State and local agencies are increasingly utilizing the cloud for business continuity, improved remote access and cost savings. But recent survey findings indicate public entities run into a number of challenges when adopting cloud solutions, with cost predictability and lack of skills for moving to the cloud being two of the biggest hurdles. A cloud marketplace can help state and local governments with these challenges while offering several...

Removing legacy database dependencies is a common goal, but technical complexity and contractual terms can make it difficult to get there. Thankfully, cloud migration and application modernization provide unique opportunities to reach success. As Utah's Department of Transportation (UDOT) embarks on this journey, they want to share details into their success story. In Part 1 of our webinar series, we discussed why UDOT decided to move to Googl...

Student needs and expectations are evolving. They’re carrying more devices than ever. They may be learning in hybrid environments — part classroom and part remote. Maybe they’re trying to catch up after two years of pandemic-driven disruption. This conversation will explore essential technology tools to support teaching and learning in this shifting landscape. Join the Center for Digital Education on September 20 at 10 a.m. P...

State Medicaid systems are at important crossroads. The proliferation of data and new advancements in AI-powered analytics could revolutionize public health and patient care. But too many Medicaid systems still rely on legacy, on-premises systems that can’t scale or keep up with rapid change. By migrating core functions to the cloud, Medicaid agencies can implement transformative changes, modernizing whole systems to provide next-generat...

Cloud apps and cloud-native solutions have helped organizations innovate and deploy new tools faster, more nimbly and more securely. Now, many organizations are looking to go even further, by migrating many of their core functions – their mainframe systems – to the cloud. Migrating the mainframe can seem like a daunting task. These legacy systems are large and complex, and they’re critical parts of internal processes and esse...

By embracing cloud deployments, higher education institutions can add flexibility and control to their environments as data is easily backed up, shared and maintained. Utilizing today’s cloud-based solutions helps support a modern landscape that embraces working from anywhere and stresses the importance of security. As with any infrastructure enhancement, investments are necessary to see future results. Wherever your organization current...

State and local government agencies face multiple – often interrelated – challenges to strengthening resilience. Growing cybersecurity threats must be addressed. Vulnerable legacy systems require modernization. Digital services for employees and the public need to be expanded, but agencies often lack the money and the staff to take on these projects. Join Government Technology on July 26 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern to learn h...

Like many agencies, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) had to rapidly deploy mission-critical services during the pandemic to meet constituent needs. But while speed was paramount, it could not come at the expense of security. Protecting residents’ sensitive information and complying with federal and state security mandates are a top priority for the department. Join Government Technology on June 28 at 10...

Does your IT workforce have the cloud skills they need to be successful? Governments have been moving quickly to adopt cloud technologies while managing their legacy systems and infrastructure at the same time. As the technology blueprint for local governments evolves, IT organizations are also adapting to manage multiple environments simultaneously, address complex security requirements and architecture, and manage data and integration points...

From townships to major metropolitan areas, local and state governments are prioritizing protecting data in the cloud.Working in the cloud enables agencies of any size to accomplish large tasks needed to better serve the public. But doing so requires a specialized approach to securing critical information. Meeting compliance requirements is also top-of-mind, especially in an ever-changing environment.With the right partnerships, checking the r...