As state and local governments continue their modernization and digital transformation efforts, desktop and app virtualization are more critical than ever before. The right virtualization strategy lets agencies embrace hybrid work environments more effectively – increasing efficiency and remote collaboration as well as employee satisfaction and retention. That helps agencies improve constituent service delivery. Plus, an effective virtua...

1:1 student device programs are becoming the norm, not the exception. As K-12 schools and districts look to the future, these programs present exciting opportunities to advance student outcomes but will likely face challenges as well. And while there may be some remaining government funds that can be leveraged to support these programs, a fiscal cliff is looming that will impact how these programs are ultimately supported. Join the Center for...

Learn how the city of Toronto is transforming its digital experience and service delivery for residents and businesses. On July 20, Government Technology will host municipal and industry experts to explain how Canada’s most populous city used a SaaS-based digital government payment platform to unify payment processes and service access across city departments and programs in a single pane of glass. Asim Hussain, Toronto’s director...

As today’s finance departments are tasked with providing more effective solutions more quickly, they’re discovering modernization is a necessary and critical step to accomplishing their tasks and preparing for future demands. For too long, these departments have had to do their best with outdated and siloed technologies. But opportunities for federal funding can help boost modernization initiatives. Modernization is central to impr...

Digital and mobile channels are the new default for delivering government services and interacting with constituents. The ability to conduct digital transactions and virtual engagements — once viewed as a matter of convenience — is now a cornerstone of government resilience. And agencies everywhere are working to modernize and expand their digital initiatives. Join Government Technology and Acquia June 8 for a timely session on acc...

Despite today’s digital-first mindset, many agencies still rely on inefficient, paper-based and manual processes throughout their operations. Key areas such as permitting, licensing, benefit qualification and accounts payable are undergoing modernization in agencies across the country, turning manual processes into digital, contactless transactions and bringing countless efficiencies to constituents and those who serve them. Join Governm...

Today’s transportation projects face new and growing expectations. As state and local transportation agencies plan for huge investments in infrastructure modernization due to billions of new dollars in funding from the IIJA, they must ensure they can harness their data to make better decisions and increase transparency with stakeholders. Join Government Technology on May 18 at 11 am PT/2 pm ET for 30 minutes as we explore the role of dat...

Join us for a real-world conversation on how government finance is evolving — and how leading local government jurisdictions are responding to these changes. On May 11, Governing, Workday and Accenture will host a panel of public sector finance leaders to talk about how their organizations are meeting new demands today, how they’re preparing for the future and what role technology plays in supporting these efforts. Our distinguishe...

State and local governments have big needs around technology modernization to strengthen security, improve resilience and support new workforce models. But many agencies lack in-house staff resources to tackle major modernization projects, according to results from a new national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). As a result, more jurisdictions are considering as-a-service solutions to drive digital transformation. J...

State agencies need to track dozens – if not hundreds – of pieces of legislation every year. Policymakers and agency leaders want to know exactly where a bill is in the legislative process, what amendments have been attached to it, how much they’ve spent working on it and much more. Too many agencies still rely on spreadsheets to track legislation. That means manual processes and repetitive, time-consuming data entry and reso...