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...

The State of Michigan offers a free mobile app, called Michigan Secure, to help protect its residents’ mobile devices and digital lives. Michigan Secure, which was built by Zimperium, is a free mobile app that alerts users if their mobile device or tablet encounters threats, such as a potentially risky Wi-Fi network or a phishing text, and offers recommendations on how to address the risk. Michigan Secure, the first-ever mobile security...

State and local government organizations continue to seek ways to streamline workflows and further improve process efficiency. One important way to achieve this is by establishing a shared services model whereby specific technology is leveraged across multiple departments and agencies. In records management, this enterprise-wide approach starts with document management and electronic signatures. On June 1 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern, joi...

It’s a real challenge for schools and districts to integrate multiple legacy software systems, and the market is full of clunky software that’s difficult for teachers and administrators to learn, use, and update. When systems don’t work together, administrators must spend time manually pulling reports and manipulating data.What if there was a better way?Join the Center for Digital Education on June 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m....

The California Public Sector CIO Academy 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 m...

Change efforts are a vital part of making government more effective and efficient. Major projects including digital transformation, IT modernization and hybrid workflow redesign are reshaping the way government serves constituents. But too often, projects come in late or over budget – or fail completely. According to a 2017 report from the Project Management Institute (PMI), 31 percent of IT projects fail to meet their goals; 43 percent...

The increased use of data and artificial intelligence tools will transform education in the coming years. You already know the importance of managing and securing your data to pave the way for AI. Now it’s time to talk about leveraging your data and actually implementing AI tools and strategies. Join Government Technology and Microsoft on May 24 for a primer on data and AI in schools. In this 30-minute session, we’ll hit on: How to...