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!

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...

As state and local government processes have grown increasingly complex over the past several years, the public sector has seen a widening efficiency gap. Organizations keep acquiring new solutions to streamline workflows, but the machinery of government just gets more and more complicated. Technologies aimed at improving operations just add new layers of complexity and frustration. It’s time to rethink the entire DNA of government opera...

The future state of accessing government benefits and services should be inclusive, frictionless and without fraud. As agencies continue efforts to reduce improper payments while enhancing overall program integrity, it is important to understand what features to seek in a high-performance program. Join Government Technology on June 7 as we sit down with Jordan Burris, former chief of staff in the White House Office of the Federal CIO, and Lind...

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...

It’s a critical time for state and local agencies in Colorado. Government organizations across the country have increasingly become the target of cyberattacks, and government organizations in Colorado are no exception. Improving incident response means a new strategy for mitigating cyber events before, during and after they happen. For organizations in Colorado, that means better planning for future attacks, and working to mitigate risk...

The State of Michigan offers a free mobile app, called Michigan Secure, to help protect its residents’ mobile devices and digital lives. Michigan Secure, which was built by Zimperium, is a free mobile app that alerts users if their mobile device or tablet encounters threats, such as a potentially risky Wi-Fi network or a phishing text, and offers recommendations on how to address the risk. Michigan Secure, the first-ever mobile security...

State and local government organizations continue to seek ways to streamline workflows and further improve process efficiency. One important way to achieve this is by establishing a shared services model whereby specific technology is leveraged across multiple departments and agencies. In records management, this enterprise-wide approach starts with document management and electronic signatures. On June 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern, joi...

It’s a real challenge for schools and districts to integrate multiple legacy software systems, and the market is full of clunky software that’s difficult for teachers and administrators to learn, use, and update. When systems don’t work together, administrators must spend time manually pulling reports and manipulating data.What if there was a better way?Join the Center for Digital Education on June 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m....

Change efforts are a vital part of making government more effective and efficient. Major projects including digital transformation, IT modernization and hybrid workflow redesign are reshaping the way government serves constituents. But too often, projects come in late or over budget – or fail completely. According to a 2017 report from the Project Management Institute (PMI), 31 percent of IT projects fail to meet their goals; 43 percent...