Managing and maintaining roads, bridges, dams, water systems and more is a time-consuming, expensive and sometimes dangerous process. But it’s critical work, especially as America grapples with infrastructure that needs repair. According to the ASCE’s latest report card, 42 percent of the nation’s bridges are at least 50 years old, 43 percent of our public roadways are in poor or mediocre condition, and a water main breaks so...

Public-private partnerships (P3s) have long been a valuable way for state and local governments to reduce risk, speed implementation and leverage private-sector expertise for public-sector projects and services. Particularly for communications and connectivity, these partnerships have played a crucial role in equipping governments with much-needed technology. As governments look to maximize their investments from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA...

Data is at the center of everything government does. And advances in technology have enabled public sector organizations to gather more information than ever before. But translating all that data into decisions still presents a challenge to many state and local agencies. To help governments better understand the current data landscape – the promises, the challenges and the strategies to help you get all the data you need to everyone who...

As the world looks to the post-pandemic future, America’s states and cities are poised for a generational transformation. The way people live and how they move throughout a city, the way law enforcement protects residents, the way states prepare for and respond to natural disasters – all these and much more will be impacted by today’s cutting-edge tech. But understanding these emerging technologies – how they work, how...

Providing a great self-service experience is paramount for today’s government contact centers. Giving your constituents an easy and quick way to answer questions or solve problems on their own improves customer experience, decreases cost and reduces internal workloads. It’s perhaps the single most powerful improvement contact centers can make to meet today’s demands and prepare for the future. Join Government Technology Marc...

Government processes are based on forms – creating them, filling them out, signing them, approving them and moving them through the appropriate chain of command.But despite agencies’ desire to move away from paper-based processes, too many state and local organizations still rely on pushing pieces of paper around different offices. Some agencies have shifted to PDFs and electronic signatures, especially to accommodate today...

Agencies face unique challenges to creating a sense of community and sustaining employee engagement as they focus on achieving their mission and serving their constituents. Hybrid work environments provide great employee flexibility, but they make it harder for teams to stay connected. Job stress and burnout have led to a wave of retirements and resignations – putting even more pressure on remaining employees who have to pick up the sla...

5G is bringing revolutionary capabilities to wireless networks, but is it secure? As agencies put this new technology to work — for primary and secondary connections at office sites, connecting temporary facilities, supporting smart city initiatives, and more — will they also create new attack vectors and vulnerabilities? Join Government Technology March 10 for an in-depth look at what you really need to know about 5G and emerging...

Cybersecurity has long been a top priority for state and local governments, but new funding is finally giving them the opportunity to put plans into action. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act earmarks nearly $2 billion for cybersecurity, $1 billion of which will be granted to state and local governments over the course of four years. This money can be a boon for agencies as they undergo rapid digital transformation. Many of these agen...

*Open to Private Sector only. The Center for Digital Government’s IT market analysts and key government leaders share insights into the state and local space and pinpoint opportunities, trends and issues to help you fine-tune your business strategies and validate your sales and marketing activities. 2022 will be the year of making government better through technology and you can get all of the market intel you need in a fun virtual exper...