With an increasingly mobile American population, most U.S. federal government agencies have launched mobile-optimized “responsive” versions of their official websites for citizens. A smaller number of agencies have taken the extra step to develop specialized apps for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, and most of those apps are aimed to consumers / citizens.
Want to know the weather? There’s an app for that. Want to know how long the TSA security line is at the airport? There’s an app for that, too! Blog Co-Author: Susan Wedge, IBM vice president for mobile In 2012, President Obama’s digital government plan ordered federal agencies to create at least two mobile apps. Read… Read more »
The best approach to (re-)designing your organization’s site is to strategize, understand possible approaches, and invest in solid design and development.
The public shift to mobile has been swift and astounding. To make mobile work for government — and consumers who expect 24/7 access — agencies should consider three things before undertaking mobile projects.
This is the last part of a three-part series exploring mobile enterprise and application platforms with Red Hat, a leader in the open source industry. Read the other two blog posts here and here. Power outages: they’re a reality far too often for cities and towns often by large storms. We’ve all been there –Read… Read more »
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This simple exchange illustrates why it’s so critical to be thinking about where mobile application development fits into your organization.
This is the first part of a three-part series exploring mobile enterprise and application platforms with Red Hat, a leader in the open source industry. Stay tuned in the next month for more! We may not realize them as such, but our mobile devices have become extremely personal. Think about it: your device knows everythingRead… Read more »
This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, Top Challenges & Solutions From State and Local Governments, which examines 16 case study examples transforming the way government safeguards information and technology. Teens and young adults are often accused of being addicted to their phones, but they are not alone: 90 percent of Americans own aRead… Read more »
People increasingly rely on mobile devices to access information. Field staff within organizations have the same expectation. They require fast, reliable location-based apps to get their jobs done. Attend the next GovLoop & Esri Meet Up to explore easy-to-configure mobile apps that you can quickly put into the hands of mobile workers (or the public).Read… Read more »