As cybersecurity threats have become more prevalent and more harmful in recent years – and as the threat landscape itself has become exponentially more dispersed and harder to secure – one truth has become increasingly evident: State and local governments can’t handle this on their own. Outside of a few large states and a small handful of big cities, the vast majority of governments lack the staff, funding and expertise it t...

Air travel is back. Domestic holiday air travel topped pre-pandemic levels for the first time this Labor Day, and daily averages are quickly returning to 2019 levels as well. But flight cancellations, service delays and other uncertainties make flying a frustrating experience. One frustration, however, may soon be a thing of the past. A growing number of U.S. airports are implementing new technology that would eliminate the wait for passenger...

Recent federal stimulus programs sent billions of dollars to higher education. This session will break down significant higher education funding streams in the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This conversation will explore how these funds may be used to improve student outcomes, modernize legacy technologies, launch new serv...

The technological landscape is always evolving to better fill the needs of consumers, especially when it comes to paying for education. Today’s advancements create an environment where cash or check are no longer the preferred methods. Instead, consumers would rather pay with contactless technology or by digital payments.For higher education institutions, being able to offer a variety of payment options is critical to seamless business...

As the number of demands placed on Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies grows, so does the need to modernize technology and streamline workflows. Agencies are focused on solutions that will improve health outcomes for children and families by delivering a digital-first experience for both constituents and staff. Join us on October 13 for a 30-minute webinar to hear from government leaders on how agencies can quickly and easily implement so...

Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) — which includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) — has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month with food, health care, safety, and disaster services. As the CIO for HHSC, the largest state agency in Texas with an annual budget of over $39 billion, Ricardo Blanco oversees the tec...

Open to Public Sector only. The Digital States Survey, conducted biannually in even years, is a comprehensive study that examines best practices, policies and progress made by state governments in their use of digital technologies to better serve their citizens and streamline operations. The survey is conducted approximately April – June and awards are presented during the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Annual Conference. Th...

Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. Please join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!

Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. Please join us for a powerful series of sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!

Local and state governments have many endpoints and networks to manage and protect, but their operations come under increased threat of cyberattacks as the levels of security across departments become fragmented. Creating a fully integrated approach improves visibility and cohesion among branches of an agency, allowing them to take a proactive stance when it comes to mitigating risks. Seeing across silos on this matter strengthens an organizat...