Government Technology Insider

APRIL 10, 2024

Recently, city and county IT leaders from around the country met to collaborate on policy, management and leadership issues surrounding the future of digital government. It was fitting that this conference was held in Los Angeles,” shared Tom Wiri, West State and Local Account Executive, Tricentis.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Press Release Constituents 52

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Local government challenges have grown ever more complicated in recent years. We’re coming out the other side of a years-long pandemic and witnessing increasingly extreme weather events, all while faith in public institutions is at an all-time low.

Local Government 69

Local Government Government Constituents Engagement 69

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. When well-designed, it improves constituent experiences (CX) and promotes equity and engagement. A new term to some, “civic tech” relates to technology that directly facilitates CX, constituent experience or communication.

Constituents 81

Constituents Urban Planning Communications Government Agency 81

GovPilot

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Almost everyone can empathize with the frustration caused when local construction projects seem to take forever to complete, especially government workers. Why are some roads blocked off for months while construction seems to be halted, making constituents take detours to work in the morning?

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Constituents Regulations 52

GovLoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s world of siloed and scattered data, agencies often have an incomplete picture of their constituents. An integrated platform saves money, automates routine tasks, encourages collaboration, and allows state and local agencies to provide more personalized services. “The

Constituents 97

Constituents Economic Development Local Government Government 97

GovPilot

MARCH 5, 2024

Local governments play a critical role in the functioning of society, bearing significant responsibilities and managing a wide range of essential tasks within the community.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Public Safety Management 52

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Digital solutions are changing the game for local governments. This is especially true for one of the most notoriously burdensome processes in local government: public records requests. Multi-step manual processes are now easy, streamlined workflows thanks to going digital.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Management Constituents 52

Government Technology Insider

JULY 9, 2024

Over the last few years, there’s been a marked shift among state and local governments to prioritize the launch of digitized services and adopt the kind of automation and digital transformation that’s been well-established across the private sector.

Local Government 59

Local Government Parks And Recreation Government Sanitation 59

GovPilot

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the weeks and months following these disasters, local governments had to step up to rebuild their community and bounce back. Natural disasters like this rock communities and municipalities for years between fixing damaged infrastructure, helping now homeless constituents, and recovering government data.

Constituents 98

Constituents Local Government Government Management 98

Government Technology Insider

JUNE 13, 2024

State and local government agencies quickly have begun to include artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in IT modernization plans. While agency employees are concerned with impacts on their jobs, constituents are more worried about data security and privacy.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Constituents Implementation 52

GovPilot

JUNE 4, 2024

Serving your community as a local government officia l is no small feat. In this role, you are tasked with the responsibility of not only managing the daily operations of your community, but also ensuring that your decisions align with the differing wants and needs of your fellow citizens.

Constituents 52

Constituents Government Local Government Operations 52

GovPilot

MAY 10, 2023

Local governments are constantly ordering new materials and equipment to maintain and upgrade local infrastructure and perform government services.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Management Constituents 52

GovPilot

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Across the country, local governments face challenges keeping local bodies of water safe for humans and the ecosystem. From chemical pollutants to algal blooms, many issues affect the health of local groundwater, creeks, rivers, and lakes.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Management Constituents 52

Google Public Sector

AUGUST 29, 2022

While the digitization of government services and operations has helped enhance the constituent experience, it has also increased the cyber threat surface for governments of all sizes. In 2020, 79 ransomware attacks hit government organizations, amounting to nearly $19 billion in downtime and recovery costs 1.

Local Government 52

Local Government Security Government Public Sector 52

GovPilot

MARCH 4, 2024

Local government officials are invaluable when it comes to ensuring their community is run in an organized, efficient, and positive manner, proving to be indispensable for several reasons.

Local Government 52

Local Government Leadership Government Public Sector 52

GovPilot

APRIL 27, 2023

As the baby boomer generation continues to age, local governments are facing a growing need to prioritize and protect their senior citizens. There are approximately 73 million baby boomers in the United States – all of whom will reach the age of 65 by 2030.

Local Government 52

Local Government Government Management Public Health 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 23, 2024

The AWS Champions program recognizes individuals and organizations pioneering meaningful, cloud-powered change to improve outcomes, build resilience, and accelerate progress in service of their respective missions, constituents, and communities.

Local Government 72

Local Government Education Constituents Government 72

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The surge in population within municipalities represents more than just an increase in residents; it is a complex transformation that affects every aspect of governance and community life.

Local Government 52

Local Government Management Government Constituents 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Census Bureau offers up an abundance of data that state and local agencies can use to gain insights into the shifting demographics of their constituencies, and to shape policies and programs accordingly. This article appeared in our guide, “ Going Places: Priorities for State and Local Tech.”

Communications 105

Communications Legislation Constituents Transportation 105

AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 13, 2023

State and local government (SLG) agencies now have procurement questions to ask and decisions to make to maximize governance and security, simplify vendor management, and accelerate the overall process within a heavily regulated procurement environment.

Public Sector 98

Public Sector Local Government Security Education 98

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

As a City Manager - a leader in local government, you need to not only help define government-wide objectives and budgets, but also need to leverage data for making informed decisions about benchmarks against progress and how to set new priorities.

City Manager 52

City Manager Management Local Government Budgeting 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Courts and other public safety organizations are being targeted by a rising number of cyber events,” said Kim Majerus, vice president of global education and US state and local government at AWS. created a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for Intelligent Digital Evidence Management Systems (iDEMS).

Public Safety 135

Public Safety Public Sector Laws Supervision 135

GovLoop

AUGUST 25, 2022

Richards knows that local government has responsibilities and life-or-death challenges it never can take for granted, regardless of who works where. Here are his tips for managing hybrid employees. But government serves a unique purpose, and disappointing constituents is unacceptable. “We He represents 2.4

Management 59

Management Constituents Communications Leadership 59

GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Unfortunately, these species can devastate local ecosystems, putting an estimated 42% of threatened or endangered species at risk of extinction. If you walked outside right now, you’d likely encounter at least one or two invasive species lurking right on City Hall grounds.

Local Government 52

Local Government Management Government Constituents 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

Canton’s public safety, traffic management, parks and recreations, libraries, community centers, city hall, and housing authority have all benefited from a unique user experience. Read more about how state and local governments use AWS to power justice and public safety solutions at the AWS Cloud for Justice and Public Safety hub.

Public Safety 105

Public Safety Public Sector Parks And Recreation Laws 105

Google Public Sector

JUNE 22, 2023

With the well-being of families and communities at risk, states needed to go live with the HAF portal quickly to get funds to constituents in need. Five states—Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Arizona—chose the CaseXellence Financial Aid Management System (FAMS) to deliver financial assistance programs.

Local Government 87

Local Government Outreach Translation Constituents 87

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Opening their phone, they were able to provide copies of their ID, Social Security card, and even a fully signed copy of their intake forms with the HOPICS case manager who set them up with Kiip. Kiip, working with HOPICS and powered by AWS, enables unhoused individuals to securely keep, manage, and share copies of their vital documents.

Public Sector 119

Public Sector Housing Outreach Security 119

GovPilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Known as the backbone of municipal administration , City Managers are responsible for ensuring that the daily operations of their local government run smoothly and efficiently.

City Manager 52

City Manager Management Local Government Operations 52

GovPilot

DECEMBER 8, 2022

A cultural shift during and after the pandemic has resulted in many Americans relocating to a new community. As a result, states like Florida and Texas are seeing an influx of new citizens while states like California are seeing the first population decline in state history.

Local Government 52

Local Government Management Government Constituents 52

AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

This helps the public evaluate potential conflicts of interest, deters corruption, and increases confidence in government. Many of these campaign officials and employees, collectively known as filers, utilize third-party campaign management systems to help with this and other aspects of their campaigns.

Campaign 97

Campaign Public Sector Laws Constituents 97

AWS Public Sector Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

To make hearings visible to the public, even when in-person attendance is limited, state and local governments are beginning to mandate many court proceedings be live streamed, often with a very short window to do so. Nomad helps customers manage, organize, and distribute digital assets, including video and live streaming broadcasts.

Public Sector 69

Public Sector Local Government Constituents Implementation 69

AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

Education 81

Education Local Government Public Sector Public Safety 81

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Agencies use asset management software and services to monitor, maintain, and control these types of operational assets and equipment. Asset management software can help agencies optimize the quality and utilization of assets throughout their lifecycle, increase productive uptime, and reduce operational costs.

Transportation 52

Transportation Management Sustainability Constituents 52

GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Local government offices, driven by their commitment to the success and prosperity of their communities, shoulder the burden of numerous manual and repetitive tasks inherent in their responsibilities. But how does government management software improve operations and save time in municipalities nationwide?

Government 52

Government Management Local Government Operations 52

GovPilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Local government officials serve as the backbone of community governance, holding the responsibility of representing the interests of their constituents and overseeing the functioning of local administrative affairs.

Constituents 52

Constituents Local Government Budgeting Implementation 52

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs. What is a fiscal cliff?

Government 97

Government Budgeting Public Sector Sustainability 97

AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

In this post, we will explore how to build a multilingual contact center that can provide near real-time assistance for a non-English-speaking constituent from an English-speaking agent. The constituent calls the main contact center number. The constituent’s voice is streamed near real time using Amazon Kinesis Data Streams.

Translation 80

Translation Constituents Public Sector Local Government 80