Government Modernization Starts With Information Readiness
Without information readiness, modernization becomes a collection of disconnected technology projects. Learn what that kind of readiness involves and where it applies.
State and Local
Storage as a Service: A Better Fit for Government Volatility
Traditional procurement models don’t reflect how government actually operates. A Storage as a Service approach is a better, more resilient fit.
Whole-of-State: We’re in This Together
“We often say cybersecurity is a team sport, or it needs to be a community effort,” said Ryan Murray, Arizona CISO. Here’s how he brings that team together.
Redrawn: How Baltimore Police Department Used Data to Rethink Territory and Officer Workloads
Using geolocation data, the Baltimore Police Department has transformed how it anticipates, responds to, and prevents crime — by providing integrated, spatial, timely data.
When Silence Isn’t Golden: Why a Lack of Resident Complaints Could Be a Warning Sign
When residents stop speaking up, accessibility may be the missing link. Silence is often a sign of barriers, not satisfaction.
Making Sense of Disjointed Data: Improving Public Safety By Turning Data Into Action
In this video interview, Jason Truppi, CTO and Co-founder of ForceMetrics, explains that the issue isn’t always adding technology to collect more data.
From PDFs to Public Trust: Why Documents Are the Front Door to Government
Public documents are critical infrastructure for civic engagement. Make them easier to access for residents of all abilities.
The New Fiscal Reality for State and Local IT: Lessons From a Former State CIO
A former state CIO explains how state and local IT leaders can modernize with fiscal discipline, reduce risk, and plan predictable costs.
Oklahoma Links Modernization and Outcomes
Government agencies face many challenges, e.g., take advantage of AI and other new tech, do more despite limited resources, overcome legacy IT, close employee skill gaps and strengthen cyber defenses. Dan Cole and Tai Phan, who lead Oklahoma’s new IT strategy, discuss its key elements — and why it may be a model for other… Read more »
AI Will Not Improve Municipal Field Dispatch Unless Cities Define the Work First
Cities exploring AI for municipal field dispatch need clear work definitions, reliable data, approved operating rules, deployment planning and measurable outcomes before AI can improve urgent field-service response.