On the front lines of constituent services, cities need flexible, scalable, sustainable and interoperable technologies that enable them to innovate, solve persistent problems, and promote equity. Amazon’s City on a Cloud Challenge recognizes those governments who are going above and beyond for their cities and constituents. During this webcast, you’ll learn how cities are using their data to solve top challenges and achieve their m...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of hazards they face are ever-evolving: look no further than the current pandemic. Not to mention, local and state officials still have to contend with the possibility of simultaneously responding to severe weather events and cyberattacks. How are state and local officials taking precautions, boosting preparedness, and promoting recovery? This Town Hall wil...

After years of funding pressure on the cost of OPEB benefits, the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for state and local governments means retiree health care benefits could become a target for deep budget cuts. Reducing benefits for valued retirees is a last resort and painful for all concerned, but there is another option. Laura Rich, executive officer for Nevada Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP), will discuss how PEBP used a Me...

State and local officials across the United States have implemented shutdowns and distancing requirements in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. These directives are uniquely impacting the courts. Judges, who can no longer administer court proceedings in person, have turned to digital platforms for hearings and more. This webcast will explore how state and local governments are ruling on policies and implementing new tools to manage their ju...

State and local health departments are faced with protecting public health, delivering services and providing for the overall welfare of the community. The foundational mission of public state and local health professionals is to protect the public by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Given the recent events in public health there is a surge of interest in telemedicine from medical professionals. Health Departments re...

In the midst of COVID-19, community development initiatives have stalled or been put under a de facto “freeze.” However, even as state and local governments grapple with the pandemic’s impacts, organizations are beginning to look past the virus and to plan for an upcoming community development “thaw.” During this digital webcast, Dude Solutions will bring together government community development leaders across th...

The COVID-19 pandemic fast-tracked many government agencies’ move to digital service delivery. As the public sector adjusts to this new normal, leaders are looking for ways to enhance the citizen experience and ensure the public continues to receive much-needed digital services, especially during the next crisis. On May 28 at 11am PT/2pm ET, Government Technology and New Relic are joining together for an informative webcast to discuss ho...

State and local governments across the country are making strides in the push to digitize government records and integrate collaboration tools into daily communications and processes. As these platforms become more widespread, government offices must prioritize identifying, acquiring and budgeting for the technologies needed to enable records management and archival across all public-sector communication channels, thus allowing accurate and ef...

As the nation’s digital infrastructure expands, so does the massive amount of data that government accumulates. In this unprecedented teleworking moment, access to and security for key information is more important than ever. Data can provide powerful insights, and even solutions, for challenges that agencies face. However, many struggle with how to properly harness and store data in a way that is truly efficient and doesn’t disrup...