If a picture paints a thousand words, a map paints a million. Maps help us analyze and derive information that shapes policies, educates us about our environments and informs decisions that affect millions of citizens’ lives. In government this ability to derive information is especially critical. Imagery analysis methods like change detection help provide criticalRead… Read more »
Yelp has transformed the way you pick a restaurant for your date night. Uber has changed the way you get around town. And now governments are embracing innovative and mobile customer service techniques as well. Some examples? The Smithsonian Institute upped their social outreach game in preparation for the opening of their new African AmericanRead… Read more »
At its most basic level, the mission of the government is to deliver services to citizens. In order to deliver those services most effectively, many agencies are heading to the cloud, a move that allows governments the ability to get web based services up and running quickly, off-load data storage and management while still maintainingRead… Read more »
The private sector has done amazing things in the digital sphere, personalizing customers’ experiences and providing engaging and interactive services. But today that means a high bar has been set for government services. Citizens now expect a similar experience when interacting with government agencies. And while the public sector has made huge strides in creatingRead… Read more »
We all know change can be chaotic. In January, our nation will undergo a leadership transformation at the federal, state, and local levels. Are you and your organization ready? Join us on-demand as government and industry experts discuss what this means for the public sector and how you can best prepare. Specifically we’ll discuss: What toRead… Read more »
There’s no doubt that everywhere we go in the world today, we are fully entrenched in the digital age. The federal government is feeling the effects of this change and working to keep pace. Digital-first mandates from the government are driving the public sector’s move away from paper documents and toward electronic ones. But oneRead… Read more »
A smarter government is one that is able to make use of all the information available to better understand and optimize its operations and limited resources. In essence, act as a single entity across local government domains such as water, traffic, and public safety and have the ability to provide a holistic view across thoseRead… Read more »
Governments face a lot of challenges: shrinking budgets, federal mandates, resource constraints, an aging workforce, and the constant threat of a cyberattack. Join more than 1,000 govies online on Wednesday, October 19 for our Virtual Tech Day to learn how advanced technology and innovative practices can help government overcome these challenges. This FREE, half-day onlineRead… Read more »
The digital needs of the federal government are changing in response to rising citizen expectations. To meet these demands, agencies are increasingly looking to deploy public facing websites quickly and efficiently. In some cases, like Treasury Department’s 10-dollar bill site, they’re looking to deploy a small micro-site for marketing purposes. In others, they’re taking aRead… Read more »
Summer’s over and the kids are back in school. And as School House Rock takes over your kid’s computer screen, you might want to brush up on your state and local knowledge, too! Why? Consider that public servants at the state and local level face unique challenges, including smaller budgets, fewer resources, and more diverseRead… Read more »