The ransomware attacks did not affect sensitive data but rather the hackers encrypted files such as word documents, spreadsheets and PowerPoints. The city was able to restore the impacted computers and avoid system-wide damage.
Durham, NC
United States
Asheville, NC transitioned to an open data portal system
Asheville changed the way their city data is handled by transitioning to an open data, self-serve system. The system has increased citizen access to city data while simultaneously reducing the city's workload in making data available reactively. Asheville's public platform allows users to explore and download open data, discover apps, analyze maps and tables, and engage to solve important local issues.
Asheville, NC
United States
Corona, CA eliminated data silos and uploaded vital IT systems to the cloud
Trapped in a grandfathered, segmented IT infrastructure, city leaders completely revamped their approach to using technology. Siloed departmental access was eliminated, giving city managers instant access to a wide variety of information across multiple departments.
Corona, CA
United States
Boston, MA is using StreetCaster to improve infrastructure investment decisions
StreetCaster transforms how Boston makes capital investments in infrastructure by pairing 311 requests with measures of equity, usage, and asset condition. StreetCaster is a toolkit for decision-making across all infrastructure investments.
Boston, MA
United States