Government Technology

Kristy Fifelski

Kristy is a former city government web manager who has a passion for local government, social media and technology.

Kristy is a former city government web manager who has a passion for local government, social media and technology. She is known as "GovGirl" in the industry. She is also a bit of a ham.

Twitter: @KristyFifelski

Recent Articles

Mobile App or Mobile Site?
November 07, 2012 - This GovGirl video explores the pros and cons of each, and covers the best practice of "Responsive Design."

How to Host a CityCamp
October 31, 2012 - GovGirl explores what makes these 'unconference' style events such a hit.

What's Hot, According to Top State Tech Leaders
October 25, 2012 - GovGirl chats with CIOs at the 2012 NASCIO Annual Conference in San Diego.

How to Host a Twitter Town Hall
October 18, 2012 - GovGirl shows how to take your traditional public meeting up a notch using social media.

Must-See Social Media Advice for Government
October 10, 2012 - GovGirl talks with Nicole Sunstrum, the social media specialist for Michigan.gov.

Are Digital States Graduating with Honors, or in Detention?
October 04, 2012 - GovGirl gives you a cheat sheet for the longest-running examination of technology use in state government.

GovGirl: Can Government Do Viral Video?
September 26, 2012 - Kristy Fifelski chats with local government officials who are defying the idea that government communication must be stiff and boring.

GovGirl joins e.Republic
September 13, 2012 - We're going to expand and continue GovGirl and keep posting videos showing the fun side of government.

A Politician's Guide to Social Media
July 09, 2012 - These tips simply show you some basic ideas - there are so many additional ways to take it further and optimize your social media presence.

Government Innovation YouTube Channels
March 07, 2012 - Videos posted on these channels are helpful for both government employees and citizens!

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Collaboration for the Public Sector



Collaborative Justice: Transforming Criminal Justice Services Through Unified Collaboration
This issue brief examines video collaboration in every stage of the human justice process, demonstrating how this technology can not only make services more efficient, affordable, and accessible.

Cloud-Based Services Accelerate Public Sector Adoption of Video Collaboration
Today, thanks to new cloud technologies and high-quality networks, mobile video services - which provide not only cost savings but which help governmental interactions become more efficient - are more feasible than ever before.

Modernization as a Service: Acquiring IT through Innovative Procurement

Five Ways Collaboration is Driving Government Performance

Mobile Video Collaboration: The New Business Reality