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Databricks Taps Splunk Leader to Help Bring AI to Government
Databricks, a data analytics and AI platform, has hired an alumnus of tech giants Splunk and Oracle to lead its public-sector work. Kevin Davis, who has more than 25 years of experience under his...
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Hawaii IT Bills Would Create CDO, Unify Data Management
Data management is an increasingly crucial part of governance, one that many states are making strides to tackle. In Hawaii, newly introduced legislation would transform the state’s approach to data,...
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Transportation Agencies Shed Paper for Mobile Devices
A plan to reduce paper use at a California Bay Area transportation agency has ushered in new processes and procedures while allowing for “e-inspections” of highway projects. The plan has also allowed...
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CityGrows Permit Platform Bets on Do-It-Yourself Simplicity
Entering a crowded marketplace for niche products, tech companies take different approaches to stand out. Some distinguish themselves on sophistication and AI, some by price point, some by...
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What’s New in Civic Tech: What Is Digital Distress?
A new study found that in 2017, 14.1 million people were afflicted by digital distress. This, of course, raises a key question: what exactly is digital distress? The answer is closely tied to more...
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Autonomous Shuttles Make Debut at California State University
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The first self-driving shuttle may have just launched in California’s capital city as a three-month pilot, but it’s likely here to stay. "This is a three-month trial. But let's be...
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Blockchain Voting Company Votem's Future Cloudy After Layoffs
Blockchain voting company Votem is on life support after laying off most of its staff Feb. 15. Headquartered in Cleveland, which has sought to become an epicenter of blockchain innovation through...
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Tempe, Ariz., Wastewater Testing Yields Opioid Crisis Data
Like many jurisdictions across the country, Tempe, Ariz., has in recent years used data-driven decision-making to help its first responders deal with the everyday impact of the national opioid crisis....
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Finding the Magic Line Below Which Cities Can Buy Stuff Easily
Purchasing thresholds — the dollar amount above which a government agency must put out a call for competitive bids — can be pretty important. They determine when a government that needs to buy...
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Pew Initiative to Study Broadband Access Hurdles
Researchers are stepping up efforts to learn more about why so many communities across the country still lack access to broadband Internet service. The Pew Charitable Trusts has launched its new...
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Why Many Organizations Still Don't Understand Security
I hear it all the time. “My management just doesn’t ‘get’ security.” Or, “We tried those cyberactions a few years back, but now our execs are on to something else.” And all over the world, people say:...
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How Tech Helped Chicago Police Solve the Jussie Smollett Case
On Feb. 20, Jussie Smollett, a 36-year-old actor known for his role in the hit TV series “Empire,” was arrested for filing a false police report and disorderly conduct in Chicago. His arrest followed...
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Bay Area Public-Private Partners Explore Transit Data Mashup
In California’s Bay Area, there are more than 30 public transit operators serving small communities and big cities, such as San Francisco and Oakland. As a result, residents who use public transit to...
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New Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont to Retain CIO Mark Raymond
Connecticut CIO Mark Raymond will continue in his role with the state’s new gubernatorial administration, Raymond confirmed to Government Technology this week via email. As is standard protocol in...
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Transit Startup Optibus Adds Route Planning to Platform
Optibus, an Israeli startup that makes software for public transit agencies, has added a set of “intelligent routing” features to its cloud-based platform in the hopes that it will help make local...
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The Public Sector CIO: At the Crossroads (Contributed)
Public sector CIOs face unique challenges as they look to future-proof their operations. Many of these leaders have kept their agencies running for decades on technology stacks they and their...
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Florida Legislature Seeks Answers to Blockchain's Potential
Florida may soon join the growing ranks of state governments that are assessing the potential benefits of blockchain technologies. A newly introduced Senate bill would create a working group to study...
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Mark43, Carbyne Partner on Integrated Cloud-Based Dispatch
Continuing a trajectory of recent growth through partnerships and fundraising, Mark43, a company that makes data-management and communications software for law enforcement, is working with Carbyne’s...
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California IT Leaders Share Strategies, Lessons Learned
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Information technology leaders descended on the capital city this week to share ideas and strategies during the 2019 California Public Sector CIO Academy. California CIO Amy Tong...
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NetMotion Debuts Tools to Manage Devices Outside the Network
NetMotion, a software company that makes tools to support mobile workforces, has introduced new functionality to its platform to help IT managers monitor and protect activity on devices regardless of...
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