Government agencies cannot afford to ignore digital transformation and e-Government initiatives anymore. Digital services like telehealth, distance learning, unemployment systems and transportation management require the highest levels of quality to ensure citizen well-being. Agencies were already under pressure to match private companies in offering highly available, high-performing digital services. Now, the coronavirus pandemic has accelera...

State and local governments have become prime targets for cyberattacks. As more organizations have shifted to remote work in recent months, phishing attacks have increased 85 percent and cyber breaches overall have increased 600 percent. It’s now more important than ever for states and localities to secure all their endpoints. Governments have traditionally focused on PCs, laptops and mobile devices connected to their networks. But print...

The ability to quickly recover important data is mission-critical for state and local governments. Risks for data-related disruption have multiplied – driven by the massive public-sector shift to remote work, an uptick in sophisticated and targeted ransomware attacks and greater reliance on data to fulfill important government functions. All of this means agencies must implement effective strategies and tools for information governance a...

To deliver the services and experiences your constituents expect, you need expert technology partnerships that provide agile and flexible network solutions. The CARES Act provides $150 billion in federal funding for state, local and tribal governments. Because there’s latitude in how these funds can be utilized, you have an opportunity to address some of your biggest challenges and set your jurisdiction up for a brighter future. Join us...

State and local governments across the country have been forced to upend business operations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. And for many of them, agencies looked to cloud-based technologies to allow their employees to work remotely while sheltering safely at home. But as the nation moves beyond the crisis to the long, hard work of reopening and rebuilding the economy, governments will have to reexamine their longer-term technology strat...

Citizens are looking for greater digital interaction and increased access to services than what is currently provided by state and local governments, especially during time of crisis. The Center for Digital Government recently conducted a survey of government technology leaders to better understand their priorities, concerns and constraints related to online services post COVID-19. Join us July 16 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET to hear the results of...

Modern cloud-based technology for finance and human resources can improve efficiency, strengthen business continuity and provide important new capabilities. That’s why a growing number of state and local agencies are using these solutions to replace aging legacy systems. Join us July 16 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern to hear about Clark County, Washington’s journey to the cloud. Finance Director Mark Gassaway will describe how t...

Smart city initiatives aren’t just for major metro areas. Communities of all sizes can benefit from technology that enables them to collect more data and glean new insights from that information. This webinar will demystify smart city concepts by explaining what smart cities are — and what they aren’t. It’ll also explore how smart city planning and deployment may evolve to meet the needs of a post-pandemic world. Join u...

There’s no question Public Sector IT security teams can be under near constant threat from cybercriminals launching endless ransomware and malware attacks. But oftentimes, these teams are so inundated with data from siloed point products, it’s difficult to reduce the noise and identify which issues need immediate attention. By integrating endpoint, network and cloud data, security teams can more accurately detect and prevent attack...

The COVID-19 pandemic has required us all to lean on technology more than ever before – and government is no exception. Agencies that have adopted IP and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies have been better prepared to adapt to today’s rapidly changing environment. But many have still not taken this digital transformation journey due to the costs and complexity involved. Join Government Technology and NVT Phybridge on July 14 at...