Based on the Center for Digital Government’s recent Digital Cities and Digital Counties surveys, cybersecurity continues to be the top… — Based on the Center for Digital Government’s recent Digital Cities and Digital Counties surveys, cybersecurity continues to be the top issue among local CIOs.

Happy New Year! 🎊 We wanted to kick-off 2022 with a little excitement and release our 2022 GovTech 100 list. The GovTech 100 is an annual… — Happy New Year! 🎊 We wanted to kick-off 2022 with a little excitement and release our 2022 GovTech 100 list. The GovTech 100 is an annual list compiled and published by Government Technology as a compendium of 100 companies focused on, making a difference in, and selling to state and…

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is right around the corner. During the most recent episode of In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), we looked back… — It’s hard to believe that 2022 is right around the corner. During the most recent episode of In Case You Missed It (ICYMI), we looked back at the entire year of Government Technology news and broke down some of the top stories from 2021. The magnitude of federal funding that…

Each year, Dustin and I read dozens of books that cover a wide range of topics around smart cities, public policy, business, and new… — Each year, Dustin and I read dozens of books that cover a wide range of topics around smart cities, public policy, business, and new technologies. We’ve even interviewed a few of these authors on ICYMI — our video blog series. Below are some of our favorite reads of the year:

If you’ve attended one of our keynotes on the future of gov tech, you’ve likely heard Dustin or I talk about the ‘App Store moment.’ The… — If you’ve attended one of our keynotes on the future of gov tech, you’ve likely heard Dustin or I talk about the ‘App Store moment.’ …

Education policy organizations are celebrating the recent passage of a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed into law by… — Education policy organizations are celebrating the recent passage of a $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed into law by President Joe Biden which they say represents a major step forward in ongoing efforts to close the K-12 digital divide. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act promises $65 billion for broadband…

GovTech Market Insights: Special Edition — GovTech Market Insights: Special Edition I recently had the pleasure of attending the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) conference — my first in-person event since March of 2020. Seeing familiar faces and connecting with friends after a year and a half of virtual meetings felt like a much-welcomed reunion. Here are the…

GovTech Market Insights: October 2021 — GovTech Market Insights: October 2021 A recent study revealed that trust in state and local government is on the rise. In a survey of 6,152 adults in the U.S., Deloitte found that respondents trust local government more than state government and trust the federal government least of all. Here are two major noteworthy findings: Trust…

GovTech Market Insights: August 2021 — GovTech Market Insights: August 2021 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) finally released the $2 billion in funding from the American Rescue Plan that was designated to combat fraud, waste and abuse in unemployment programs. What does this mean for states and localities? …