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.
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New: June’s Online Training Events
Staying up to date on your professional skill sets is really about making your day-to-day work easier. As technology and expectations change, learning new skills — like AI or data tools — can help you get things done faster and with less stress. Take a look at the available webinars we have on tap forRead… Read more »
Failing to Use Modern Technology Makes Data Access Harder
Legacy technology wasn’t designed for the volume and variety of data that agencies handle today, and AI exacerbates the problem. Certain tactics, however, will help agencies leave their outdated tech behind — so employees can access data when and how they should.
Staying Productive in the Digital Age
From email to virtual meetings to Teams messaging, digital tools are essential to how government teams communicate and get work done. But when they’re not used well, they can create confusion, wasted time, and unnecessary stress. During the latest Supervisor Community of Practice, we discussed easy‑to‑apply tips with Shawn Selleck, Principal, Civinno, LLC, to helpRead… Read more »
How Your CX Can Better Support Underserved Communities
Many government communication and service delivery plans assume that constituents have easy access to online resources and can comfortably work with digital tools. But that’s not always the case. Challenges range from access barriers (bandwidth, devices) and comprehension barriers (language, ease of use) to trust and safety. During our CX Community of Practice Session onRead… Read more »
How AI Can Transform Federal Financial Agencies
Financial agencies are overwhelmed with information — stacks of paper that must be kept by law and massive amounts of digital data needed for daily mission work. With millions of documents to sort through, many teams still rely on time‑consuming manual processes that slow everything down and increase costs. These outdated workflows make it difficultRead… Read more »
Understanding Your Constituents’ Digital Experience
To make meaningful improvements to your agency’s digital experience, you need a clear understanding of your customers’ needs and pain points. During our most recent CX Community of Practice, we met with Louise Schenk, Customer Experience Manager, State of Utah, to discuss ways you can uncover and meet your constituents’ real needs and modernize to transform yourRead… Read more »
DevSecOps: Why Do You Need It?
DevSecOps integrates security throughout the development lifecycle. Incorporating this will help secure your environments against threat actors.
A 21st-Century Education in Ohio Prisons
Education can make a big difference for people leaving prison. Here’s how one state uses technology to enhance options for incarcerated students.
What’s Next for CX?
When citizens have positive, efficient interactions with government services, it fosters transparency and confidence in public institutions. By prioritizing customer experience (CX), agencies can reduce frustration, improve accessibility, and ensure that services meet the needs of diverse communities. During this month’s CX Community of Practice, we invited Marisa Mellema, Senior Manager, Digital Experience Team, KingRead… Read more »