The network you have may not be the network you need. The key to providing secure connectivity for your school is a resilient network that is easy to provision, with the performance and scalability to meet the flexibility that today's education landscape demands. For many schools, that means embarking on a network modernization journey. Network modernization helps organizations evolve their systems to handle the flurry of devices coming into t...

Cyber-attacks have increased dramatically over the last few years. The 2023 Indiana Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit provides an opportunity for government technology professionals to learn about the latest efforts to defend, respond and recover from cyber criminals who wish to do harm. The Summit, hosted by the Indiana Office of Technology, will include cybersecurity leaders from state and local government throughout Indiana.

Many government websites have forms for online permit and license intake. While well-intentioned, the result is typically a deluge of incorrect applications and no time savings relief for staff. The City of Santa Clarita, California, led by their Chief Building Official, sought to create a guided online experience to help residents navigate the complex permitting process online. As a result, the city has decreased the turnaround time for permi...

Government organizations must be prepared for any crisis. In Florida, that means being ready for risks that every state faces, plus tropical storms and hurricanes. To ensure that disaster response teams have the tools they need before, during and after emergencies, the Florida Division of Emergency Management turned to technology. Join Verizon experts and Kevin Guthrie, the Executive Director of the state's emergency management division, for a...

The technological landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, which has left many government agencies scrambling to level up their technical aptitude. Many organizations are turning to generative AI to address this gap, particularly AI-powered chatbots. AI chatbots are helping companies enable functional self-service capabilities, provide relevant responses to frequently asked questions and save hours of personnel time. Hear how other organ...

People around the world are impacted by the unexpected every day – from pandemics to natural and human-wrought disasters, to economic crises. According to the United Nations 2022 Global Assessment Report on Climate Reduction, worldwide disasters will get worse if current trends continue. Technology can empower governments to prepare for and respond to the unexpected so that when a crisis hits, they can continue to provide critical servic...

State and local agencies are working hard to improve the experience for constituents accessing government services. They’re embracing new technologies and new workflows to reimagine the constituent experience. They’re applying a human-centered design approach to make government engagement easier, more empathetic…and even more joyful. Join Government Technology for a live 30-minute webinar on December 6, 2024, at 10 AM PT/ 1...

Open to Public Sector only. Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. Please join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!

Over the next five years, the federal government will award $5 billion in funding in the form of Safer Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to support initiatives that promote safer streets with the goal of zero roadway deaths. Smart street lighting is a common method governments use to bolster safer streets initiatives – Street lighting is an essential component of road safety, and better lighting has proven to address a broader rang...