Faceless Bureaucrats? I Think Not
What makes government work, in fact, are the so-called faceless bureaucrats who solve problems and drive change. They deserve recognition.
Massachusetts Citizens Take Their Local Temperatures
Massachusetts volunteers gathered data to map urban heat islands. Here’s how government and NGOs organized the project.
Some Favorite Productivity Hacks
We asked six of our experts for their favorite productivity hack — one simple, memorable tactic for accomplishing more. Here’s what they said.
The Foundation of Open Government: Celebrating the 57th Anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act is essential to government transparency and accountability. Its next challenge is adapting to requests for new media.
How to Stop Worrying about IT and Focus on the Data
By simplifying the IT environment and reducing technical debt, an agency can focus on getting value from the data rather than managing the hardware on top of which it runs. Flash storage can help.
Commerce Bureau Gives Employees a Helping Hand
Limited IT budgets can force agencies to put up with outdated technology. The cloud offers an easier way to update.
Governments Find Strength in Numbers
Cybersecurity has become an issue that requires collaboration throughout government systems. Here are some examples of agencies doing just that.
Partnerships Can Be the Fuel for Agency Modernization
This report details how public-private partnerships can aid in agency modernization.
The Best Government Conferences for the Second Half of 2023
Trainings, summits, workshops, conventions and conferences — if you work in federal, state or local governments, you’ll discover events worth checking out.
How to Accelerate Speed to Insight
One of the best measures of productivity when it comes to data is speed to insight — that is, how quickly employees can begin turning data into meaningful analysis. Here are some tips to speed the process.