In California, Gov. Newsom’s administration wants three-quarters of state workers to telework in offices where it’s possible, either full time or part time. This permanent shift to a hybrid work environment for thousands of California public sector employees will have a profound impact on how they connect with each other and constituents, and will require new tools to ensure an engaged, productive workforce.Join Government Technolo...

The fall 2021 return to school will be unlike any other K-12 institutions have experienced. 2020 taught us all that different learning models can work, and in some cases are preferable to traditional on-site instruction. How will the tech stack in schools reflect these learning models? At the same time, K-12 institutions have new funding streams at their disposal, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Schools have avenues to ex...

The recently released 2021 Data Protection Report states 96 percent of organizations will accelerate cloud usage. During the pandemic, cloud became a key enabler for agencies to adopt digital services and support remote workforces. But this transition to virtual opened up governments and their data to more risk and vulnerability. The report found 58 percent of organizations are in a position where their data can’t be recovered. On July 2...

College campuses are like small cities. And just as in a city, you need access to the best, most up-to-date information and breaking news to protect your residents – your students, faculty and staff – in an emergency. Whether it’s a pandemic, an extreme weather event, a natural disaster or an on-campus public safety emergency, higher education institutions need relevant, actionable information to keep the campus safe in times...

The fall 2021 return to school will be unlike any other K-12 institutions have experienced. The 2020 school year taught us all that different learning models can work, and in some cases are preferable to traditional on-site instruction. How will the tech stack in schools reflect these learning models? At the same time, K-12 institutions have new funding streams at their disposal, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Schools ha...

The importance of end user training and awareness cannot be overemphasized when it comes to reducing cybersecurity risk in state and local government. Many times, agencies implement sophisticated technologies only to have cybercriminals target an unsuspecting employee and gain access to systems and data. As agencies will likely continue with remote and hybrid work for the long term, it’s critical they heighten awareness among employees a...

While the acceleration to digital has been needed and welcomed in government during the pandemic, it has made security more difficult. Distributed workforces, hybrid infrastructures and more virtual services have led to an increase in cyberattacks on agency data and networks. Now more than ever, state and local governments need a quick way to implement a security strategy that is pervasive and immediately effective. On July 16 at 10am PT/1pm E...

In a more virtual world, governments have come to realize how critical the network is to efficient operations. In fact, 94 percent of state and local agencies recently surveyed by the Center for Digital Government said they plan to do some form of network modernization in the next two years. Now is the time to ensure network modernization efforts are impactful and scalable. Join Government Technology and Ciena on July 15th for a timely discuss...

Constituents want to engage with state and local government agencies online. They want to get information quickly, conduct transactions and self-serve whenever possible. And governments are stepping up to the plate, offering increasingly robust digital services and better communication through online channels. Unfortunately, the experience isn’t equally accessible for everyone. While Section 508 and other codified guidelines require webs...

For the first time ever, the Digital Counties Survey Awards came to you in a virtual experience in 2020. Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, we will be virtual again in 2021! Join us on July 15 as we recognize top digital counties across the nation for their extraordinary efforts to serve their communities through technology. There will also be an informative workshop where you can hear from the top winners!