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...

Your residents expect speed and convenience from their government, but they also demand communication that is easily accessible and frustration free. Join Government Technology for a 60-minute webinar on May 4 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern. We’ll be joined by Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager/Chief Information Officer of the city of San José, California to hear how cloud-forward jurisdictions are transforming how they engage with...

As state and local governments evolve into more digitally enabled organizations, they must also focus on two mutually compatible priorities: strengthening cybersecurity and optimizing internal workflows. These two goals – security and efficiency – help lay the foundation for governments to transform the way they serve constituents. Moving to cloud can accomplish both, but what’s the right cloud for the job? Cloud infrastructu...

Deploying the latest in cloud technology enables state and local governments to streamline operations, embrace automation and reserve time for critical tasks. As cloud adoption has become more popular, cyber criminals have adapted, pushing agencies to strengthen their security posture with a zero trust approach. This strategy requires all users within or outside of the network to be authenticated and verified before gaining access to additiona...

You already know the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will transform communities throughout the country, improving transit and surface transportation; ports and airports; and dams, sewers, power grids and other pieces of critical infrastructure. And it will also enable significant investments in broadband, EV charging stations, and other connective technologies. But did you know it can also unlock a new era in data-d...

On March 31, Government Technology will host a live webinar designed to help state and local government agencies improve payment agility and prepare for future disruptions, wherever they come from. You’ll get fresh insights on: Using cloud-based integrated payables platforms to flexibly execute payments by check, ACH, wire transfer or virtual cards, depending on constituent needs Leveraging existing EBT systems to rapidly determine eligi...

The public sector – state and local governments, K-12 institutions and special districts – are tasked with running the most impactful operations in their communities. Yet many organizations are saddled with outdated technologies rife with data silos, complex and unreliable integrations, disparate user experiences and cumbersome reporting – and are sometimes forced into costly upgrades that ultimately hinder them from fulfilli...

As water demand increases, and the need to expand delivery systems grows, it is imperative for water authorities to plan and fully manage the capital infrastructure process. Population growth and the replacement of aging water systems can be costly, driving the need for transparency and efficiencies in the development process. Constituents want transparency into government operations of all types, but it’s even more vital when it comes t...

Higher education institutions face critical challenges at the same time they are confronting a constantly changing landscape rife with school closures, quarantines and virtual classes due to COVID-19’s impact on students and faculty. One of the most pressing issues is a workforce shortage among operational staff who keep campuses running. As one example, when Michigan State University began its fall semester, it only had about 400 people...