State and local governments can address many of their greatest challenges with better understanding and use of their data. From measuring the effectiveness of a program and improving it to scaling program delivery and integrating partners, data can allow governments to accelerate change through superior coordination of services and activities. But access to quality data requires some level of digital transformation. Outdated solutions and spr...

State and local governments have access to a wealth of data, yet many agencies are still starved for valuable insights. Gaining insights from data can be a lengthy process – it requires a thorough understanding of and speedy access to data, the ability to analyze data and a method to present findings for further consumption. This process has been coined as ‘time to insight.’ As more agencies seek to leverage data, many are a...

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...

Emerging technologies and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors are ushering in a new era for transportation – and increasing concerns about cybersecurity and data privacy. As our transit networks become increasingly data-rich environments – with hundreds of thousands (or millions) of connected sensors and endpoints – it becomes crucial to secure data at the point of production. And protecting personally identifiable information...

State and local governments are expected to deliver projects that adhere to regulatory compliances, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion requirements and other standards. New funding opportunities, such as those made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act also require governments to meet different equity markers. Agencies need to streamline the tracking and reporting of performance metrics to take full advantage of future financing...

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...

Public infrastructure connects communities and supply chains, creating networks that support the daily business of governments and constituents. The bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law last year allocates billions of dollars for infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on making infrastructure more resilient and more equitable. State and local governments can use modern tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure...

To keep pace with today’s dynamic and increasingly sophisticated cyber threat environment, State and Local governments must take decisive steps to modernize their approach to cybersecurity, adopting security best practices. The federal government has launched a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial governments across the country. On November 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern., joi...

More state and local governments are prioritizing equity in infrastructure projects to deliver infrastructure that meets the needs of constituents and positively contributes to communities. This shift has created a need for a system that helps organizations develop and adequately measure clear equity goals. Inequity is a systemic issue that requires a systemic response. Cementing the principles of equity into the fabric of infrastructure proj...

Government agencies are hindered by more than just a lack of resources: Legacy systems and agency silos impede information sharing and coordinating services between departments. When an individual needs government service, going to one program or service office usually doesn't address all their needs. Leaders in Sonoma County, California, recognized they needed a better way to address the needs of their most vulnerable individuals and familie...