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The company, one of the few publicly traded gov tech suppliers, reports revenue growth and gains from AI and an acquisition in its latest financials. More such deals seem almost certain as Via vies for more market share. -
The world’s biggest sporting event, set for the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is months away, and that means gov tech suppliers are preparing to make sure everyone stays safe. Drones are a main area of concern.
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A recent blog post from Anthropic, a large AI company in the U.S., signals that the tech can help governments "modernize" legacy systems based on that old language. The stakes are high, as so much still runs on COBOL.
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New York’s CIO says the agreement will help boost security and data analytics while also encouraging more data sharing among agencies. Artificial intelligence also is part of this two-year effort.
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As anger builds toward public-sector officials, at least one online privacy data company is reporting increased interest in its services. The company’s leader discusses his response to the current tension.
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The deal comes as emergency communications and dispatch technology offers more real-time data and mapping tools, among other advances. RapidDeploy launched in 2013 and has raised more than $80 million in funding.
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The technology market serving state and local government has changed a lot since we first published the GovTech 100 in 2015. Here’s what we’ve learned.
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We spoke to technology leaders to understand whether they prefer to partner with small or large tech providers to support their IT work.
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Local governments use BS&A software for budgeting, taxes, licensing and other activities. Boyce, strong in Indiana, sells similar services to cities, schools and utilities. The deal follows a big investment in BS&A.
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This year the organization will change its name to reflect its “mission and community inclusivity" across all levels of government. The change will not affect agreements, procurements or fees.
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The traffic management firm has released a new "Collision Index" designed to give police, public works and road planners better data about where accidents happen and how to fix those problems.
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OpenGov, which gained major backing last year from Cox Enterprises, has made its 10th acquisition. Ignatius technology helps public agencies deal with grants, infrastructure, compliance and disaster-related operations.
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As more police agencies and other operations turn to drones, the skies are increasingly crowded with the machines. Involi’s new platform, now operating in Dallas, uses real-time data to help keep those skies safe.
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The coalition is a relatively new but growing group that promotes the responsible use of AI in the public sector. It has teamed with Pavilion, which offers a platform for shareable contracts, on this fresh data-building push.
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As gov tech market expert Jeff Cook expected, the final quarter of 2024 was slow — though the year, overall, was notable. However, he also anticipates a major uptick in activity coming in the first quarter of 2025.
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The company offers early warning data via its platform that can give suppliers of government technology an edge when it comes to contracts. The company’s founder explains the ideas driving his firm.
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MyGov serves some 150 clients and gives Tyler a way to boost its product offerings to local governments. The move comes as public administration stands as one of the main gov tech opportunities for 2025.
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The Federal Government Distance Learning Association, or FGDLA, turns to the two tech companies as it seeks to expand its programs and better measure engagement and success. The FGDLA traces its roots back to 1993.
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The company’s platform is used by state and local governments for such tasks as licensing, case management and procurement. JMI Equity, a growth equity firm, will get two seats on the company’s board.
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Thoma Bravo takes an ownership stake in the combined company. The seller of process management software plans to integrate Casepoint’s data management technology as Opexus works to gain more state and local clients.
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Zencity, which serves more than 400 public agencies with its community engagement software, now has a bigger presence in the United Kingdom thanks to the purchase of Commonplace. Zencity’s CEO talks about what’s next.
