Every public sector procurement department has an important mission: spending taxpayer dollars wisely to help government deliver services as efficiently as possible. But in most jurisdictions, the procurement process is mired in inefficiencies, driving up costs and reducing government’s ability to meet its core mission. A smarter approach to procurement helps connect the dots of your people, processes and technology, revealing and fixin...

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks have emerged in the private sector as a way to incorporate social good into the other work an organization is engaged in. It’s a lens that can enhance and inform the way a company thinks about risks, opportunities and outcomes. But when people think about improving their communities and addressing the major issues that impact daily life, they look to governments – not corporatio...

Recent federal stimulus programs sent billions of dollars to higher education. This session will break down significant higher education funding streams in the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This conversation will explore how these funds may be used to improve student outcomes, modernize legacy technologies, launch new serv...

The technological landscape is always evolving to better fill the needs of consumers, especially when it comes to paying for education. Today’s advancements create an environment where cash or check are no longer the preferred methods. Instead, consumers would rather pay with contactless technology or by digital payments.For higher education institutions, being able to offer a variety of payment options is critical to seamless business...

NASCIO provides state CIOs and state members with products and services designed to support the challenging role of the state CIO, stimulate the exchange of information and promote the adoption of IT best practices and innovations. From national conferences, peer networking, research and publications, briefings and government affairs, NASCIO is the premier network and resource for state CIOs. Each program year, NASCIO develops and supports iss...

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet...

Let’s face it, your residents expect online options to pay for nearly any type of service or fee today. But meeting this demand often isn’t easy in government. Fragmented systems operated by multiple departments, unique regulations and compliance requirements, clunky reconciliation processes — they all make it harder to provide the seamless convenience people want. Find out how jurisdictions are solving this challenge by adop...

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...

From almost day one, edtech company Instructure has leveraged the cloud from Amazon Web Services (AWS) on its way to becoming the biggest learning management system (LMS) provider in the country. After successfully scaling up its main platform Canvas, Instructure faced the new hurdle of integrating various acquisitions and growing into different business lines. Collaborating with AWS, the company overcame these challenges and established a bur...

How would you rate the infrastructure in your community? If you’re like most of the respondents in a recent survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government, it could use some help. The good news is that help is on the way in the form of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The challenge is knowing how to navigate federal funding and make sure you’re investing it effectively in your community. During this free we...