The movement of goods and people keeps the economy flowing. Despite this, transportation services haven't always evolved as fast as other city and state departments. By enabling smart transportation systems that use data, applications and technology, your city's transit systems can become faster, safer and stronger. It also creates an environment rich with insights and capabilities that drive innovation. Join transportation and technology lead...

Despite the scope and scale of need for additional resources, many government agencies have struggled to administrate and spend American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds effectively. The Sonoma County Department of Human Services has addressed this issue by taking an innovative approach to ARPA funding – The department has developed a sophisticated blueprint for ARPA spending that addresses governance and accountability and establishes perfo...

Traditionally, by the time a family becomes known to a child welfare agency, they are already in crisis. The Family First Prevention Services Act, was a good start in allowing funding for prevention services to be provided to a family in need, but it is not enough. Preventing crisis requires cross programmatic service delivery models that include a vast array of programs, providers and other community partners in health and human services. It...

Emergency communications centers are being overwhelmed by data. Managing all of this data internally is a challenging proposition alone, but even more difficult than that is being able to share specific pieces of mission-critical information in a timely manner in the right format to the right person. The answer to this common problem is new data interoperability software powered by the cloud. A cloud-based approach can address the particular c...

Find out how Project THOR — a collaboration between the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) and multiple Colorado counties — is bringing accessible, affordable and reliable broadband internet to rural communities in the state. The project connects more than 400 miles of existing public and commercial fiber to bring service to underserved areas. On Aug. 9, Government Technology will host a live webcast where officials...

Law enforcement agencies are inundated by data. Whether it’s from internal sources (body worn cameras, dash cams, CCTV systems, digital documents) or external (broadcast media, websites, social media and more), today’s public safety agencies have more information than ever before to help them maintain safe and livable communities. But managing and analyzing all that data – extracting, classifying and indexing key facts from a...

Signed into law in March 2022, the Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act (SACA) legally requires operators of critical infrastructure such as water systems or electrical grids, to alert Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within 72 hours of any data breach. Organizations that make a ransomware payment have 24 hours to report those details. As local and state agencies of all sizes continue to be target...

When instant information is needed to manage a community’s safety and plan for the future, aerial images provide a key point of view. These maps and geospatial data are especially critical during the initial response to natural disasters and other public safety events. And in the wake of a tragedy, aerial information is key to assess the damage and help plan for rebuilding. Even in non-emergency situations, a view from above can also hel...

The Administration’s Executive Order on tackling the climate crisis has placed concern for the environment front and center in government policy, programs and missions. The government-wide approach to climate change has had a widespread impact as agencies marshal resources to make our Nation resilient in the face of this threat. Together, agencies are fulfilling their missions with climate change in mind as they reduce pollution; increas...

With a renewed federal investment in infrastructure, many agencies are looking to understand how they can leverage technology to assist in the maintenance and upkeep of everything from roads and bridges to railways and their corresponding assets. This session will discuss how Quantiphi has used advanced Computer Vision technology to create efficiencies and better outcomes for preventative maintenance, as well as the forward-looking potential f...