Stafford County, VA
County in Virginia
United States
Stafford County, VA develops Ask Blu platform for enhanced public communication and customer service
The Ask Blu platform features an AI-powered chatbot for around-the-clock answers to questions about public services. The chatbot and a mobile app are available for service requests through the county's 311 system. Additional resources in the platform include location-specific newsletters about county services and the Blu's Academy suite of citizen education videos. Local officials used the Great Blue Heron as the platform's mascot because of community efforts to protect their nests.
Stafford County, VA
United States
Stafford County, VA partnered with the CIT to establish the Virginia Smart Community Testbed
Stafford County partnered with the Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) to launch the Virginia Smart Community Testbed. The new testbed was established to explore IoT deployment using 5G communications and other emerging technologies in real-word settings. The Smart Community Testbed will also serve as a platform to develop drone technologies and smart flood controls alongside an additional 15 commercial partners.
Stafford County, VA
United States