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...

States are leveraging their purchasing power and implementing advanced alternative payment models to improve healthcare value. For example, the state of Texas offers an opt-in procurement collaborative across all school districts, Colorado created a private-public employer purchasing collaborative and its Medicaid agency is implementing mandatory payment models, and the state of Washington has a single Health Care Authority that oversees the s...

From townships to major metropolitan areas, local and state governments are prioritizing protecting data in the cloud.Working in the cloud enables agencies of any size to accomplish large tasks needed to better serve the public. But doing so requires a specialized approach to securing critical information. Meeting compliance requirements is also top-of-mind, especially in an ever-changing environment.With the right partnerships, checking the r...

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 demand for collaborative and agile technology has exponentially increased in the past years. Keeping your agency's software updated is imperative for team success. As state and local agencies move to modernize their IT solutions, driving innovation will promote new best practices. Join your government colleagues at eRepublic's Digital Government Summit in Linthicum Heights, Maryland on June 2nd to hear local industry experts discuss: Scali...

Critical government services — water, power, transportation and more — are major targets for disruptive cyberattacks. Guarding against these increasingly sophisticated threats is difficult for any agency — but it’s especially tough for smaller municipal utilities and special districts with limited budgets and staff. Is there a path toward stronger cybersecurity that’s both effective and cost-effective? Join Govern...

When instant information is needed to manage a community’s safety and plan for the future, aerial images provide a key point of view. These maps and geospatial data are especially critical during the initial response to natural disasters and other public safety events. And in the wake of a tragedy, aerial information is key to assess the damage and help plan for rebuilding. Even in non-emergency situations, a view from above can also hel...

As the world continues to evolve, so does the complexity and scale of the issues that teams face. Technology has become a foundation for state and local government agencies to build missions, expand visions and solve complex problems. Join Red Hat and Carahsoft in person at the Texas Digital Government Summit to learn how your peers are using enterprise open source technology to: Save time and resources for strategic initiatives with automatio...