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According to a new e-government poll by the Monmouth University Polling Institute and the Monmouth University Graduate Project, Middletown’s site, www.middletownnj.org, ranked No. 1 among municipal websites for having the best combination of content availability and ease of use. The township also earned top marks in the individual categories of ease of use, citizen interaction and content.

The study evaluated 540 municipal websites as part of the New Jersey E-Government Study.

A report found that the state ranked in the top half of states when it came to interest in the technology. California, Massachusetts and New York ranked the highest overall. Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably today’s hottest topic of conversation.

Pennsylvania on the whole seems to have a vested interest in the technology, as the state ranked among the top in the country that are the most intrigued about it.

A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe.

The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure and Connectivity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives, and Tech Job Market.

Philadelphia ranked in the top 10 of the smartest cities in the nation, for its smart tech and sustainability efforts.

A new study ranking the smartest cities in the United States has Philadelphia ranked at number 10, according to Andreea Neculae for CoworkingCafe.

The rankings were heavily determined by how each city is doing in terms of technology-driven urban development. It uses 13 key metrics, which are then categorized in three weighted groups: Smart Infrastructure and Connectivity, Sustainability and Green Initiatives, and Tech Job Market.

The US is lagging behind with its less proactive government but decentralised innovation has its upside.

North America may be the world’s most mature infrastructure market. But at the bleeding edge of the asset class – where utilities, transport and communications meet digitalisation – Europe and Asia are perceived to be leading.

No North American metropolis appears in the top 20 of the 2024 Smart City Index, compiled by IMD Business School in Lausanne with the help of the Seoul-based World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization. Criteria include economic and technological ratings as well as quality of life and environmental scores.

CIT’s 2012 Health Information Technology Assessment survey finds improving broadband speeds across the commonwealth and an increase percentage of physicians are adopting electronic health records.

The survey was completed in partnership with Broad Axe Technology Partners and in conjunction with the state secretaries of Health and Human Resources and Technology.

The Capital City beat out Seattle and L.A. on the list.

Artificial Intelligence may be taking over the world — seriously y'all, cut it out — but that doesn't mean there aren't cities trying to use technology to better our lives. A new study has ranked the Top 10 "smart cities" in the U.S. by where they stand for tech and sustainability and Texas stood tall on the list.

Coworking Cafe describes smart cities as places that "employ data analytics, innovative infrastructure and eco-friendly initiatives to create connected and efficient urban environments." The list focuses on making a futuristic vision a "tangible reality" with "urban centers worldwide integrating technology and sustainability to enhance the quality of life for their residents."

From smart devices to electric vehicles, the success of technological advancements rely on municipal grids and infrastructure. Some cities are better equipped for the future than others.

A new analysis from the tech company ProptechOS ranks the top 10 American cities best positioned for a “smart city future.”

“Utah.Gov is repeatedly recognized as the leading state e-government solution in the nation, including its unprecedented haul of 16 awards in 2011,” said Herbert. “Utah.Gov is known not only for its aesthetics, but for its functionality, providing Utahns easy access to nearly 1,000 state services. I appreciate the efforts of DTS and Utah Interactive in making state government more efficient and more responsive to citizen needs, and I congratulate them for their well-deserved recognition.”

“We are grateful to receive this recognition again, and my administration will continue to make progress in our efforts to make state government accessible online to Arkansas citizens,” said Governor Mike Beebe.

The ACSI report found a slight improvement in citizen satisfaction with federal Web sites, particularly when they allow for e-commerce. The greatest improvement was in the e-commerce and transactions category, which increased to 73.7 out of 100.

Alabama Chief Information Officer Jim Burns accepted the award on behalf of the state at a ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Tuesday.

“We’ve used the Internet to make government more transparent and accessible to the citizens it serves,” said Gov. Bob Riley. “Alabama continues to be a recognized leader in digital government.”

Alabama's official Web portal is attracting national attention. The state of Alabama's Web site, www.alabama.gov, has been ranked among the top ten state portals by the Center for Digital Government.

“As more state services become available through Arkansas.gov, it’s important for our State’s official Web site to adapt and remain easily accessible for Arkansans,” said Governor Mike Beebe. “We are grateful to receive this recognition again, and we will continue working to improve the information and services the State provides online.”

The Center for Digital Government this month named Aurora the most technology advanced city in the United States in 2007.

Aurora beat out cities with populations of 250,000 or more including Miami, Washington D.C., San Diego and Phoenix.

“We are very honored that our state government has received a top ranking in the 2008 Best of the Web competition,” said Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. “This recognition underscores the exceptional progress that our governmental entities are making in providing innovative, economical solutions to better serve Colorado businesses and citizens.”

The quarterly report measures government sites with the methodology of the University of Michigan’s American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). The ACSI has been used for more than 15 years to rate both online and offline federal government departments and agencies as well as private sector companies. Each is rated on a 100-point scale, allowing for comparisons among websites, departments, agencies, and industries.

Brown University’s annual review of more than 1,500 state and federal Web sites says Delaware is No. 1 when it comes to making information and services easily accessible online.

“Clearly this recognizes our outstanding progress in bringing e-government services to the people of Delaware,” said Gov. Ruth Ann Minner in a press release. “Brown University’s researchers cited our efficient design, variety of services and the fact that our Web sites are easy to use and that is a credit to the staff at our Government Information Center and Department of Technology and Information.”