When the need for unemployment and other government benefits surged in early 2020, it quickly overwhelmed many service-oriented government agencies. To meet unprecedented demand and boost resiliency for the future, state and local governments need an innovative way to modernize how they deliver benefits to constituents. On February 16th at 10am PT/1pm ET, Quantiphi is joining Government Technology to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) ca...

Schools are more digitally connected than ever before. The explosion of take-home devices and remote platforms put in place during the pandemic offer exciting ways to enhance teaching and learning for everyone from kindergarteners to college seniors and beyond. But those connected devices and cloud collaboration tools have exponentially expanded the security threat landscape in education. Minimizing cybersecurity risk for schools – and k...

The public sector – state and local governments, K-12 institutions and special districts – are tasked with running the most impactful operations in their communities. Yet many organizations are saddled with outdated technologies rife with data silos, complex and unreliable integrations, disparate user experiences and cumbersome reporting – and are sometimes forced into costly upgrades that ultimately hinder them from fulfilli...

It’s that time again to work with states across the country to share the innovative work you all do! The Center for Digital Government’s Digital States Survey provides the opportunity for state information technology organizations to highlight the great work being done, benchmark with their peers, and identify future trends. This year’s survey will reflect current challenges and the changing technology landscape as everyone s...

Cybercriminals are waging a new war on the public sector. “Killware” targets critical infrastructure like utilities, transportation, public safety and more, and can result in the loss of human life. With threat actors now exploiting the log4j vulnerability as a part of their ransomware attacks, 2022 is a pivotal time for state and local governments to ensure they understand the current threat landscape and have a robust strategy to...

As water demand increases, and the need to expand delivery systems grows, it is imperative for water authorities to plan and fully manage the capital infrastructure process. Population growth and the replacement of aging water systems can be costly, driving the need for transparency and efficiencies in the development process. Constituents want transparency into government operations of all types, but it’s even more vital when it comes t...

Higher education institutions face critical challenges at the same time they are confronting a constantly changing landscape rife with school closures, quarantines and virtual classes due to COVID-19’s impact on students and faculty. One of the most pressing issues is a workforce shortage among operational staff who keep campuses running. As one example, when Michigan State University began its fall semester, it only had about 400 people...

How can state and local governments embrace and accelerate digital innovation to reimagine their traditional IT operating model and deliver superior value to constituents? Join Government Technology on February 8 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern as we discuss how government can offer services and experiences as efficiently as possible and move at the speed of their constituents. We’ll cover: How key technologies will help you rapidly mo...

Cybersecurity isn’t a destination; it’s an ongoing journey. Cyber resilience isn’t an end goal; it’s a continued process. As state and local governments are working to mature their cybersecurity strategies, they’re confronting several foundational questions: What technology solutions are needed? How much funding is required? Is the right talent available in the workforce? Who are the best partners to turn to? Answ...

Leading through change is perhaps the most fundamental skill a government official can possess today. Jurisdictions navigated unprecedented disruption over the past 18 months — and these events are permanently altering the way public-sector agencies operate, how their employees work and what constituents expect from them. Transformational leaders not only embrace change but empower their people to come alongside them, proving it’s...