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!

State and local governments have big needs around technology modernization to strengthen security, improve resilience and support new workforce models. But many agencies lack in-house staff resources to tackle major modernization projects, according to results from a new national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). As a result, more jurisdictions are considering as-a-service solutions to drive digital transformation. J...

A recent survey of public sector IT leaders revealed that government organizations are spending millions of dollars each year to physically destroy solid-state drives (SSDs) in the name of data security. With global electronic waste (e-waste) becoming a critical concern, it’s time to look at disposal options that fiercely protect data while lessening environmental impact. Join us as government IT decision makers and industry tech leaders...

Local government leaders increasingly see streamlined licensing and regulatory processes as key to driving economic growth. As a result, more jurisdictions are adopting digital platforms that can simplify complex licensing processes, speed up inspections and approvals, and provide a better experience to users when they conduct these interactions. On May 5, Government Technology will host a live webcast to unpack the latest trends in regulatory...

Your residents expect speed and convenience from their government, but they also demand communication that is easily accessible and frustration free. Join Government Technology for a 60-minute webinar on May 4 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern. We’ll be joined by Rob Lloyd, Deputy City Manager/Chief Information Officer of the city of San José, California to hear how cloud-forward jurisdictions are transforming how they engage with...

State agencies need to track dozens – if not hundreds – of pieces of legislation every year. Policymakers and agency leaders want to know exactly where a bill is in the legislative process, what amendments have been attached to it, how much they’ve spent working on it and much more. Too many agencies still rely on spreadsheets to track legislation. That means manual processes and repetitive, time-consuming data entry and reso...

As state and local governments evolve into more digitally enabled organizations, they must also focus on two mutually compatible priorities: strengthening cybersecurity and optimizing internal workflows. These two goals – security and efficiency – help lay the foundation for governments to transform the way they serve constituents. Moving to cloud can accomplish both, but what’s the right cloud for the job? Cloud infrastructu...

Today’s transportation projects face new and growing expectations. As state and local transportation agencies plan for huge investments in infrastructure modernization due to billions of new dollars in funding from the IIJA, they must ensure they can harness their data to make better decisions and increase transparency with stakeholders. Join Government Technology on May 3 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET for 30 minutes as we explore the role of data...

Recruitment and retention of the state and local government workforce is more difficult than it has been in decades as leaders contend with fierce competition from the private sector, accelerating rates of retirement and a lack of job applicants. Because of this, many agencies are understaffed or lack the talent they need. According to a 2021 State and Local Government Workforce report, nearly six in 10 survey jurisdictions said the number of...

The Los Angeles IT Leadership Forum is the premier event for senior level technology leaders and upcoming leaders. The purpose of this invitation-only event is to foster discussion and dialogue on what it means to be a successful IT executive in the public sector and to provide tools and strategies to assist current and emerging leaders. This event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for government and industry to collaborate and address the most i...