Data is everywhere and it is being pressed into service in ways that none of us could have imagined just a few years ago. But all too often the data governments collect is locked up in system- or program-specific silos. This makes it tough for jurisdictions to leverage data for new and valuable purposes, like supporting enterprise decision-making, measuring outcomes and performance, and carrying out higher-level analysis. Join Government Tech...

Migration to the cloud has helped state and local governments improve agility and speed, but it has also presented new challenges. New skills, processes, and resources are needed to manage and maintain cloud services. The increased demand on IT teams paired with the talent shortage has left many agencies struggling to find enough people with the necessary skills to modernize older systems. Managed cloud services can help agencies accelerate t...

In today’s ever-evolving world of cyber threats, your organization’s cybersecurity strategy is only as good as your next attack. A modern security approach has to be centered on agility, adaptability and sustainability. Thank you for joining us for the final virtual conversation in our ongoing series on Managing Cyber Risks, as we discuss how to build and adapt a risk management strategy that’s able to withstand future shifts...

State and local government leaders encounter new buzzwords and tech jargon every day. In The Lightning Round, a new webinar series from Government Technology, we’re explaining these emerging concepts and demystifying gov tech one buzzword at a time. In this episode, we’re looking at SASE security, which stands for "secure access service edge." What does it mean for state and local governments? How should agency leaders implement a...

When bad actors are looking to commit cybercrimes, they follow the path of least resistance. Unfortunately, that path often leads them to local governments. Cities, counties and municipalities have seen a surge in ransomware attacks, but strengthening their cybersecurity systems can be a challenges with limited budgets and IT security resources. A shared cybersecurity model helps under-resourced localities leverage their collective knowledge,...

To keep up with the growing demand for seamless digital services, state and local governments have turned to modern tools like cloud technology and artificial intelligence. With so many options available for modernization, how can agencies know which tools can best address their challenges? Journey analytics is a process that leverages data to map the constituent journey and pinpoint friction that hinders positive experiences. Utilizing data...

When governments and their constituents develop their community’s sustainability goals, they focus on green solutions to conserve energy and curb carbon emissions. Digital modernization efforts provide paths for agencies to achieve those same sustainability outcomes while also improving efficiency, service delivery and providing the platform to ensure the community continues on its evolution to sustainment. It’s true: The same too...

Successful state and local government organizations understand the best road to IT modernization starts with cloud adoption. They’ve reinvented themselves as digital enterprises built on modern applications and multiple clouds. But as the pace picks up, skills gaps within the cloud workforce are increasing. This issue is top of mind for government IT leaders. That’s why both Cloud Services and Workforce Management have been on NAS...

The demand for integrated, easy-to-access government services has never been higher. While state and local governments have strived to meet this growing demand, agency silos continue to make the goal of a common and intuitive digital government experience difficult to achieve. State and local CIOs can help their organizations overcome service delivery limitations through cloud-based enterprise platforms. An enterprise approach standardizes th...

Moving to the cloud is a vital part of becoming an agile, modern, digital organization. But cloud doesn’t just improve efficiencies and enable smarter hybrid work environments – it’s also a key part of improving data security. With the rise of ransomware and other cyber threats, state and local government agencies are working hard to strengthen their security and data protection strategies. Cloud platforms offer a higher lev...