How Cloud Takes Citizen Engagement to the Next Level
Governments that fail to embrace the evolution of apps, devices and digital tools will quickly fall behind both the private sector and their peers.
Fighting the Opioid Crisis with the Cloud, Open Data, and Related Technologies
In June 2018 at the AWS Public Sector Summit, AWS convened the first technology-focused Opioid Crisis Council, where stakeholders from across public sector and industry who play key roles in addressing the opioid epidemic gathered to identify common challenges and explore disruptive solutions.
Overcoming Missed Data Opportunities With Smart Cities
Smart cities are ultimately highly integrated, outcomes-driven operations that want to make the most of their data to improve the citizen experience.
A Smart Data Management Approach to Smart Cities
Smart cities connect information and communication technologies to share data. To get there, cities must invest in smart data management.
Meet the Govie Who Saves Lives with Satellites
Tim Schmit has spent 20 years developing weather satellites that produce the data that goes into the life-saving forecasts that we take for granted.
Developing the Cyber Workforce Through Innovative Hiring and Training
Globally, projections suggest there will be a cybersecurity workforce shortage of 1.8 million by 2022.
Trust, Communication Vital to Citizen-Centric Approach
Citizen engagement is a large part of how success is defined in government, particularly on the state and local levels.
4 Steps to an Effective Communications Strategy
Communicating with citizens or stakeholders is essential for any government program to succeed. But how do you know if you are sending your audience the right message, at the right time, with the right call to action?
Hurdling Tech Barriers with State and Local Innovation
State and local government employees across the country have found themselves in the midst of a technological crisis: outdated infrastructures, higher citizen expectations and IT hiring challenges are just a few of the concerns being raised.
What Automation Means for Cybersecurity in Government
Automation tools make it easier for cybersecurity professionals to enforce security best practices and meet internal and external security mandates.