Kansas City CIO Speaks About Modernizing a Major American City
Read on to learn more about the nuances of Bennett’s job as CIO and how Kansas City is steadily becoming a city of the future.
Citizen Engagement
Here Are the Winners of the 2017 AWS Cloud Challenge
Wondering if your government or school district has what it takes to be considered for this year’s City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge? Take a look at a few of the stories from 2017 winners to get a better idea of what AWS is looking for.
How Millennials Can Make a Difference in Local Government
How can millennials make a difference in their local governments? In an interview with GovLoop, the cofounders of A Functional Democracy discussed how millennials can engage with their governments in a creative manner.
Federal Govies: 3 Reasons to Attend the Granicus National Summit in D.C.
It’s that time again: The annual Granicus National Summit is taking place right here in Washington, D.C. on April 3. And this year, we have 28 government and industry speakers lined up to present on new trends in digital engagement and modernization in the public sector.
Los Angeles Is Becoming a City of the Future. Here’s How
Jeanne Holm, Deputy Chief Information Officer of the City of Los Angeles, explained some of these advancements to kick off GovLoop’s virtual summit.
Community Outreach VS. Predictive Policing for Safer Communities
Predictive policing is being used by many municipal and federal law enforcement agencies both domestically and internationally to decrease crime. But community outreach with data-driven strategies can be more effective.
Human Centered-Design Framework: The Future of Service Delivery
The concept of placing the citizen at the center is known as the human-centered design (HCD). HCD is a design and management framework that develops solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process.
AWS Cloud Innovation Challenge: What You Need to Know
As part of the City on a Cloud Innovation Challenge, AWS awards local and regional governments, private and public schools and districts for their work in several categories.
Can AI and Chatbots Really Revolutionize the Citizen Experience?
With the increase in technological innovation, agencies are looking for new ways to increase citizen engagement and satisfaction. Investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots may be a way to transform the way organizations interact with citizens.
The 411 on Accessibility: Why it Matters
As federal employees, it’s our civic duty to foster a culture of inclusiveness and educate those around us on the importance of accessibility.