Use Data Visualization to Show, Not Tell

There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. But that’s not accessible to people. That’s where data visualization comes in. Increasingly, users expect data to be something they can see, not just read.

Data Science for Everyone: 3 Things to Know

In the current data-driven landscape, business leaders across government need to be involved in using data. They need at least a working knowledge of the tools of data science and the ways data scientists generate their insights.

Solve Problems With Open Data

Can you imagine trying to solve different challenges in the same way constantly? You can use the same method only so many times before it stops working in the face of a new challenge or unpredictable circumstance. That’s why agencies can’t afford to problem-solve like a broken record. Public servants need fresh perspectives and creativeRead… Read more »

3 Data Storage Technologies: A Comparison

A closer examination of data warehouses, data lakes and enterprise data platforms is helpful in determining which one is right for your organization.

Analytics Beyond Numbers: How AI Opens Up Other Types of Data

Imagine you have a massive cache of digital family photos, and you’re looking for images of your child’s kindergarten graduation.

What Story Is Your Data Telling?

It wasn’t just a lack of automation that once held the agency back. It was the way it thought about and used data.

When Moving Services to the Cloud, Think Data First

If your data’s a mess when you move it to the cloud, all you get is a cloud-based mess.

The 1 Security Question Agencies Must Answer

Zero trust at its best is invisible, meaning it doesn’t create barriers for work but rather enhances the user experience through intentional security practices.

3 Cybersecurity Trends and How Your Agency Should Respond

For 25 years, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has labeled cybersecurity a high risk. But a lot has changed since it made the list in 1997.

3 Ways to Build Capacity for Decision-Making

Agencies increasingly are tapping into the power of data and analytics to support better citizen service. How best to seize the moment?